Grade II listed · Central Bedfordshire

Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden

Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden is a Grade II listed building in Central Bedfordshire, first listed on 6 March 1985. It is one of 1,756 Grade II entries among 1,919 listed buildings in Central Bedfordshire; 70% of Central Bedfordshire’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1274614
Date first listed	6 March 1985
Local planning authority	Central Bedfordshire
Location	52.08827, -0.32548 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1274614

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
Well Head	II	21 m
Carved Tablet Approximately 40 Metres South West of Swiss Cottage	II	59 m
Privy at South West End of South Walk	II	80 m
Bridge and Underpass Approximately 350 Metres North East of Old Warden Park	II	86 m
The Swiss Cottage	II*	88 m
Fernery the Grotto	II*	111 m
Rose Arches South of the Upper Pond	II	152 m
Urn South of South Walk	II	159 m
Moat Bridge South of Middle Pond	II*	174 m
The Indian Kiosk	II*	183 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden listed?

Yes. Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1274614, first listed on 6 March 1985. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Gatescreen at Entrance to the Swiss Garden?

Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Central Bedfordshire, 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.