Grade II listed · Thanet

Festival of Britain Fountain

Festival of Britain Fountain is a Grade II listed building in Thanet, first listed on 22 May 2019. It is one of 1,009 Grade II entries among 1,049 listed buildings in Thanet; 98% of Thanet’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameFestival of Britain Fountain
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1462637
Date first listed22 May 2019
Local planning authorityThanet
Location51.33513, 1.42692 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1462637

Planning works on this listed building?

Planium checks which consents Thanet will require for your works on Festival of Britain Fountain, 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 Festival of Britain Fountain

NameGradeDistance
Memorial Bust and Railings to Ew Pugin, About 50 Metres South of the Granville HotelII23 m
Nos 3, 4 and 5 and Railed AreaII53 m
Granville House (the former Granville Hotel)II54 m
Victoria Gardens KioskII57 m
Granville MarinaII60 m
Hotel St Placids and Railed AreaII66 m
Nos 12-22 and Railed AreasII143 m
Nos 2-10 with Railed AreasII156 m
Nos 1-31 with Railed AreasII163 m
Pair of Stone Lions About 100 Metres South West of St Clu HotelII170 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Festival of Britain Fountain listed?
Yes. Festival of Britain Fountain is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1462637, first listed on 22 May 2019. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to Festival of Britain Fountain?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Thanet, 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.