Grade II listed · Knowsley

Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot

Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot is a Grade II listed building in Knowsley, first listed on 27 May 2021. It is one of 100 Grade II entries among 105 listed buildings in Knowsley; 97% of Knowsley’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
Field	Value
Name	Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot
Grade	Grade II — special interest
List entry number	1475913
Date first listed	27 May 2021
Local planning authority	Knowsley
Location	53.42765, -2.80444 (map)
Official record	Historic England list entry 1475913

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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 Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot

Name	Grade	Distance
Number 9 with Former Workshop to Rear	II	84 m
Prescot War Memorial	II	115 m
Church of St Mary	I	143 m
21-23 Eccleston Street	II	155 m
30 Eccleston Street	II	161 m
2, Vicarage Place	II	189 m
4 Vicarage Place	II	196 m
6 Vicarage Place	II	202 m
Former town house and Parr's Bank	II	223 m
Number 10 Including Garden Wall	II	226 m

Frequently asked questions

Is Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot listed?

Yes. Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1475913, first listed on 27 May 2021. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.

Do I need consent for works to Former Picture Palace Cinema, Prescot?

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