Grade II listed · Blackburn with Darwen

Olde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood

Olde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood is a Grade II listed building in Blackburn with Darwen, first listed on 24 February 2016. It is one of 208 Grade II entries among 226 listed buildings in Blackburn with Darwen; 95% of Blackburn with Darwen’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameOlde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1426159
Date first listed24 February 2016
Local planning authorityBlackburn with Darwen
Location53.70219, -2.48916 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1426159

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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 Olde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood

NameGradeDistance
Sunnyhurst CottageII51 m
Stone BridgeII55 m
Carved Stone BridgeII61 m
Lightbown Drinking Fountain in Sunnyhurst WoodII84 m
Potter Gateway to Sunnyhurst WoodII176 m
Greenway Shelter in Sunnyhurst WoodII303 m
Chadwick Lychgate at entrance to Sunnyhurst WoodII544 m
Church of St CuthbertII802 m
Middle Moss and Higher Moss FarmhouseII1.2 km
Darwen Jubilee TowerII1.4 km

Frequently asked questions

Is Olde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood listed?
Yes. Olde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1426159, first listed on 24 February 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Olde English Tea House and associated gate piers in Sunnyhurst Wood?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Blackburn with Darwen, 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.