The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is the UK'S only permanent venue for independent homebuilding advice & support. Established in 2007, and owned by our employees since 2014, we have helped almost a quarter of a million visitors build their own dream home or extend and improve their existing property.
Please note the Centre will be closing early at 3pm on Friday 28th June due to a team event.
We believe people deserve better homes.
We can help you create a better, more sustainable home by delivering on our three key promises:
We’ll inspire you by showcasing the very best building methods, innovations and technologies.
We’ll inform you with our expert helpdesk and range of shows, workshops, and educational courses.
We’ll always offer impartial advice you can trust.
The NSBRC is open six days a week for visitors. Our standard opening hours are Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 17:30pm | Sunday 10:00am - 16:30pm
BRAND NEW FOR 2024. Your pathway to a perfect home!
This course will show you how to successfully obtain planning permission for your self build project.
An important (and often stressful) part of any self build project is gaining planning permission.
Without a formal consent, your project will be something of a non-starter. In our brand-new course, we take a deep-dive into the planning system, explain how you can best prepare a successful application, be aware of common mistakes and avoid costly pit-falls. The session will be full of real-life studies and examples curated over many years in Practice.
Ask An Architect
For several years, we have been proud to offer our ‘Ask An Architect’ Sessions, developed in collaboration with The Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). These sessions offer individuals the opportunity to have complimentary, personalised consultations with RIBA Chartered architects.
Whether you're contemplating designing and constructing your own home or enhancing the layout of your current home through renovation or reconfiguration, our experienced architects are here to help.
Renovate the past & build your future!
The Renovation Course, led by NSBRC Helpdesk Expert Rob Bohm, focuses on sustainable building and energy efficiency. Rob, an expert in building fabrics and heating systems, offers valuable insights for anyone thinking of undertaking a renovation, conversion or extension project.
Around 13,000 people self build their own homes in the UK each year. Self built homes are typically bespoke, with layouts designed around your needs and lifestyle, and provide a high level of finish. With a focus on build quality, self builders enjoy houses that are energy efficient, often far exceeding building regulations. Discover how we can help you begin your own journey towards building a better home.
Renovating or extending a house can be one of the most rewarding experiences of your life. It can provide you and your family with additional space, reduce your energy bills and with careful planning, it can also be a shrewd investment. We’ll help you understand the options available to you, the various stages of a project, and typical pitfalls to avoid, so you can create your own dream home.
As an independent, employee-owned business, the NSBRC is a proud member of the following associations:
One of our three key promises is to inspire you by show-casing the very best building methods, trends and technologies.
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre is proud to be home to over 200 permanent exhibitors, chosen for their respected and relevant offering, and their knowledge and understanding of the self build and renovation community.
We encourage you to engage with our exhibitors. As you will discover, they can cover every aspect of a building project, from foundations to flooring, walls to windows, roofing to renewables and much, much more…
We are delighted to announce our sponsorship of the U14s Foothills football team for the 2024/25 season. The team are part of the Wims11 Football Academy, based in Swindon.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our first ever Festival of Sustainable Homes. We hope you enjoyed this new event as much as we enjoyed hosting it!
This year we gave an exciting new look and feel to the Spring/Summer edition of our National Self Build & Renovation Show, shining a spotlight on Sustainability as a topic we’re passionate about, and an ever-increasing consideration for our visitors. The two-day festival combined the spirit of a vibrant, family-friendly event, highlighting how we can all live more sustainably in our homes and communities - with all the invaluable self build and renovation resources which are always at the heart of our shows.
Our Trade Village is home to over 200 permanent exhibitors, chosen for their respected, relevant offerings and their knowledge of the self build and renovation community.
Many will be attending our highly anticipated Festival of Sustainable Homes in just under a week. This brand new event serves as a platform for sharing innovative ideas and sustainable solutions for all homebuilding projects. It's an exciting opportunity for attendees to gather insights, discover new trends, and share plans with industry professionals.
Read on for this month's news and highlights from the Trade Village...
