Grade II listed · Gedling

Grotto in Fern Garden

Grotto in Fern Garden is a Grade II listed building in Gedling, first listed on 29 November 2016. It is one of 174 Grade II entries among 195 listed buildings in Gedling; 96% of Gedling’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Grotto in Fern Garden
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1436832
Date first listed	29 November 2016
Local planning authority	Gedling
Location	53.07668, -1.19153 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1436832

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 Grotto in Fern Garden

Name	Grade	Distance
Fernery Wall	II	9 m
Fountain 200 Metres South East of Newstead Abbey	II	91 m
Gardener'S Cottage and Kitchen Garden Walls	II	102 m
Sundial 7 Metres East of South East Wing at Newstead Abbey	II	166 m
Male Satyr Statue 100 Metres East of Newstead Abbey	II	194 m
Fountain in Cloister Garth at Newstead Abbey	II	206 m
Boatswain'S Monument 30 Metres North East of Newstead Abbey	II*	213 m
Sundial on North Side of Cloister Garth	II	217 m
Newstead Abbey and Adjoining Boundary Wall	I	217 m
Fountain 50 Metres North East of Newstead Abbey	II	227 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Grotto in Fern Garden listed?

Yes. Grotto in Fern Garden is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1436832, first listed on 29 November 2016. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Grotto in Fern Garden?

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