Grade II listed · Wigan

Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building)

Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building) is a Grade II listed building in Wigan, first listed on 11 July 1983. It is one of 319 Grade II entries among 352 listed buildings in Wigan; 25% of Wigan’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building)
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1384476
Date first listed	11 July 1983
Local planning authority	Wigan
Location	53.54474, -2.63151 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1384476

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Wigan will require for your works on Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building), 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 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 Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building)

Name	Grade	Distance
26-34, King Street	II	20 m
13 and 15, King Street	II	30 m
7, 9 and 11, King Street	II	32 m
21, 23 and 25, King Street	II	33 m
27 and 29 Wallgate, Including 2, 4 and 6 King Street	II	48 m
Former National Westminster Bank	II	54 m
The Clarence Hotel	II	92 m
Former Royal Court Theatre	II	92 m
Prudential Assurance Building	II	96 m
Pair of K6 Telephone Kiosks Outside Head Post Office	II	98 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building) listed?

Yes. Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1384476, first listed on 11 July 1983. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Arcade Building on King Street (formerly listed as Grimes Arcade Building)?

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