The award-winning architects, John McAslan & Partners of London, designed the renovation of the final part of the Charles Rennie Mackintosh House & Galleries Project. 82 Derngate, like 78, has had a long and chequered history. Built sometime between 1810 and 1815, it passed through several owners' hands including Northampton High School for Girls. Acquired by the 78 Derngate Northampton Trust, the house has been transformed into a stunning combination of Regency grandeur and ultra-modern efficiency housing new facilities including:

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.
Open Tuesday - Sunday, 10.00 am - 4.30 pm
Telephone - 01604 230166
email - jane@thedining-room.co.uk

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. The retail experience at 78 Derngate is easy to access on the ground floor and open
Tuesday - Sunday 10.00 am - 4.30 pm.

THE GALLERY UPSTAIRS

Housed in these stunning new galleries feature temporary exhibitions from both regional and local artists and makers.

2009 Gallery Events

February 3rd - April 19th: 'Sewing and Growing' . Contemporary Craft for your House and Garden. A range of everyday household items made beautiful and individual in the hands of talented makers.

April 25th - July 12th: 'Desire'. An inspiring and eclectic selling exhibition in collaboration with Design Factory showcasing contemporary designers/makers from the East Midlands.

May 1st - May 4th: The Bassett-Lowke Society. A working layout of Bassett-Lowke models and trains.

July 18th - October 4th: Top Dog. Designed with animals in mind, a contemporary craft exhibition.

October 10th - December 20th: Linda Miller. Top embroiderer comes to Derngate.

October 10th - December 20th: The Bounteous Mid-Winter Bazzar. A scrumptious collection of goodies to inspire and tempt.

Past Gallery Events

October - December 2008: Yummy Knits,
Contemporary knitwear to see, buy and treasure.
Featuring:
Scarves by Claire Newberry:
www.clairenewberry.com
Knitted jackets by Mary Davis:
www.elusivecollection.com
Contemporary accessories by Katie Mawson:
www.katiemawson.co.uk

Music in The Atrium
2.00 p.m. - 3.00 p.m. Free entry.
Sunday March 1st - Mario Nobre - classic guitar
Sunday April 5th - George Fenning - mandolin
Sunday May 3rd - Elliot Bannister Combo
Sunday June 7th - Ian Clarke - popular guitar
Sunday July 5th - Ian Clarke - keyboard smoothies

Talks
Thursday March 12th, 7.30 p.m.
An evening with Ken Simpson - Two years at Her Majesty's Pleasure: A National Service Memoir.
£2.50, pay on the door or book on 01604 711317.

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.

Further details can be obtained by calling 01604 603408 or email 78derngate@btconnect.com