Grade II* listed · Bristol, City of

King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses

King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses is a Grade II* listed building in Bristol, City of, first listed on 8 January 1959. It is one of 212 Grade II* entries among 2,145 listed buildings in Bristol, City of; 0% of Bristol, City of’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1292605
Date first listed	8 January 1959
Local planning authority	Bristol, City of
Location	51.45163, -2.59475 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1292605

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bristol, City of will require for your works on King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses, 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 King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses

Name	Grade	Distance
17, King Street	II*	13 m
Gas Lamp Post Approximately 2 Metres North of Number 18	II	17 m
16, King Street	II*	19 m
Gas Lamp Post Approximately 2 Metres South of Number 32	II	22 m
14 and 15, King Street	II	30 m
33, King Street	II*	31 m
31, King Street	II	31 m
32, King Street	II	32 m
34, King Street	II	33 m
Number 73 and Attached Front Area Railings	II	36 m

Frequently asked questions

Is King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses listed?

Yes. King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1292605, first listed on 8 January 1959. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to King William and Naval Volunteer Public Houses?

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