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. 

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

78 Derngate
Northampton Trust
entrance via 82 Derngate
Northampton
NN1 IUH
telephone: 01604 603 407
email: info@78derngate.org.uk
web: www.78derngate.org.uk

2010 Opening Times

February 2nd - December 19th
78 Derngate House, Galleries & Restaurant
Open Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 am - 5.00 pm.
Last entry 4.30 pm.  Closed Mondays, (except Bank Holidays).

Free entry

Gift& Craft Shop, The Gallery Upstairs and The Dining Room

78 Derngate Entry Prices

Full Price £6
Concessions: £5.50
Family £15 (2 adults and 2 children or 1 adult and 3 children)
Children (5-18) and Students £4
Daytime Groups (15+) £5 per person
Evening Groups (15+) £6 per person
School Parties £3 per student.
Friends of 78 Derngate: free
Members of the CRM Society: 50p off
Individual members of English Heritage: One free entry with one full price ticket purchased

Guided Tours

Starting daily at 10.30 am, 11.00 am, 12 noon, 12.30 pm,
1.30 pm, 2.00 pm, 3.00 pm and 3.30 pm.
Guided tours take approximately one hour and fifteen minutes including the introductory DVD.
Guided tours are subject to availability, to avoid disappointment please check prior to your visit by telephoning  01604 603407.

Unaccompanied tours are also available.

78 Derngate is a small house and numbers are restricted. A quick enquiry prior to your visit is recommended.

Evening Tours and Functions

Evening tours are available throughout the year to groups of 15+. Evening groups can enjoy a glamorous drinks reception or full meal.

Group Visits

Groups of 15+ can book during opening hours and evenings. Booking is required at least 10 working days before visit date. Please see the Group Booking Information and Booking Form on the website at the bottom of this page.

Educational Visits

School and Student Groups can book a tour during opening hours as well as selected evenings. An Educational Resource Pack is available for teachers priced at £10. Please see our education page for further information and bookings.

 Access

78 Derngate: The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries consists of three adjacent Georgian town-houses, making full accessibility a challenge.

The main entrance to the premises is through a wide (850mm), contemporary glass door at 82 Derngate. This is accessed via a ramp. The ground floor of the reception area, shop, atrium and into The Dining Room restaurant is on one level and is accessible.There is also access to the outside deck space through wide glass doors.The entrance into The Dining Room restaurant is via a door measuring 740mm.

Access into the Museum area is via two temporary ramps through a 750mm doorway. There is a lift to all fours floors of the cental Museum area. The lift doorway is 800mm wide.

Finding 78

For details on how to get to Northampton please refer to the Explore Northamptonshire web-site.
We are located in the heart of Northampton. Close to the Royal & Derngate Theatre.  

By Car
From South M1 Junction 15
From North M1 Junction 16
Follow signs for town centre and Royal & Derngate Theatre and park in one of
the following car parks

You can also download a printable version of this map with instructions using the attachment link below.

 By Train and Bus
78 Derngate can be reached by foot from:
Northampton Train Station - 25mins
Northampton Bus Station - 10mins
Follow signs for Town Centre and 78 Derngate

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