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Whether you work with old buildings or live in one, our courses will expand your knowledge and give you the skills and confidence you need to care for our built heritage. 

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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.

16/09/2025 - 16/09/2025
Course
General interest
Cromarty East Church, 51 Church Street, Cromarty, IV11 8XA
Price:

£14 - Lunch included

Join us for a one-day introduction to this endangered craft, taught by leading expert Bill Sargent, in association with the National Trust.

27/09/2025 - 27/09/2025
Course
General interest

CH5/25

Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, Swindon, SN6 7PT
Price:

£205, including lunch and refreshments.
Subsidised places available.

Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.

03/10/2025 - 04/10/2025
Course
General interest, Introductory CPD

CH4/25

Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, Swindon, SN6 7PT
Price:

£499, including lunch, refreshments and practical lime guide.

Learn about thatching spars and their importance for sustaining thatching traditions.

06/11/2025 - 06/11/2025
Course
General interest, Intermediate CPD
Heritage & Rural Skills Centre, Buscot and Coleshill Estate, Swindon, SN6 7PT
Price:

£90

Free - eight bursaries for thatchers and associated craftspeople

Join this online course to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character. 

15/11/2025 - 15/11/2025
Course
General interest

HO1/25

Virtual event: held online
Price:

£100 early bird rate until 3 September, then £120.