Grade II listed · Salford

Former Manchester Swimming Baths

Former Manchester Swimming Baths is a Grade II listed building in Salford, first listed on 15 August 1997. It is one of 215 Grade II entries among 234 listed buildings in Salford; 79% of Salford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Manchester Swimming Baths
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1386079
Date first listed	15 August 1997
Local planning authority	Salford
Location	53.48590, -2.25217 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386079

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Salford will require for your works on Former Manchester Swimming Baths, lists what the heritage statement must cover and drafts the application text.

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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 Former Manchester Swimming Baths

Name	Grade	Distance
Manchester Tennis and Racquet Club	II*	18 m
Former Sacred Trinity Parish Schools	II	19 m
Black Friar Public House	II	112 m
Eagle Inn and Attached Dwelling	II	171 m
Church of the Sacred Trinity	II*	172 m
Sacred Trinity, Salford War Memorial	II	182 m
Former Public Baths	II*	183 m
Chesters Salford Brewery	II	187 m
No. 81 CHAPEL STREET and No. 4 BOOTH STREET	II	199 m
62, Chapel Street	II	232 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Manchester Swimming Baths listed?

Yes. Former Manchester Swimming Baths is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1386079, first listed on 15 August 1997. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Manchester Swimming Baths?

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