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28th May 2026, 10-1pm, at UK Passivhaus Centre, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire Future Homes Hub site visit Passivhaus Centre of Excellence
Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PY
28th May 2026, 10-1pm, at UK Passivhaus Centre, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire Future Homes Hub site visit Passivhaus Centre of Excellence
Masson Mills, Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3PY
We will be atteending Future Homes Hub's site visit to the UK Passivhaus Centre of Excellence at Masson Mills in Matlock. The event is run in partnership with the Future Homes Hub and Home by Milestone.
We are delighted to invite you to explore a truly unique destination for sustainable innovation!
Whether you are an architect, developer, self-builder or renovator and passionate about sustainability, this event offers a unique opportunity. You will be able to explore this historic venue and the Passivhaus centre that it will become. You will also have the chance to connect with industry professionals helping to shape the future of low-carbon housing.
Agenda
10:00 - coffee on arrival & networking
10:45 - openning comments from founder Michael Brett
11:00 - centre details from centre manager Henry Franklin
11:20 - presentation from Mike Webb 'Home by Milestone'
11:40 - CPD 'Good Ventilation Practices' by Total Home Environment
12:10 - educational tour of the exhibition.
13:00 - lunch sponsored by Total Home Environment & Home by Milestone
This is a free event, but registration is required. For more information and to book, visit Future Homes Hub's website here.
30th - 31st May 2026 Build It Live!
Malvern: Stand F20
30th - 31st May 2026 Build It Live!
Malvern: Stand F20
The Build It Live! Malvern show will be held on 30-31st May at the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW
We're excited to be exhibiting at Build It Live! Malvern, the UK's most practical event for anyone planning to create a truly individual home.
Designed to help you find everyday solutions to manage your home building or renovation project, this event offers bespoke advice, hundreds of exhibitors and plenty of products to browse, all in one place.
- you can book 1:1 appointments with industry experts
- attend FREE seminars and workshops covering lots of core topics
- listen to self-builders talking about their real-life projects
- source plots and advice from Land Zone
- book and get advice on project costs with an expert estimator
We'll be presenting a seminar, details of which will be available closer to the date!
There will be full timetables on the workshop and seminar programs on the What's On page of the Build It Website nearer the time of the show.
Book tickets to the Build It Live! Malvern show here.
If you want to take advantage of both days there is normally discounted accommodation for visitors, so do check out the information on the Build It Live! website. To see just how useful the shows are, click on the picture below for a 30 second video from happy visitors to the previous shows!
Dream it… Plan it… Design it… Build it!
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand 58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
Open all year round
Tuesday to Saturday: 10am - 5.30pm, Sunday: 10am- 4.30pm
The National Selfbuild & Renovation Centre
Swindon (J16 M4) - Stand 58, Professional Services Hub & attic of Renovation House
 
Open all year round this department store for self-builders and renovators brings together 67,000sqft of products, services and advice all under one roof. No longer will you be restricted to particular show dates when you can come and see our products. Check out this video on what to expect.No longer will you be fighting crowds… you can wander at your leisure or on a Friday and Sunday there are guided tours of the Renovation House and a Self Build Educational Tour each Saturday. Once you register, you will be given a barcode scanner, to easily request specific information on the products that are of interest to you. Why not bring your architect or builder along as well and whilst relaxing in the café (Open 10am-3pm), discuss the design of your dream home with all the materials to hand?
A typical visit will take about three to four hours and the following exhibits can be visited:
- Plotsearch
- Design Centre
- Finance Centre
- Professional Services Hub
- Trade Village - T.H.E are located at stand 58 (PKOM 4, HPV Series, Pichler LG350 & Beam Central Vacuum)
- Renovation Zone (Beam are located within the Attic Section)
- Special Events & Seminars
- Helpdesk Experts
 LOCATION
Located just off J16 of the M4 at Swindon, the store is open 10am -5.30pm Tuesday to Saturday and until 4.30pm on Sunday. Parking is free and there is overflow parking behind the centre if the front area is full. If you would like to spend more time there over a few days, there are plenty of hotels and guest houses nearby. In addition there is a Coffee Shop on site, serving hot and cold drinks and light snacks.
ENTRY
This is free unless attending a course or turning up at the door for shows. Do bring your own headphones if you want to listen to the audio tour on your smartphone and a mask.
Events of 2025
There are three shows - see separate Event Entries
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ECO WORKSHOPS
Free but booking essential
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These workshops lift the lid on eco issues and cut through the 'greenwash'. Each event has its own theme:
- eco design, planning & sustainability
- building systems & project managment
- heat and energy options
- retrofit eco solutions
We will be attending some of these and available for bookable one-to-one appointments and as part of the Expert Panel, presenting a seminar.
There is more information about this event here.
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PASSIVHAUS
WORKSHOP
Free but booking essential
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The Passivhaus standard is designed to deliver comfort, quality and lower running costs in any type of building. In partnership with the Passivhaus Trust You will learn how to do this through building orientation to take advantage of the sun, the right insulative fabrics, airtightness principles, wholehouse heat recovery ventilation for good indoor air-quality and screening to prevent overheating.
There is more information about this event here.
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MARKET DAYS
Free but booking essential
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On the second Friday of each month, you can visit the centre, interact with exhibitors and browse products in a relaxed atmosphere. Every date wll also include a free guided tour of the new educational zone and an opportunity to attend seminars.
There is more information about this event here.
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ASK AN ARCHITECT
Free but booking essential
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The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) offers the chance of a free personal consultation with an architect to discuss ideas for designing and building your own home, renovating or reconfiguring your existing home, creating extra storage, introducing energy-solutions and adding value in a strictly no obligation 25 minute meeting.
There is more information about this event here.
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GUIDE TO SELF BUILD PROJECTS
£395 inc VAT/person
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 223 4455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO PROJECT MANAGEMENT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 223 4455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO MANAGING YOUR ENERGY EFFICIENT HOME
£85/£165 inc VAT/person
(virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO RENOVATION PROJECTS
£165 inc VAT/person
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO FINDING LAND & APPRAISING A PLOT
£85/165 inc VAT/person
(Virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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GUIDE TO MANAGING MONEY
£85/165 inc VAT / person
(Virtual/in-person)
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There is more information about the course on their website or you can call 0345 2234455 or email courses@nsbrc.co.uk. You can book online here.
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- a personal shopping experience, tailored to your needs
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