Grade II* listed · Bedford

Bedford School Chapel

Bedford School Chapel is a Grade II* listed building in Bedford, first listed on 14 May 1971. It is one of 42 Grade II* entries among 1,331 listed buildings in Bedford; 18% of Bedford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameBedford School Chapel
GradeGrade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number1321037
Date first listed14 May 1971
Local planning authorityBedford
Location52.14284, -0.46211 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1321037

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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 Bedford School Chapel

NameGradeDistance
Bedford School (Main Building)II190 m
28 and 30, 30a, 30b, Kimbolton RoadII206 m
Shires House at Bedford Health VillageII245 m
Kimbolton LodgeII254 m
20 and 22, Kimbolton RoadII261 m
16 and 18, Kimbolton RoadII277 m
10 and 12, Kimbolton RoadII321 m
2 and 4, Goldington RoadII327 m
Howard Building, Bedford SchoolII355 m
56, De Parys AvenueII370 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Bedford School Chapel listed?
Yes. Bedford School Chapel is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1321037, 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 Bedford School Chapel?
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.