Current and Upcoming Events
| Event | When | Location | Category | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online Hot Topics CPD Recording - Ventilation & Air Tightness |
29th June 2026 5:00 PM through 31st January 2027 5:00 PM |
(not available) | Online talk | ||
| Online Hot Topics CPD Recording - Fire Protection in Traditional Buildings |
29th June 2026 5:00 PM through 31st January 2027 5:00 PM |
(not available) | Online talk | ||
| Online Hot Topics CPD Recording - Climate Change Resilience: Managing Water on Roofs |
29th June 2026 5:00 PM through 31st January 2027 5:00 PM |
(not available) | Online talk | ||
| Online Hot Topics CPD Recording - Baselining Buildings |
29th June 2026 5:00 PM through 31st January 2027 5:00 PM |
(not available) | Online talk | ||
| SPAB Ireland Working Party 2026: Stone Slate Roofs | Join SPAB Ireland’s Working Party at a traditional north Clare farm complex, exploring the care and repair of stone-roofed buildings, outbuildings and farmyard surfaces. Led by Richard Jordan and Sara-Mae Jordan, the weekend will focus on traditional roofing, masonry and vernacular conservation. (read more...) |
21st August 2026 8:30 AM through 23rd August 2026 2:00 PM |
Liscannor, CE Ireland | Working Party | |
| SPAB Ireland Working Party 2026: Friday single day rate | Join SPAB Ireland’s Working Party at a traditional north Clare farm complex, exploring the care and repair of stone-roofed buildings, outbuildings and farmyard surfaces. Led by Richard Jordan and Sara-Mae Jordan, the weekend will focus on traditional roofing, masonry and vernacular conservation. (read more...) |
21st August 2026 8:30 AM through 5:00 PM |
Liscannor, CE Ireland | Working Party | |
| SPAB Ireland Working Party 2026: Saturday single day rate | Join SPAB Ireland’s Working Party at a traditional north Clare farm complex, exploring the care and repair of stone-roofed buildings, outbuildings and farmyard surfaces. Led by Richard Jordan and Sara-Mae Jordan, the weekend will focus on traditional roofing, masonry and vernacular conservation. (read more...) |
22nd August 2026 8:30 AM through 5:00 PM |
Liscannor, CE Ireland | Working Party | |
| SPAB Kent & Surrey Visit to Goodnestone Park House - 1.30pm tour | Join the Kent and Surrey Group to visit Goodnestone Park House and Gardens on Sunday 23 August at 1.30pm. This Grade II * listed mansion, built in 1704, famous for its literary connections and its beautiful gardens, is open on only 28 days each year. On this special visit, members will learn about the House collections as well as the restoration and refurbishment of the House and the attendant conservation issues. (read more...) |
23rd August 2026 1:30 PM through 3:00 PM |
(not available) | Visit | |
| SPAB Kent & Surrey Visit to Goodnestone Park House - 2.30pm tour | Join the Kent and Surrey Group to visit Goodnestone Park House and Gardens on Sunday 23 August at 2.30pm. This Grade II * listed mansion, built in 1704, famous for its literary connections and its beautiful gardens, is open on only 28 days each year. On this special visit, members will learn about the House collections as well as the restoration and refurbishment of the House and the attendant conservation issues. (read more...) |
23rd August 2026 2:30 PM through 4:00 PM |
(not available) | Visit | |
| SPAB Essex and Suffolk social dinner and tour of Houchins Farmhouse | Essex and Suffolk social visit, tour and two course dinner at Houchins, a grade 2* listed building in the Essex countryside, just outside Coggeshall. (read more...) |
23rd August 2026 6:00 PM through 10:30 PM |
United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Edinburgh | In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it. (read more...) |
25th August 2026 9:30 AM through 3:30 PM |
Newington Trinity Mayfield Church 18 West Mayfield Newington Edinburgh, EDH EH9 1TQ United Kingdom | Course | |
| Traditional Buildings and Thermal Upgrading Masterclass with Ty-Mawr Lime | Learn how to improve the thermal performance of traditional buildings without compromising their historic fabric on this masterclass, taught by the expert team from Ty-Mawr Lime. Covering moisture movement, breathability, natural insulation materials, lime systems and common retrofit mistakes, it is ideal for homeowners, builders, architects and conservation professionals. (read more...) |
29th August 2026 9:00 AM through 30th August 2026 4:30 PM |
Shankill Castle Paulstown, KK Ireland | Course | |
| Call for Papers: Honest Repairs: 150 Years On | A one-day conference, Honest Repair: 150 Years On, hosted by SPAB Scotland, invites papers that explore the relevance, application, and influence of the SPAB Approach in contemporary conservation. (read more...) |
31st August 2026 3:45 PM through 11:59 PM |
