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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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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:

£120

Join us for the online version of our popular Repair of Old Buildings Course. Through a series of recorded lectures, virtual site visits and online Q&A sessions you’ll gain an in-depth understanding of the repair, maintenance and conservation of old buildings.

24/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
Course
Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD

RC2/25

Online
Price:

£815 per person (see below for group booking discounted prices)

Join us to get practical experience of traditional flour milling in a small, friendly group. Traditional Miller Jon Cook will guide you through running the mill, covering everything - grain, gears, grading and more.

28/11/2025 - 28/11/2025
Course
General interest

MS2502

9 Mill Hill, Swaffham Prior, CAMBRIDGE, CB25 0JZ
Price:

£120 Standard

£90 Early bird offer - book by 21 October