What's On

Join the Dorset Group for a visit to the remarkable listed Water Tower at Leweston. Explore this unusual early 20th-century octagonal structure with Art Deco detailing and panoramic countryside views, enjoy a buffet lunch hosted by the owners, and conclude with a visit to the medieval parish church at Lillington.

Join the SPAB Sussex Group on a very special visit to Blake’s Cottage in the coastal village of Felpham, the former home of the artist and poet William Blake (1757 – 1827). Built around 1690, it's been extended and altered over the years. Chair of the Board now caring for the cottage, Doug Nicholls, will talk to us about its history, the repair work they have done, and their plans for the internal renovation.

Join the Greater Manchester Group for a talk by decorative artist and restorer Phyllis Smith, who will share her journey from fine art student to specialist craftsperson working on some of the UK's most ambitious conservation projects. Discover the skills behind decorative repair, hear stories from projects including Manchester Town Hall, and enjoy the opportunity to ask questions and network afterwards.

Help to repair Wangford Hall’s old garden walls

Following our successful Working Parties in 2024 and 2025 this year we'll continue to repair the historic garden boundary walls at Wangford Hall and make a start on the walls of some of the ancillary buildings on site which have sadly suffered neglect over the years.

Join the SPAB Yorkshire Regional Group and the newly formed SPAB Lincolnshire Group and English Heritage on a guided visit to Thornton Abbey and St Peter’s Church, Barton-upon-Humber.

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

Join SPAB Sussex for a talk by a distinguished SPAB Scholar - architect, author and Westminster Abbey Surveyor of the Fabric, Ptolemy Dean. Drawing on his new book Streetscapes: Navigating Historic English Towns, Ptolemy will explore how historic towns are experienced and understood, reviving the art of reading and appreciating England's urban spaces.

Join the Kent & Surrey Group for a visit to Titsey Place and Gardens, including a tour of the house and gardens and a discussion of the recent conservation works to the historic dovecote, led by Guy Innes of the Titsey Foundation.

Join us for this two-day practical course on assessing, preparing and repairing traditional brick walls under the expert tuition of Terrence Lee. You will come away with the ability to identify and repair damage to historic brickwork to retain the beauty and structural integrity of your masonry, while staving off further decay.

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.