The Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings

We believe old buildings have a future. From cottages to castles and from churches to cathedrals we are here to help buildings and the people who care for them. Based on years of experience and research we understand how old buildings work.

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Become a member

Join today to support our positive, practical approach to building conservation. As a member you become part of a network of like-minded people who care for historic buildings. Other benefits include The SPAB Magazine, access to the Property List and the opportunity to join your local Regional Group.

Scholarship & Fellowship

Education programmes for architects, surveyors, engineers and craftspeople to further their 'hands-on' understanding of historic building conservation.

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Upcoming Events

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Notts & Derbyshire Group visit - Holme Pierrepoint Hall
09/12/2025
Join the Notts and Derbys Group for a personal guided tour of Holme Pierrepont Hall and St Edmund’s Church with Robert Brackenbury, a descendant of the Pierrepont family.
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SPAB London Group Hackney walk and Christmas party
11/12/2025
Join the SPAB London Group for a short guided walk in Hackney exploring 500 years of architecture, followed by a festive Christmas party nearby. Led by SPAB member and regular guide David Harrison, the evening includes drinks and finger food and features buildings from a medieval church tower to the Art Deco Town Hall.
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Essex and Suffolk Group visit to Bawdsey
24/01/2026
Join us in Bawdsey for a combined visit to the Radar Museum and Manor house. A unique tour of military heritage and a late Victorian country house.
National Mills Weekend

The National Mills Weekend is an annual celebration promoted by the Mills Section of SPAB.  

Become a Mills Section member

The SPAB’s Mills Section is the only Society concerned solely with protecting and promoting traditional windmills and watermills in the UK. The Section provides advice and training to mill owners and heritage professionals, and campaigns for the protection of milling heritage. Join the Section now to support its work and receive a range of membership benefits.