Playfair Library Old College South Bridge Edinburgh, EH8 9YL United Kingdom | Conference | |
| SPAB Scotland Social: Meet the Fellows | Join us for an informal SPAB Scotland pub meet-up and chance to meet this year's Fellows - a relaxed chance to catch up with members, volunteers and friends. We have reserved space in the historic Leslie’s Bar on Ratcliffe Terrace, Southside, Edinburgh and hope to see you there! (read more...) |
2nd September 2026 7:00 PM through 9:00 PM |
John Leslie's Bar 45-47 Ratcliffe Terrace Edinburgh, EH9 1SU United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Kent and Surrey Group Walking Tour of Sandwich, Kent | A morning visit to explore the history of this complete medieval Kent town on the River Stour, exploring points of interest including the Bastion Gate and Fisher Gate, St Mary’s Church, the Barbican and the Guildhall. (read more...) |
11th September 2026 10:30 AM through 12:30 PM |
Sandwich, CT13 9AH United Kingdom | Visit | |
| SPAB Sussex Group Behind the Scenes visit to Knole House | Join the Sussex Group on a special visit to Knole House in Kent where Senior Building Surveyor, Tom Nesbit, will show us round some of the areas not usually seen by visitors. (read more...) |
17th September 2026 11:00 AM through 1:00 PM |
Knole House Sevenoaks, TN15 0RP United Kingdom | Visit | |
| SPAB Ireland Masterclass - Ornamental Lime Plastering | SPAB Ireland is delighted to announce a two-day Ornamental Lime Plastering Masterclass with specialist traditional plasterer Sean Wheatley. (read more...) |
19th September 2026 9:00 AM through 20th September 2026 4:00 PM |
Shankill Castle Paulstown Co. Kilkenny, Ireland | Course | |
| Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Forfar | In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic church building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it. (read more...) |
22nd September 2026 9:30 AM through 3:30 PM |
Guthrie Village Hall Guthrie Forfar, ANS DD8 2TP United Kingdom | Course | |
| Introduction to Community Ownership of Rural Church Buildings | In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore what your community needs to be aware of if you are considering ownership of a church building. (read more...) |
23rd September 2026 11:00 AM through 3:00 PM |
(not available) | Course | |
| Notts & Derbyshire Group – Visit to Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire | Join the Notts & Derbyshire Group for a guided tour of the magnificent 900-year-old Haddon Hall, one of England’s finest medieval manor houses. Discover stunning Tudor and Elizabethan architecture, enjoy delicious soup and sandwiches homemade by Sage and Plates, then spend the afternoon exploring the beautiful Elizabethan walled gardens, terraces and breathtaking views across unspoilt medieval parkland. (read more...) |
24th September 2026 10:30 AM through 4:00 PM |
Haddon Hall Bakewell, DBY DE45 1LA United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Wales and Marches Group visit to Hellens Manor | Join the Wales and Marches Group for a guided visit to Hellens Manor in Much Marcle, one of Herefordshire’s remarkable historic houses. Explore interiors associated with centuries of English history, including the panelled Music Room, historic paintings and heirlooms associated with Anne Boleyn, before enjoying lunch and free time in the grounds and sculpture park. (read more...) |
24th September 2026 10:30 AM through 3:00 PM |
Hellens Manor Much Marcle Ledbury, HR8 2LY United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Essex & Suffolk Group visit to Little Baddow | Join the Essex & Suffolk Group for the opportunity to look around five listed private timber framed houses, not normally open to the public, and the grade one listed Church of St Mary the Virgin. With an introductory talk about Little Baddow by a local historian in the Little Baddow History Centre. (read more...) |
26th September 2026 9:00 AM through 4:30 PM |
Little Baddow History Centre Chaple Lane Little Baddow, CM3 4BE United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Repair of Old Buildings Course Autumn 2026 | The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits. (read more...) |
28th September 2026 9:30 AM through 2nd October 2026 5:00 PM |
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum) Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road LONDON, E2 8EA United Kingdom | Course | |
| PAYMENT LINK (£210) Ian McKim Repair of Old Buildings Course Autumn 2026 | The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits. (read more...) |
28th September 2026 9:30 AM through 2nd October 2026 5:00 PM |
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum) Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road LONDON, E2 8EA United Kingdom | Course | |
