Grade II listed · York

York City Arms Sports Club

York City Arms Sports Club is a Grade II listed building in York, first listed on 14 March 1997. It is one of 1,368 Grade II entries among 1,613 listed buildings in York; 84% of York’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	York City Arms Sports Club
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1257864
Date first listed	14 March 1997
Local planning authority	York
Location	53.95357, -1.07506 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1257864

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What the grade means for works

Grade II buildings are of special interest and make up over 90% of listed buildings in England. Most alterations, extensions and many internal changes still need listed building consent from the council.

The protection covers the whole building, inside and out, plus fixtures and attached structures. Typical works that need consent: replacing windows or doors, removing walls or historic fabric, changing roof coverings, installing solar panels or external insulation, and adding extensions.

Listed buildings near York City Arms Sports Club

Name	Grade	Distance
1, Fawcett Street	II	37 m
Sea Horse Hotel	II	57 m
The Woolpack Public House	II	65 m
The Phoenix Public House	II	67 m
The Edinburgh Arms	II	81 m
The Old Convent	II	95 m
City Wall from the Red Tower to Fishergate Postern Tower Fishergate Bar Fishergate Postern Tower the Red Tower Walmgate Bar	I	107 m
Ivy Cottage	II	121 m
16 and 16a, Fishergate	II	144 m
Turpins Grave Approximately 50 Metres from Entrance to St Georges Churchyard	II	158 m

Frequently asked questions

Is York City Arms Sports Club listed?

Yes. York City Arms Sports Club is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1257864, first listed on 14 March 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to York City Arms Sports Club?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from York, in addition to any planning permission or building regulations approval. Like-for-like repairs often do not, but confirm with the council’s conservation officer before you start.

Source: National Heritage List for England, © Historic England 2026, via planning.data.gov.uk. Contains Ordnance Survey data © Crown copyright and database right. Licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Retrieved 9 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.