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Welcome to 78 Derngate

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Welcome ...

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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.

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Enjoy England Excellence Award 2009

 

 

Visit

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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. 

Open February to Christmas, Tuesday to Sunday, 10am to 5pm. 

' To the great museums of the world, there must now be added one other. 78 Derngate, Northampton . . . this is the most delightful museum you will ever see'
Daily Telegraph

News & Events

gallery

An inspiring and eclectic selling exhibition in collaboration with Design Factory showcasing contemporary designers/makers from the East Midlands.

Jul 5 2009 14:00 - 15:00

2p.m. - 3p.m. Free entry.

Sunday March 1

Mario Nobre - classic guitar

Sunday April 5

George Fenning – mandolin

Sunday May 3

Elliot Bannister Combo

Sunday June 7

Ian Clarke - popular guitar

Sunday July 5

Ian Clarke - keyboard smoothies

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.

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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.

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