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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.

A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.

29/09/2025 - 29/09/2025
Course
Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4HP
Price:

£175 Full price
£120 concession

A practical, interactive introduction to traditional building materials, decay mechanisms and how to identify and resolve issues.

30/09/2025 - 30/09/2025
Course
Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
Quarry Bank Mill, Styal, Cheshire, SK9 4HP
Price:

£175 full price
£120 concession

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.