Somerset South West Homebuilding and Renovating Show

According to the organiser, the show takes place on Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 November 2026 at the Bath & West Showground, Shepton Mallet, Somerset, BA4 6QN.

The organiser lists Saturday 14 November 2026 from 10:00 to 17:00 and Sunday 15 November 2026 from 10:00 to 16:30.

The organiser offers two free tickets through its website, and you need a ticket for every day you want to attend. Children aged 16 and under do not need a ticket but must be accompanied by an adult. Check the organiser's site for the ticket cut-off time before you go.

The organiser lists a seminar theatre with sessions on topics such as a beginner's guide to building your own home, how to reclaim VAT and designing a life-enhancing home, masterclasses on subjects such as how heat pumps work and essential dos and don'ts for the self-builder, a Home Energy area, and exhibitors across heating, energy efficiency, doors, windows, kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting and outdoor products.

Yes. The organiser offers free 15-minute one-to-one consultations at its Advice Centre, made up of the Planning Clinic, Ask the Expert, Ask the Architect and Ask the Builder. These are booked at the show, so it advises arriving early. Seminars and masterclasses do not need to be booked in advance, but they fill quickly.

The organiser says there is free parking at the venue. Only guide, assistance and hearing dogs are admitted to the show. The organiser also has a separate accessibility page, and it does not supply letters of invitation for overseas visitors.