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 Lecture Series - All 4 - PAYMENT LINK | A payment link for all four 2026 SPAB Ireland Online Lectures. (read more...) |
14th July 2026 7:30 PM through 4th August 2026 9:00 PM |
Online United Kingdom | Talk | |
| Online Talk - Getting Retrofit Right: A Whole-Building Approach to Traditional Buildings | Rosanne Walker of Fabtrads explores how older buildings can be upgraded without causing unintended damage, explaining the building physics behind vernacular retrofit and why a whole-building approach is key to effective, compatible and resilient retrofit. (read more...) |
28th July 2026 7:30 PM through 9:00 PM |
Online United Kingdom | Talk | |
| Online Talk - Greek Revival Restored: The Conservation of Dromdiah House | In this talk Jonathan Buckley of Shaffrey Architects will talk about the conservation of Dromdiah House and the careful approach taken to repair, revive, and secure the future of an important historic building. (read more...) |
4th August 2026 7:30 PM through 9:30 PM |
Online United Kingdom | Talk | |
| SPAB Sussex Group visit to the Madeira Drive, Brighton | Join the Sussex Group on a visit to the restoration project at Madeira Terrace, Brighton, with an exclusive tour of the site led by JT Mackley & Co, the main contractor. (read more...) |
5th August 2026 2:00 PM through 4:00 PM |
300 Madeira Drive Brighton, ESX BN2 1BX United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Essex & Suffolk Group visit to Boreham House and New Hall School | A rare opportunity to see two Grade I listed properties, linked together in history, now back under the same ownership and not generally open to the public. (read more...) |
8th August 2026 10:00 AM through 4:00 PM |
New Hall Boreham House Main Road Boreham, CM3 3HY United Kingdom | Visit | |
| Wales and Marches Group visit to churches of the Black Mountains | Join the Wales and Marches Group for a tour of two decorated historic churches in the Black Mountains of Herefordshire. The Grade-II* St Michael's and Grade-I listed St Margaret's. Both are small, following the style of the Black Mountains churches. Despite their size both have high quality decorative interiors; wall-paintings at St Michael’s and carved rood screen and loft at St Margaret’s. (read more...) |
13th August 2026 11:00 AM through 4:30 PM |
Bridge Inn Bridge Inn Rd Michaelchurch Escley, HEF HR2 0JW United Kingdom | Visit | |
| SPAB Ireland Working Party 2026: Stone Slate Roofs | Join SPAB Ireland for this year’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 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 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 |