Grade I listed · Richmond upon Thames

The Wardrobe

The Wardrobe is a Grade I listed building in Richmond upon Thames, first listed on 25 June 1983. It is one of 40 Grade I entries among 814 listed buildings in Richmond upon Thames; 61% of Richmond upon Thames’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	The Wardrobe
Grade	Grade I — exceptional interest
List entry number	1357730
Date first listed	25 June 1983
Local planning authority	Richmond upon Thames
Location	51.46094, -0.30914 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1357730

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Richmond upon Thames will require for your works on The Wardrobe, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

Ask Planium what consent you need

What the grade means for works

Grade I buildings are of exceptional interest — only about 2.5% of listed buildings in England. Any application for listed building consent is notified to Historic England, and alterations are scrutinised closely.

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 Wardrobe

Name	Grade	Distance
The Gate House the Old Palace	I	28 m
The Trumpeters' House	I	41 m
Richmond Palace Wall	II	49 m
Old Court House	II*	52 m
1-4, Maids of Honour Row, and gates and railings	I	58 m
Wall and Piers to Wentworth House Wentworth House	II	63 m
Tudor House Tudor Place	II	76 m
Gate and Railings to Old Friars Old Friars	II*	118 m
8-13, Old Palace Lane	II	119 m
The Virginals	II	120 m

Frequently asked questions

Is The Wardrobe listed?

Yes. The Wardrobe is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade I listed building, list entry number 1357730, first listed on 25 June 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to The Wardrobe?

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