To submit a paper: FREE
To attend conference: costs TBC
Check out our events for homeowners, conservation professionals and history lovers! We’ve got a range of online and in-person courses, workshops, talks and site visits.
Use the drop-down feature to find the right event for you, or check out our flagship courses this autumn.
Repair of Old Buildings course Understanding Your Old Building online course
Conference
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.
Date:
31/08/2026 - 31/08/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Playfair Library
Price:
Visit
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!
Date:
02/09/2026 - 02/09/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: John Leslie's Bar
Price:
Free - just your bar bill!
Visit
Join the London Group and guide Roger Wilkinson for a walk through Victoria and Belgravia. Discover how the development of Belgravia was shaped by the creation of Buckingham Palace, explore the work of Thomas Cubitt, and learn how this once notorious district became one of London's most celebrated historic neighbourhoods.
Date:
10/09/2026 - 10/09/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
£10 Members
£15 Non-members
Visit
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.
Date:
11/09/2026 - 11/09/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
£8 Members
£10 Non-Members
Visit
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.
Date:
17/09/2026 - 17/09/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Knole House
Price:
£5 SPAB Members
Course
SPAB Ireland is delighted to announce a two-day Ornamental Lime Plastering Masterclass with specialist traditional plasterer Sean Wheatley.
Date:
Course 19/09/2026 - 20/09/2026
Audience: Intermediate CPD
Location: Shankill Castle
Price:
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Visit
Join us for a guided tour of the oldest Post Mill in Leicestershire, which we recently repaired. This is a unique opportunity to visit the mill, not normally open to the public.
Date:
19/09/2026 - 19/09/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Windmill Farm Park
Price:
Free event
Time slots can be selected when clicking the Book Now button. Please note that places are limited to six people per time slot.
Visit
Join us for a guided tour of the oldest Post Mill in Leicestershire, which we recently repaired. This is a unique opportunity to visit the mill, not normally open to the public.
Date:
20/09/2026 - 20/09/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Windmill Farm Park
Price:
Free event
Time slots can be selected when clicking the Book Now button. Please note that places are limited to six people per time slot.
Course
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.
Date:
Course 22/09/2026 - 22/09/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Guthrie Village Hall
Price:
£12
Course
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.
Date:
Course 23/09/2026 - 23/09/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD
Location: Bedrule Church
Price:
Free