Grade II listed · Bedford

Shires House at Bedford Health Village

Shires House at Bedford Health Village is a Grade II listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 May 1971. It is one of 1,239 Grade II entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 18% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameShires House at Bedford Health Village
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1321009
Date first listed14 May 1971
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.14160, -0.45914 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321009

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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 Shires House at Bedford Health Village

NameGradeDistance
Kimbolton LodgeII194 m
28 and 30, 30a, 30b, Kimbolton RoadII205 m
2 and 4, Goldington RoadII239 m
Bedford School ChapelII*245 m
20 and 22, Kimbolton RoadII253 m
16 and 18, Kimbolton RoadII271 m
10 and 12, Kimbolton RoadII308 m
Bedford School (Main Building)II312 m
9, Rothsay GardensII326 m
Howard Building, Bedford SchoolII367 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Shires House at Bedford Health Village listed?
Yes. Shires House at Bedford Health Village is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1321009, first listed on 14 May 1971. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Shires House at Bedford Health Village?
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.