Upcoming Events

Saturday 14 June 2025

Opening Times: 09:00 to 17:00

Drop in Clinic- Solar PV and Battery Storage

At the National Self Build & Renovation Centre, we get asked a lot of questions about Solar! We all understand, whether building a brand new home or upgrading an existing property, solar panels can help generate electricity and reduce your energy bills – and linked to a battery storage system, this free energy source can be utilised when you need it most - but which products to choose! There are many options available on the market, and several factors you’ll need to consider before deciding the right option for you. Why not drop in to our free, dedicated, clinic and chat to the experts about all things solar and battery storage! Do your research, see a number of products up close and understand the different options. We can help both owners of existing properties and people wanting to build a new home. We''ll have four industry solar experts plus an impartial NSBRC Helpdesk Expert – providing four hours of great advice without the hard sell.

Highlights

The Festival of Sustainable Homes

The Festival of Sustainable Homes

This exciting, family-friendly show, will highlight how we can all live more sustainably in our homes and communities. Offering the latest advice on improving both the energy efficiency and comfort levels of properties – for both new builds & existing homes.

Building Systems Workshop

Building Systems Workshop

This workshop is aimed at people in the early stages of a project, who have yet to decide what building method they are using. One of the most important decisions you will make during your project is which building system to use, as this is used to construct the superstructure of the house.

Passivhaus Workshop

Passivhaus Workshop

The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs, in any type of building. We spend most of our time indoors, so buildings play an important part in our health and wellbeing.