| PAYMENT LINK (£700) Ian McKim Repair of Old Buildings Course Autumn 2026 | The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits. (read more...) |
28th September 2026 9:30 AM through 2nd October 2026 5:00 PM |
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum) Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road LONDON, E2 8EA United Kingdom | Course | |
| PAYMENT LINK: Repair of Old Buildings Course Autumn 2026 | The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits. (read more...) |
28th September 2026 9:30 AM through 2nd October 2026 5:00 PM |
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum) Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road LONDON, E2 8EA United Kingdom | Course | |
| Historic Brick Masonry Repair, Elvaston Castle Autumn | Join us for this two-day practical course on assessing, preparing and repairing traditional brick walls under the expert tuition of Terrence Lee. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry, while staving off further decay. (read more...) |
9th October 2026 9:00 AM through 10th October 2026 5:00 PM |
Elvaston Castle and Gardens Borrowash Road Elvaston Derby, DE72 3EP United Kingdom | Course | |
| SPAB Ireland Masterclass - Traditional Paint Finishes with Don and Robin Knox | SPAB Ireland is delighted to announce a three-day Traditional Paint Finishes with Don and Robin Knox. Knox and Knox is a specialist painting company with long experience in Gilding, Restoration, Murals, Furniture Painting and all Faux finishes such as Graining and Marbling. (read more...) |
15th October 2026 10:00 AM through 17th October 2026 4:30 PM |
St Kevin's Church Harrington Street Dublin, United Kingdom | Course | |
| Plain Lime Plastering | Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians. (read more...) |
16th October 2026 9:30 AM through 17th October 2026 4:30 PM |
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, Buscot and Coleshill Estate Swindon, SN6 7PT United Kingdom | Course | |
| Practical Flour Milling Course - Blair Atholl | Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group environment. Blair Atholl Watermill is Scotland's oldest working watermill. (read more...) |
20th October 2026 9:00 AM through 4:30 PM |
Blair Atholl Watermill Ford Road Blair Atholl Pitlochry, PH18 5SH United Kingdom | Course | |
| Maintaining Scotland's Historic Places of Worship - Glasgow | In this introductory one-day course, we’ll explore how your historic place of worship building works and the practical steps you can take to look after it. (read more...) |
29th October 2026 9:30 AM through 3:30 PM |
Garnethill Synagogue 129 Hill Street Glasgow, GLG G3 6UB United Kingdom | Course | |
| SPAB Ireland Masterclass - An introduction to Stucco Duro and Scagliola | SPAB Ireland is delighted to announce a two day Masterclass: An introduction to Stucco Duro and Scagliola, with Certified Master Plasterers of the city of London: Dolcie Ross Keogh and Kevin Holbrook. (read more...) |
6th November 2026 9:00 AM through 7th November 2026 5:00 PM |
Clonakilty, C Ireland | Course | |
| Practical Flour Milling Course - Cambridgeshire | Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group. Traditional Miller Jon Cook will guide you through running the mill, covering everything - grain, gears, grading and more. (read more...) |
6th November 2026 9:30 AM through 4:30 PM |
9 Mill Hill Swaffham Prior CAMBRIDGE, CAM CB25 0JZ United Kingdom | Course | |
| Understanding Your Old Building | Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character. (read more...) |
14th November 2026 12:30 PM through 2:00 PM |
Online United Kingdom | Course | |
| Introduction to Sash Window Maintenance and Repair Winter 2026 | Join carpenter and timber specialist, Dr Joseph Bispham, and SPAB Technical Officer, Mary Henn, at our Spitalfields headquarters to learn the essentials of sash window maintenance and repair. (read more...) |
28th November 2026 9:45 AM through 5:00 PM |
The Society For The Protection Of Ancient Buildings 37 Spital Square LONDON, E1 6DY United Kingdom | Course | |
| Online CPD Recordings - Hot Topics in Building Conservation | Recorded online sessions specially designed to give you a way to easily meet your CPD requirements and improve your understanding of building conservation. (read more...) |
10th January 2027 4:00 PM through 4:00 PM |
(not available) | Online talk | |
| Repair of Old Buildings Course Spring 2027 | We are running a second in person Repair of Old Buildings course this year and there are still places available (28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026). The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits. (read more...) |
10th May 2027 12:00 AM through 14th May 2027 12:00 AM |
Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum) Museum of the Home, Kingsland Road LONDON, E2 8EA United Kingdom | Course |