Grade II listed · Kensington and Chelsea

K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum

K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum is a Grade II listed building in Kensington and Chelsea, first listed on 24 March 1987. It is one of 1,207 Grade II entries among 1,341 listed buildings in Kensington and Chelsea; 78% of Kensington and Chelsea’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameK2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1265488
Date first listed24 March 1987
Local planning authorityKensington and Chelsea
Location51.49703, -0.17367 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1265488

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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 K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum

NameGradeDistance
Cole Wing, Victoria and Albert MuseumII*32 m
69-72, Princes Gate Sw7II74 m
Victoria and Albert MuseumI122 m
Two K6 telephone boxes in front of the Victoria and Albert MuseumII166 m
Natural History Museum, Front Lodge and Gates, Gatepiers and RailingsI186 m
K2 Telephone KioskII198 m
13-19, Cromwell Road Sw7II200 m
5, Cromwell Place Sw7II203 m
18-21, Thurloe Place Sw7II216 m
21-29, Cromwell Road Sw7II222 m

Frequently asked questions

Is K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum listed?
Yes. K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1265488, first listed on 24 March 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to K2 Telephone Kiosk Outside the Victoria and Albert Museum?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Kensington and Chelsea, 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 12 October 2026. Local authority assigned from the list entry point. This page is a summary — the legal record is the official list entry.