Grade II listed · Bolton

Former Public Baths

Former Public Baths is a Grade II listed building in Bolton, first listed on 26 April 1974. It is one of 339 Grade II entries among 358 listed buildings in Bolton; 13% of Bolton’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Public Baths
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1388110
Date first listed	26 April 1974
Local planning authority	Bolton
Location	53.57478, -2.42134 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1388110

Planning works on this listed building?

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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 Public Baths

Name	Grade	Distance
Haulgh Hall	II	193 m
Former School of Art and Design and Boundary Wall	II	198 m
Former Church of the Holy Trinity	II	372 m
Former County Grammar School with Boundary Railings	II	403 m
Castle Street Police Station	II	420 m
Silverwell House	II	427 m
Roman Catholic Church of St Patrick with Attached Presbytery	II	439 m
Former Turkish Baths	II	441 m
71, Bradshawgate	II	445 m
Nelson House	II	460 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Public Baths listed?

Yes. Former Public Baths is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1388110, first listed on 26 April 1974. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Public Baths?

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