Green Open Homes Month 2026
Last year’s Green Open Homes Week was a great success and we plan to run a repeat event this year, probably throughout the whole of October, in conjunction with the Environment Centre who willbe focussing on Home Energy. Look out for more details coming soon. In the mean time, if there is a particular home you would like to visit despite the event being over, please use the GET IN TOUCH option and we will try to arrange this.
The aim of the event is to help visitors find out more about how to green your home or lifestyle or reduce your monthly bills. Homes open last year, and we hope will open again this year, showcased a range of energy-saving, water-saving and other eco-friendly features and tips, offering the opportunite to hear first hand from ordinary people who’ve already made changes and can tell you what works and what doesn’t, from major purchases like solar panels to simple money- and eco-saving lifestyle hacks.
Alongside the event, some local independent businesses offered free workshops on topics including clothing repair and green cleaning. Your support of these businesses helps the local economy thrive.
What the homes show
Solar panels, batteries, and solar water heating
Insulation, draught-proofing, and DIY solutions
Home heating including heat pumps and other low carbon home heating and cooling
Food growing, composting, food preserving, and supermarket alternatives
Recycled, upcycled, eco-friendly materials, and plastic-free
Sustainable travel, cargo bikes, electric cars, and car-free
Rainwater harvesting and water saving
Wildlife, eco-friendly gardening, re-wilding
Would you like to open your home next time?
We welcome properties of all types, from flats to detached houses, from rental to ownership, because there are things you can do whatever your situation. If you only want to open your garden, that’s fine too. We are also interested in any local independent businesses who would like to showcase what they’re doing for the environment. If you’re interested in getting involved next time please get in touch.
You can see our advice for householders here.