The Swan Hotel
The Swan Hotel is a Grade II* listed building in Bedford, first listed on 6 June 1952. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 4% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | The Swan Hotel |
| Grade | Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest |
| List entry number | 1311924 |
| Date first listed | 6 June 1952 |
| Local planning authority | Bedford |
| Location | 52.13500, -0.46529 (map) |
| Official record | Historic England list entry 1311924 |
Planning works on this listed building?
Planium checks which consents Bedford will require for your works on The Swan Hotel, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.
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 The Swan Hotel
| Name | Grade | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Railings at the Swan Hotel | II | 24 m |
| Bedford Boer War Memorial | II | 36 m |
| 19 and 21 High Street | II | 82 m |
| Town Bridge over River Great Ouse | II | 86 m |
| Statue of John Howard | I | 96 m |
| 27-33 High Street | II | 103 m |
| 1 and 2 St Paul's Square | II | 106 m |
| 35 High Street | II | 114 m |
| 37, 39 and 41 High Street | II | 122 m |
| 43 High Street | II | 133 m |