Grade II listed · Sefton

South Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens

South Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens is a Grade II listed building in Sefton, first listed on 29 July 1999. It is one of 543 Grade II entries among 566 listed buildings in Sefton; 81% of Sefton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameSouth Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1379542
Date first listed29 July 1999
Local planning authoritySefton
Location53.66064, -2.95902 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1379542

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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 South Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens

NameGradeDistance
Museum at Botanic GardensII67 m
Fern House in Botanic GardensII79 m
Number 2 Lodge at Entrance to Botanic GardensII91 m
Gate Posts and Gates Attached to Lodges at Entrance to Botanic GardensII95 m
Former Lock Up to East of Lodge Number 2II95 m
Number 1 Lodge at Entrance to Botanic GardensII97 m
Gate Piers and Gates at East Entrance to Botanic GardensII146 m
Ball Monument Approximately 10 Metres South of Chancel of Church of St CuthbertII189 m
North Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic GardensII193 m
Hesketh Arms HotelII197 m

Frequently asked questions

Is South Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens listed?
Yes. South Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1379542, first listed on 29 July 1999. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to South Bridge Over Serpentine Lake in Botanic Gardens?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Sefton, 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.