Grade II* listed · Salford

Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church)

Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church) is a Grade II* listed building in Salford, first listed on 18 January 1980. It is one of 14 Grade II* entries among 234 listed buildings in Salford; 25% of Salford’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church)
Grade	Grade II* — particularly important, more than special interest
List entry number	1386187
Date first listed	18 January 1980
Local planning authority	Salford
Location	53.51566, -2.25488 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1386187

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Salford will require for your works on Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church), 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 particularly important buildings of more than special interest — about 5.8% of listed buildings. Applications for listed building consent are notified to Historic England.

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 Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church)

Name	Grade	Distance
Boundary Stone at Sd 830 023	II	272 m
Boundary Stone at Sd 829 023 (Junction with Bury Old Road)	II	309 m
Synagogue	II	520 m
Leighton House and Moor End	II	881 m
Former Kersal Bar Toll House	II	941 m
Greek Church of the Annunciation and Attached Former Presbytery	II	1.1 km
466, Lower Broughton Road	II	1.1 km
464, Lower Broughton Road	II	1.1 km
393-407, Bury New Road	II	1.1 km
Church of St Paul	II	1.2 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church) listed?

Yes. Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church) is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II* listed building, list entry number 1386187, first listed on 18 January 1980. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Waterpark Hall (former Congregational Church, latterly United Reformed Church)?

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.