£495 per person
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.
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:
Course
We are running a second in person Repair of Old Buildings course this year and there are still places available (28 Sept - 2 Oct 2026).
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
Course 18/05/2026 - 22/05/2026
Audience: Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC1/26
Location: Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:
£910 per person
Course
Learn the essentials of flint working techniques and traditional flint wall repair.
Date:
Course 04/06/2026 - 05/06/2026
Audience: Introductory CPD, Intermediate CPD
REF:
HFR1/26
Location: Hatfield House
Price:
£495 per person
Course
Join us for a one-day introduction to this endangered craft, taught by leading expert Bill Sargent, in association with the National Trust.
Date:
Course 06/06/2026 - 06/06/2026
Audience: General interest
REF:
CH2/26
Location: Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:
£210
Visit
Join the SPAB Kent and Surrey Group for a rare opportunity to visit Goddards, Abinger Hammer, Sir Edwin Lutyens’ remarkable Arts and Crafts house with gardens laid out by Gertrude Jekyll, including the celebrated bowling alley and afternoon tea.
Date:
09/06/2026 - 09/06/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Goddards
Price:
SPAB member £15
Course
In partnership with the Jersey Building Preservation Trust, join us to learn how to tackle common problems in your home while maintaining its value and character.
Date:
Course 13/06/2026 - 13/06/2026
Audience: General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
HO1/26
Location: La Société Jersiaise
Price:
£150
Visit
Learn about the latest research and advice relating to historic mills. Join the expert community for talks about Mill archives, challenges to maintenance and more.
Date:
13/06/2026 - 13/06/2026
Audience: General interest
REF:
MS2503
Location: Watlington Hall
Price:
£50 SPAB Members (packed lunch included in event fees)
£55 Non-Members (packed lunch included in event fees)
Course
Join us for a practical introduction to traditional lime plaster and plastering techniques. Ideal for homeowners and building custodians.
Date:
Course 02/07/2026 - 03/07/2026
Audience: General interest, Introductory CPD
REF:
CH3/26
Location: Heritage & Rural Skills Centre
Price:
£510
Visit
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.
Date:
08/07/2026 - 08/07/2026
Audience: SPAB Members and their guests
Location: Titsey Place and Gardens
Price:
£25 SPAB members
£30 Non members
Includes afternoon tea
Course
The ultimate CPD for building conservation professionals: an intensive week-long course exploring conservation approaches through lectures and site visits.
Date:
Course 28/09/2026 - 02/10/2026
Audience: Intermediate CPD, Advanced CPD
REF:
RC2/26
Location: Museum of the Home (formerly Geffrye museum)
Price:
£910 per person