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July
Events
We love showcasing our work and meeting anyone planning a timber-framed project. Meeting us at any of our events is a great way to discuss your plans, get expert advice, and find inspiration for your project, whether it’s an oak-framed house, glulam extension, Douglas fir cabin, larch annex, or other structural timber outbuildings, while speaking directly with homeowners and the team behind each build.
Here’s where you’ll find us in the coming months. To book an appointment, email hello@carpenteroak.com. Keep checking this page for upcoming events, new listings, and free ticket links!
Live Build Event: See an oak frame building mid-construction
When: Saturday 18th July 2026
Where: Near Ilminster, Somerset
Join us for an exclusive 1-hour tour and see a timber frame extension taking shape up-close. This is a unique opportunity to witness the craftsmanship, materials, and structural beauty of a timber frame project in progress. You'll have a chance to see how the structural frame, encapsulation and building fabric work together to form a cohesive building system, and ask our experts your questions about building with an oak frame.
Please register your interest and we'll be in touch with more details and to book your preferred time slot.
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September
Build It Live South West
When: Saturday 12th - Sunday 13th September 2026
Where: Westpoint Arena, Clyst St Mary, Exeter EX5 1DJ
The biggest show for self-builders in the South West region is the Build It Live South West show at Exeter's Westpoint Arena, and it's not to be missed! Come and meet the Carpenter Oak team who will be there to discuss your plans with you. Whether you're thinking about building an extension, outbuilding or your dream oak frame home, we'd love to talk to you about what you can achieve with a structural timber frame.
Check back here in summer 2026 for a free ticket link.
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October
Homebuilding & Renovating Show - Edinburgh
When: Saturday 4th - Sunday 5th October 2026
Where: Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB
Stand: 353
Scotland's other Homebuilding & Renovating show of 2026 is in October at the Royal Highland Centre, Edinburgh. If you can't make it to Glasgow in May, we'd love to meet you in Edinburgh. Carpenter Oak has a dedicated yard in Scotland and has been building bespoke frames across Scotland for over 25 years. Come and talk to our Design & Project Consultant, Fergus Stuart, who will be ready to help you with expert advice about your timber framed project – visit him at Stand 353.
Check back here in summer 2026 for a free ticket link.
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October
National Self Build & Renovation - Autumn Show
When: Friday 9th & Saturday 10th October 2026
Where: National Self Build & Renovation Centre (NSBRC), Swindon, SN5 8UB
The NSBRC's busy autumn show will have a huge range of exhibitors and experts to talk to, and you can tour the Centre as well for unrivalled advice and information on self building.
You can also book a one-to-one consultation with Dan Wilson, our Design and Project Consultant, to meet him at the show. Dan can help guide you if you're thinking about or planning a structural timber frame for your home, extension, outbuilding or other space. If you're further along with your project and have any architect's drawings, please bring them along and you can talk them through with Dan, and get a better understanding of how Carpenter Oak's specialist services can help with your build. Please get in touch with us to book a time to meet with Dan.
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October
Open House Event: Experience an oak frame family home
When: Saturday 17th October 2026
Where: Near Witham, Essex
We're holding an open house event at an oak framed home in Essex.
Visiting a finished oak-framed home is one of the most valuable steps a self-builder can take – seeing a completed home in person brings drawings to life and offers practical insight. Attending the event allows visitors to understand how oak framing works in reality, how spaces feel, and how design decisions perform day-to-day.
You’ll have a chance to:
- Experience the warmth, scale and character of a finished oak-framed home
- See how traditional oak joinery integrates with modern glazing and energy efficiency
- Understand the benefits of a future-proofed design
- View craftsmanship and detailing up close, from structure to finishes
- Meet the owners of the home to hear about their experience building a home with a structural timber frame
- Ask informed questions about design, build process and performance
- Discuss your own ideas and plans with Carpenter Oak’s expert team
For anyone planning a new home or oak frame extension, visiting a real, lived-in project offers clarity, confidence and inspiration – helping you take the next step in your own self-build journey.
Please register your interest and we'll be in touch with more details and to book your preferred time slot.
