All of our seminars are included in your show ticket

From a beginner's guide to building your own home to the best way to manage tradespeople, get answers to common self-build questions at the Self-Build Theatre.

Please note that seminars are subject to change - check back here for the most up-to-date information.

 

Schedule repeats daily

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11 Mar 2027
    Self-Build Theatre
    Explore the advantages of self build and learn how you can save an average of 30% on the cost of a bespoke, individually designed home. This session will guide you through the essential steps, from fi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    An expert guide to understanding build costs. Covering everything from high-level budget planning to the latest on labour and materials prices, this seminar will help you work out how to predict and m …
    Self-Build Theatre
    One of the UK's best-known builders reveals his tips on how to find, hire and work with the best main contractors and tradespeople. What should you look for, and what can you do to avoid difficulties? …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Understanding the process and politics of the planning system is a key element of any self build or major home improvement project, and it can seem complicated and unpredictable. This seminar explains …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your h …
    Self-Build Theatre
    There's a reason most mass developer homes look the way they do - they're designed to be cheap to build! In this eye-opening session, our expert reveals how the biggest cost decisions are made at the …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Big changes are coming for new homes - and the clock is ticking. From March 2027 the Future Homes Standard takes effect, meaning only homes with planning permission before that date can fit a gas boil …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Learn how to create a truly low-energy, eco-friendly home. Discover the critical role of architectural design in shaping energy efficiency, from optimising building form and orientation to harmonising …
    Self-Build Theatre
    What's it really like to build or renovate your own home? Join Michael Holmes in conversation with real project owners as they share their journey - from finding a plot or property to moving in - with …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Join our expert-led session to master the essentials of landscape design, tailored for those creating a new garden from scratch. Gain insights on planning your garden layout, optimising sunlight, and …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Whether you opt for a design and build package company or prefer to manage your own team of subcontractors, this insider's guide will help you navigate the options. We'll explain the pros and cons of …
12 Mar 2027
    Self-Build Theatre
    Explore the advantages of self build and learn how you can save an average of 30% on the cost of a bespoke, individually designed home. This session will guide you through the essential steps, from fi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    An expert guide to understanding build costs. Covering everything from high-level budget planning to the latest on labour and materials prices, this seminar will help you work out how to predict and m …
    Self-Build Theatre
    One of the UK's best-known builders reveals his tips on how to find, hire and work with the best main contractors and tradespeople. What should you look for, and what can you do to avoid difficulties? …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Understanding the process and politics of the planning system is a key element of any self build or major home improvement project, and it can seem complicated and unpredictable. This seminar explains …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your h …
    Self-Build Theatre
    There's a reason most mass developer homes look the way they do - they're designed to be cheap to build! In this eye-opening session, our expert reveals how the biggest cost decisions are made at the …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Big changes are coming for new homes - and the clock is ticking. From March 2027 the Future Homes Standard takes effect, meaning only homes with planning permission before that date can fit a gas boil …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Learn how to create a truly low-energy, eco-friendly home. Discover the critical role of architectural design in shaping energy efficiency, from optimising building form and orientation to harmonising …
    Self-Build Theatre
    What's it really like to build or renovate your own home? Join Michael Holmes in conversation with real project owners as they share their journey - from finding a plot or property to moving in - with …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Join our expert-led session to master the essentials of landscape design, tailored for those creating a new garden from scratch. Gain insights on planning your garden layout, optimising sunlight, and …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Whether you opt for a design and build package company or prefer to manage your own team of subcontractors, this insider's guide will help you navigate the options. We'll explain the pros and cons of …
13 Mar 2027
    Self-Build Theatre
    Explore the advantages of self build and learn how you can save an average of 30% on the cost of a bespoke, individually designed home. This session will guide you through the essential steps, from fi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    An expert guide to understanding build costs. Covering everything from high-level budget planning to the latest on labour and materials prices, this seminar will help you work out how to predict and m …
    Self-Build Theatre
    One of the UK's best-known builders reveals his tips on how to find, hire and work with the best main contractors and tradespeople. What should you look for, and what can you do to avoid difficulties? …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Understanding the process and politics of the planning system is a key element of any self build or major home improvement project, and it can seem complicated and unpredictable. This seminar explains …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your h …
    Self-Build Theatre
    There's a reason most mass developer homes look the way they do - they're designed to be cheap to build! In this eye-opening session, our expert reveals how the biggest cost decisions are made at the …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Big changes are coming for new homes - and the clock is ticking. From March 2027 the Future Homes Standard takes effect, meaning only homes with planning permission before that date can fit a gas boil …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Learn how to create a truly low-energy, eco-friendly home. Discover the critical role of architectural design in shaping energy efficiency, from optimising building form and orientation to harmonising …
    Self-Build Theatre
    What's it really like to build or renovate your own home? Join Michael Holmes in conversation with real project owners as they share their journey - from finding a plot or property to moving in - with …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Join our expert-led session to master the essentials of landscape design, tailored for those creating a new garden from scratch. Gain insights on planning your garden layout, optimising sunlight, and …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Whether you opt for a design and build package company or prefer to manage your own team of subcontractors, this insider's guide will help you navigate the options. We'll explain the pros and cons of …
14 Mar 2027
    Self-Build Theatre
    Explore the advantages of self build and learn how you can save an average of 30% on the cost of a bespoke, individually designed home. This session will guide you through the essential steps, from fi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    An expert guide to understanding build costs. Covering everything from high-level budget planning to the latest on labour and materials prices, this seminar will help you work out how to predict and m …
    Self-Build Theatre
    One of the UK's best-known builders reveals his tips on how to find, hire and work with the best main contractors and tradespeople. What should you look for, and what can you do to avoid difficulties? …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Understanding the process and politics of the planning system is a key element of any self build or major home improvement project, and it can seem complicated and unpredictable. This seminar explains …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Be inspired by this guide to how to make your home truly amazing through thoughtful, tried and tested design techniques. Our expert architectural designer reveals the must-have features to make your h …
    Self-Build Theatre
    There's a reason most mass developer homes look the way they do - they're designed to be cheap to build! In this eye-opening session, our expert reveals how the biggest cost decisions are made at the …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Big changes are coming for new homes - and the clock is ticking. From March 2027 the Future Homes Standard takes effect, meaning only homes with planning permission before that date can fit a gas boil …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Learn how to create a truly low-energy, eco-friendly home. Discover the critical role of architectural design in shaping energy efficiency, from optimising building form and orientation to harmonising …
    Self-Build Theatre
    What's it really like to build or renovate your own home? Join Michael Holmes in conversation with real project owners as they share their journey - from finding a plot or property to moving in - with …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Join our expert-led session to master the essentials of landscape design, tailored for those creating a new garden from scratch. Gain insights on planning your garden layout, optimising sunlight, and …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Our expert reveals the most frequent errors made by self builders, from budgeting mishaps and planning oversights to contractor issues and design flaws. Learn practical strategies to sidestep these mi …
    Self-Build Theatre
    Whether you opt for a design and build package company or prefer to manage your own team of subcontractors, this insider's guide will help you navigate the options. We'll explain the pros and cons of …