St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps Conservation Area

St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps is a compact conservation area in England, covering approximately 11.9 hectares of protected landscape. The area has been designated to preserve its distinctive character, including its historic buildings, street patterns, and open spaces. The area contains 93 listed buildings, highlighting its exceptional concentration of heritage assets.

At 11.9 hectares, this is a compact conservation area — smaller than the UK average of around 45 hectares.

Notable Listed Buildings

• Grade I Colstons Almshouses Colston's AlmshousesBS2 8DY
• Grade I Front Wall and Gates to Colston's AlmshousesBS2 8DY
• Grade I Red Lodge and Attached Rubble Walls and Entrance StepsBS1 5LP
• Grade II* 10, Lower Park RowBS1 5BJ
• Grade II* 23-29, St Michaels HillBS2 8FN
• Grade II* Chapel of the Three Kings of CologneBS1 5AY
• Grade II* Church of St Michael and Attached RailingsBS2 8FN
• Grade II* Foster's Almshouses and Attached Walls, Railings and GatesBS1 5AY
• Grade II* Lunsford House and Attached Garden WallsBS8 1UP
• Grade II* Numbers 65 and 67 and Attached Front Garden and Entrance RailingsBS2 8DZ
• Grade II* St Bartholomew's HospitalBS1 5BT
• Grade II* The Manor House and Attached Walls, Doorway and PiersBS2 8BE
• Grade II* Unitarian ChapelBS1 2NN
• Grade II 12, Christmas StepsBS1 5AZ
• Grade II 13 and 14, Christmas StepsBS1 5BS
• Grade II 1, 3 and 5, Paul Street and Attached Front Garden WallsBS2 8HG
• Grade II 143, 145 and 147, St Michaels HillBS2 8DB
• Grade II 15, Christmas StepsBS1 5BS
• Grade II 16, Christmas StepsBS1 5BS
• Grade II 1-6, Lodge StreetBS1 5LR

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Nearby Conservation Areas

• Tyndall's Park0.3 km
• St James' Parade0.5 km
• College Green0.5 km
• City and Queen Square0.6 km
• Park Street and Brandon Hill0.6 km
• Kingsdown0.6 km
• Stokes Croft0.8 km
• Redcliffe0.9 km

About St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps Conservation Area

Is my property in St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps Conservation Area?

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What restrictions apply in St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps?

Properties in St Michael's Hill and Christmas Steps Conservation Area may face restrictions on demolition, tree work (6 weeks' notice required), and certain exterior alterations. Contact your local planning authority for specific rules that apply here.

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