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May
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!
Build it Live West
When: Saturday 30th - 31st May 2026
Where: Three Counties Showground, Malvern, WR13 6NW
Stand: B65
Build It Live are hosting their first show in the West Midlands - a great location to get to if you live in central England. We'll be there at Stand B65, ready to discuss your timber framed project with you, answer your questions and give you some inspiration with real life projects and case studies. Please go to https://builditlive.co.uk/carpenter-w26/ and use the code EXH26CAROAK for your two free tickets.
If you are planning to attend and would like to book a 1-to-1 consultation with our Design & Project Consultant Dan Wilson, please click below and register your interest on our form.
11
July
Live Build Event: See an oak frame building mid-construction
When: Saturday 11th 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.
12
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.
3
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.
17
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.
