Grade II listed · Lambeth

The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs

The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs is a Grade II listed building in Lambeth, first listed on 4 February 2026. It is one of 883 Grade II entries among 945 listed buildings in Lambeth; 100% of Lambeth’s current entries were listed before it.

List entry
FieldValue
NameThe Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs
GradeGrade II — special interest
List entry number1492622
Date first listed4 February 2026
Local planning authorityLambeth
Location51.50647, -0.11599 (map)
Official recordHistoric England list entry 1492622

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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 The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs

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Waterloo BridgeII*237 m
Royal Waterloo HospitalII239 m
Former IBM Building, South BankII257 m
K2 Telephone Kiosk, Outside Cornwall HouseII261 m
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Frequently asked questions

Is The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs listed?
Yes. The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs is on the National Heritage List for England as a Grade II listed building, list entry number 1492622, first listed on 4 February 2026. The full list entry with its description and map is on Historic England’s website.
Do I need consent for works to The Queen Elizabeth Hall, Purcell Room and Hayward Gallery and associated terraced walkways and stairs?
Works that affect its character as a building of special architectural or historic interest — inside or out — need listed building consent from Lambeth, 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.