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Bell House Festival of Retrofit

  • Bell House Dulwich 27 College Rd England, SE21 7BG United Kingdom (map)

A day of creative repair workshops, talks and stalls for healthy homes and neighbourhoods!

Join South East London Community Energy , Blue Patch and Bell House on the 7th June 2026 for 🛠️🧵💡The Festival of Retrofit💡🧵🛠️

The Bell House Festival of Retrofit is a free afternoon at Bell House for Dulwich residents curious about what retrofit actually means for a home like theirs. Browse, ask questions, pick up practical ideas — and leave with something you can actually do.

Expect brilliant speakers, hands-on workshops, energy advice, and plenty of friendly conversation about the small changes that add up to something big.

On the day:

  • Expert panel talks on Retrofit and Climate Resilience

  • Hands-on repointing workshop

  • Energy advice stalls and retrofit assessors

  • Easy take-away actions for every home

  • Food and green networking

A day of family friendly activities, talks, workshops, stalls and food to:

  • Get crafty & learn to repair your stuff, homes and communities

  • get 1:1 advice from energy advisors and retrofit assessors

  • understand what questions to ask when thinking about retrofit

  • explore what materials and technologies are available

  • speak with people who are experienced in retrofit

  • galvanise your community to affect change in your homes and buildings

The Festival of Retrofit is part of Selce's Summer of DIY and is supported by Southwark Community Energy Fund & the National Lottery Community Fund.