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Find out what's on at the SPAB. The SPAB offers a wide range of events, courses, lectures and seminars. Whether you're a building professional looking to widen or develop your practical skills, a SPAB member looking to take part in a Regional Group trip, or an old-building enthusiast searching for a SPAB open house event, a leisure learning opportunity or sociable evening talk, you'll find something for you in our 'What's On' listings.
Visit
Join us at Preston Mill to see this watermill grind grain for the first time in nearly 40 years. Meet the mill supervisor to learn about the history, machinery and skills involved. Plus, the North UK Mills Group expert community on site.
Date:
24/03/2026 - 24/03/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Preston Mill
Price:
Visit
Join us at Alston Court a Grade I listed private home with parts older than 700 years. Highlights include timberwork, ancient stained-glass and a well-preserved grand hall. This is a unique guided visit with an architectural historian and the owners.
Date:
29/03/2026 - 29/03/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Alston Court
Price:
£10 members £15 non members
Including teas & coffees.
Visit
Join the SPAB London Group for a walk guided by Paul Dimoldenberg, Lord Mayor of Westminster. Paul's deep historical knowledge will illuminate the ward's development and key buildings.
Date:
08/04/2026 - 08/04/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Edgeware Road
Price:
SPAB member £10
Non member £15
Visit
An in-depth visit to The Chantry, Ilminster — a Grade II* building undergoing a remarkable conservation project. Aimed at SPAB members currently undertaking, or about to begin, their own projects, as well as conservation professionals and craftspeople. The visit will centre on open discussion, shared learning and practical insight from a live site.
Date:
10/04/2026 - 10/04/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: The Chantry
Price:
Free for SPAB members
Course
Try your hand at flour milling on this one-day course at Charlecote Watermill.
Date:
Course 17/04/2026 - 17/04/2026
Audience: General interest
REF:
MS2505
Location: Charlecote Mill
Price:
Price:
£120 Standard
£90 Early bird offer - book by 17 February 2026
Course
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Date:
Course 20/04/2026 - 21/04/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
Location: Quarry Bank Mill
Price:
Full price: £320 per person
Concessions: £195
Discounted rates for National Trust members
Course
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
Course 24/04/2026 - 25/04/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD
REF:
CH1/26
Location: Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:
£510
Visit
Join the Notts and Derbys Group at the Brouns factory learning about the history, traditional uses, and benefits of linseed paint and oil.
Date:
28/04/2026 - 28/04/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Brouns & Co
Price:
SPAB member £8
Non member £10
Course
Learn the essentials of traditional bricklaying techniques and traditional brick wall repair.
Date:
Course 07/05/2026 - 08/05/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
HBR1/26
Location: Hatfield House
Price:
£495 per person
Visit
Meet the current cohort of SPAB Scholars and have a relaxed catch up with members, volunteers and friends. We have reserved space in the historic Bennet's Bar on Leven Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh and hope to see you there!
Date:
08/05/2026 - 08/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Bennet's Bar
Price:
Just your drinks