Grade II* listed · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Parish Church of St Aldhelm

Parish Church of St Aldhelm is a Grade II* listed building in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, first listed on 14 June 1954. It is one of 39 Grade II* entries among 748 listed buildings in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole; 6% of Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Parish Church of St Aldhelm
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1266563
Date first listed	14 June 1954
Local planning authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Location	50.72578, -1.91853 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1266563

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole will require for your works on Parish Church of St Aldhelm, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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What the grade means for works

Grade II* buildings are particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Parish Church of St Aldhelm

Name	Grade	Distance
Bournemouth West Junction Signal Box	II	514 m
Wildwood	II	1.1 km
Westbourne Arcade	II	1.2 km
Westbourne Library	II	1.2 km
J J Allen-Funeral Service	II	1.3 km
Robshaw Brothers Ltd	II	1.3 km
Grand Cinema	II	1.3 km
West Cliff Baptist Church	II	1.4 km
Memorial Cross Approximately 12 Metres North of Church of All Saints	II	1.4 km
Memorial Cross Approximately 11 Metres North of Church of All Saints	II	1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Parish Church of St Aldhelm listed?

Yes. Parish Church of St Aldhelm is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1266563, first listed on 14 June 1954. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Parish Church of St Aldhelm?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 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.