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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
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:
Visit
A day visit to celebrate the diversity of East Kent Mills: Chillenden Mill is a Grade II* listed open trestle post mill owned by KCC and run by Friends of Chillenden Mill. The White Mill, Sandwich, is part of a rural heritage centre with original outbuildings and fully operating onsite repair workshop.
Date:
09/05/2026 - 09/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
SPAB member £12
Non member £15
Visit
Join the Devon Group for a special behind-the-scenes visit to Castle Drogo, the last castle built in England. Explore its remarkable architecture, discover hidden collection stores and enjoy rare access to the roof spaces with National Trust specialists. This event also marks the retirement of long-serving Devon Group Chair Marian Wood. Please join us at the reception after the tour to recognise her outstanding contribution to SPAB.
Date:
15/05/2026 - 15/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
£10 Members
£15 Non-Members
Talk
Meet specialist heritage conservation carpenter Ross Harris as he explains how wooden sash windows can be economically and effectively repaired.
Date:
16/05/2026 - 16/05/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: William Morris Gallery
Price:
Free drop-in at William Morris Gallery, Lloyd Park, Forest Road, London E17 4PP
In association with London Craft Week
Course
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.
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
Course 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026
Audience: Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC1/26
Location: Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:
£910 per person
Visit
Join us in Derby for a special guided day out. An exclusive tour of the historic Guildhall and Market Hall with a conservation architect. After lunch, we will visit Derby Cathedral.
Date:
21/05/2026 - 21/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
SPAB member £15
Non member £20
Talk
SPAB Greater Manchester Group - "Journey of a Master Craftsperson" - Tracey Cartledge: Mosaic Artist
As part of a series of presentations by craftspeople working in the heritage built environment, Tracey Cartledge will talk about her journey to become a mosaic artist and restorer, and, more importantly, her fascinating projects.
Date:
21/05/2026 - 21/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
£7 Members
£10 Non-Members
Visit
Join the SPAB Norfolk Regional Group for two practical workshops led by Paul Humphreys on limewash and distemper techniques. With live demonstrations and hands-on learning, these sessions cover preparation, mixing, application, and achieving appropriate finishes for historic buildings and eco-construction.
Date:
22/05/2026 - 29/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: St Martin at Palace Church
Price:
SPAB member £60 per workshop
Non member £70 per workshop
Visit
A rare, guided visit to Suffolk’s only partially timber-framed church and an exclusive visit to Traditional Oak Carpentry’s Suffolk workshop
Date:
26/05/2026 - 26/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
Members £7
Non-members £15
Course
Learn the essentials of flint working techniques and traditional flint wall repair.
Date:
Course 04/06/2026 - 05/06/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
HFR1/26
Location: Hatfield House
Price:
£495 per person