Grade II listed · Bedford

Three Tuns Public House

Three Tuns Public House is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 27 August 1987. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 63% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Three Tuns Public House
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1311616
Date first listed	27 August 1987
Local planning authority	Bedford
Location	52.13833, -0.50840 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1311616

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on Three Tuns Public House, 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 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 Three Tuns Public House

Name	Grade	Distance
55, Main Road	II	26 m
49-53, Main Road	II	34 m
20-28, Main Road	II	128 m
37-41, Main Road	II	133 m
35, Main Road	II	147 m
48 and 50, Main Road	II	172 m
Grove Farmhouse	II	179 m
23, Main Road	II	202 m
The Old Vicarage	II	210 m
19, Main Road	II	258 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Three Tuns Public House listed?

Yes. Three Tuns Public House is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1311616, first listed on 27 August 1987. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Three Tuns Public House?

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