Free for SPAB members
Find out what's on at the SPAB. The SPAB offers a wide range of events, courses, lectures and seminars. Whether you're a building professional looking to widen or develop your practical skills, a SPAB member looking to take part in a Regional Group trip, or an old-building enthusiast searching for a SPAB open house event, a leisure learning opportunity or sociable evening talk, you'll find something for you in our 'What's On' listings.
Visit
An in-depth visit to The Chantry, Ilminster — a Grade II* building undergoing a remarkable conservation project. Aimed at SPAB members currently undertaking, or about to begin, their own projects, as well as conservation professionals and craftspeople. The visit will centre on open discussion, shared learning and practical insight from a live site.
Date:
10/04/2026 - 10/04/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: The Chantry
Price:
Course
Try your hand at flour milling on this one-day course at Charlecote Watermill.
Date:
Course 17/04/2026 - 17/04/2026
Audience: General interest
REF:
MS2505
Location: Charlecote Mill
Price:
Price:
£120 Standard
£90 Early bird offer - book by 17 February 2026
Course
A practical, interactive introduction to surveying pre-1918 buildings with experienced historic building surveyors.
Date:
Course 20/04/2026 - 21/04/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
Location: Quarry Bank Mill
Price:
Full price: £320 per person
Concessions: £195
Discounted rates for National Trust members
Online talk
Join us for the latest in our lunchtime CPD lecture series, Hot Topics in Building Conservation, to hear Diane Hubbard talk about the importance of understanding the performance of old buildings, while challenging some common assumptions made about them.
Date:
22/04/2026 - 22/04/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
CPD1 26
Location: Online
Price:
Full price: £20
Concessions: £15
Course
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
Course 24/04/2026 - 25/04/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD
REF:
CH1/26
Location: Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:
£510
Visit
Join us at Brighton's famous Hippodrome. After over a century hosting entertainment the venue has been silent for some years. Works have been ongoing to save the building and put it back into use for the 21st century. This is an exciting chance to see progress since our last visit three years ago.
Date:
24/04/2026 - 24/04/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location:
Price:
SPAB member £8
Visit
Join the Notts and Derbys Group at the Brouns factory learning about the history, traditional uses, and benefits of linseed paint and oil.
Date:
28/04/2026 - 28/04/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Brouns & Co
Price:
SPAB member £8
Non member £10
Course
Learn the essentials of traditional bricklaying techniques and traditional brick wall repair.
Date:
Course 07/05/2026 - 08/05/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
HBR1/26
Location: Hatfield House
Price:
£495 per person
Visit
Meet the current cohort of SPAB Scholars and have a relaxed catch up with members, volunteers and friends. We have reserved space in the historic Bennet's Bar on Leven Street, Tollcross, Edinburgh and hope to see you there!
Date:
08/05/2026 - 08/05/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Bennet's Bar
Price:
Just your drinks
Visit
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Join us for a guided tour of the oldest windmill in Leicestershire, repaired by SPAB.
Join us for a guided tour of the oldest windmill in Leicestershire, repaired by SPAB.
Date:
09/05/2026 - 10/05/2026
Audience: General interest
Location: Windmill Farm Park
Price:
Free