The best Homes and Gardens shows

The National Homebuilding and Renovating Show

When and where? 19 -22 March 2009; NEC, Birmingham.

Why visit? If you've been fantasising about building your own home, a visit to this event may help your dreams become a reality - or at least help you take a reality check! With over 500 exhibitors, the show aims to help home-owners find the right products and services to convert, extend, renovate or build a house from scratch. You can also join one of 120 free seminar and masterclass sessions over the four days.

Further information: Tickets cost £10 in advance or £14 on the door (children under 16 go free). Find out more at www.homebuildingshow.co.uk - or call 0871 945 4547.