Your design. Your build. Your home.
Produced by the National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC), the UK’s award-winning Self Build, Renovation and Retrofit Visitor Centre, their big Winter Show offers three full days of master-classes, case studies, seminars and an unrivalled line up of experts on hand to share their advice. It is a ‘must attend’ event if you are seeking a plot to build a brand-new house, renovating a tired property or thinking about extending your existing home.
Alongside 200+ exhibitors within the NSBRC’s ‘Trade Village’, the ‘Professional Services Hub’ is the place to go for independent, expert advice from a range of specialists. You’ll find several Architects and Designers, as well as experts on Planning, Project Management, Landscaping and many more.
Good Energy are the official show sponsor. Good Energy are Renewable Installation Experts and will be showcasing their holistic renewables system within the Renovation House – a life-sized home packed with the latest technologies and energy saving solutions.
The show is the perfect opportunity for you to be inspired, gather information and talk to genuine experts who will be delighted to help answer your questions and offer advice. If you are considering (or just starting) a new build, renovating a tired property or simply looking to create new space then this show will have talks, tours and advice tailored to you.
Show highlights will include discussions around how you can mitigate against rising energy bills, and other increasing costs, in your homes. A range of experts explore the technologies and methods available to you, including; improving insulation, air source heat pumps, solar panels, triple-glazed windows & much more.
Explore the new Retrofit Zone at the Show
Brand new to the Centre in November 2025, the NSBRC introduced a permanent educational exhibit: the Retrofit Zone. Visitors can explore life-sized demonstrations of practical solutions for improving their property’s energy efficiency, value and overall comfort. Retrofit is a focused form of renovation aimed at reducing energy use and cutting carbon emissions, and the new zone offers clear guidance on how these upgrades can be achieved for different types and ages of homes.
See a B Corp business in action
In 2025, the NSBRC became a Certified B Corporation (B Corp), joining a global community of companies committed to high standards of social and environmental performance, transparency and accountability. With a B Impact Assessment score of 124.7 (well above the certification threshold), the Employee-Owned business delivers outstanding performance in areas including environmental footprint, employee welfare, community impact and governance.
This milestone underlines an unwavering commitment to ethical, sustainable business practices, reinforcing the NSBRC’s purpose as more than just a homebuilding advice centre, but delivering better‑sustainable homes and business. Official show sponsor, Good Energy, are also a B Corp, and this is a great opportunity for two forward-thinking organisations to help deliver this exciting event.
Show highlights include:
- Guided educational tours of the NSBRC’s fantastic life-size exhibits*
- Panel debates answering your questions live
- FREE Self Build Course taster sessions
- 1:1 Expert Advice
- 200+ exhibitors
- FREE tickets (when booked in advance)
The Show runs from Friday 30th to Sunday 1st February with FREE advance tickets at: https://www.nsbrc.co.uk/whats-on/our-events/the-national-self-build-and-renovation-show/
The National Self Build & Renovation Show is easy to get to with the NSBRC located on Junction 16 of the M4 and parking is plentiful and FREE!
The National Self Build & Renovation Centre, Lydiard Fields, Swindon, SN5 8UB
