Grade II listed · Cheshire West and Chester

St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings

St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings is a Grade II listed building in Cheshire West and Chester, first listed on 28 July 1955. It is one of 2,256 Grade II entries among 2,519 listed buildings in Cheshire West and Chester; 3% of Cheshire West and Chester’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1376319
Date first listed	28 July 1955
Local planning authority	Cheshire West and Chester
Location	53.18731, -2.88995 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1376319

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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 St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings

Name	Grade	Distance
53, Lower Bridge Street	II	8 m
51, Lower Bridge Street	II	16 m
49, Lower Bridge Street	II	23 m
Gamull House	II*	33 m
1 and 3, Castle Street	II	35 m
The Old Kings Head Hotel	II*	39 m
60-68, LOWER BRIDGE STREET (See details for further address information)	II	41 m
46, 46a and 46b, Lower Bridge Street	II	47 m
5, Castle Street	II	48 m
37, 39 and 41, Lower Bridge Street	II	50 m

Frequently asked questions

Is St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings listed?

Yes. St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1376319, first listed on 28 July 1955. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to St Olaves Exhibition Centre Including Forecourt Walls and Railings?

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