78 Derngate

The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries

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Welcome to 78 Derngate

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Winner of the 2009 Enjoy England Excellence Award for Best Small Visitor Attraction in England, 78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries is recognised as the place to visit in Northampton.
The house at 78 Derngate was remodelled by the world-famous designer and architect, Charles Rennie Mackintosh in his iconic Modernist style.
The Gallery Upstairs is free to enter, selling and showing the best in contemporary craft.
The Dining Room, the in-house boutique-style restaurant serves a full range of delicious contemporary cuisine, while the gift & craft shop offers a unique shopping experience.

History

Find out more about the history of this remarkable house, how Charles Rennie Mackintosh became involved, and how it has been restored to its former glory.

See how the house looks now. You can see a slideshow of the house here, or take a virtual tour.

Visit

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78 Derngate is an important and award-winning historic house set in the heart of Northampton. Only one hour away from London and close to the MI, Northampton is a vibrant, eight hundred year old county town. Along with numerous other attractions within the town, 78 Derngate is a gem of a tourist attraction waiting to be discovered.

78 Derngate is presently closed for winter

The House re-opens on Wednesday, February 1st until Saturday, December 22nd.

Tuesday to Sunday, 10 am to 5 pm.

News & Events

Cushy Numbers

Feb 1 2012 - 10:00 - Apr 22 2012 - 16:30

Mackintosh Rose

Cushy Numbers will be a delightful insight into the world of patchwork and quilting.

Philippe Handford

Apr 28 2012 - 10:00 - Jul 1 2012 - 16:30

Winner of the Innovative Design Awards 2011, Philippe Handford presents his solo show.

EAT at 78

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The Dining Room

A stunning boutique-style restaurant serving a selection of gourmet teas, coffees and cakes, light meals and hot lunches, all home made from locally-sourced produce. Don't miss the piece-de-resistance, the reinvention of the classic afternoon tea.

SHOP at 78

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Shopping

Showcasing quality contemporary gifts, jewellery and crafts from modern designer makers as well as books, cards and gifts featuring Mackintosh, his contemporaries and other significant figures from the history of art.

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GALLERY at 78

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The Gallery Upstairs

The Gallery Upstairs is the new gallery showcasing some of the best of contemporary crafts.
Tucked within 78 Derngate, it brings a taste of excellent craft with a year-round programme of selling exhibitions.
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ENJOY at 78

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Private Functions &

Corporate Hospitality:
With its stunning collection of rooms, prestigious town centre location and unique quality, 82 Derngate is ideally suited for private and corporate events, functions and workshops.