78 Derngate is not just a wonderful historic house. In our reception building at 82 Derngate there are two private function rooms that can be booked for daytime meetings and functions.
The venue can also be hired outside of visitor opening hours for small parties and tour & dinner packages.
The Dining Room restaurant accepts evening bookings for parties of up to 28 people for sit-down meals or slightly more for stand-up buffets and parties. To make an enquiry please telephone Rachael at The Dining Room Restaurant on 01604 230166, email her at
rachael@thediningroom.org or visit their website at
www.thediningroom.org.
To hire any of the 78 Derngate function rooms and/or to book evening tours then please email us at
78office@78derngate.org.uk or telephone us on 01604 603407.
There is a downloadable 78 Derngate venue booking form and examples of refreshments provided by The Dining Room at the bottom of this section.
The Boardroom

With seating for a maximum of 20 delegates, the Boardroom is a stylish upstairs room offering a very private setting with spectacular views.
With black chairs, boardroom-style table and white walls, the Boardroom is ideal for formal meetings.
The Boardroom is situated on the top floor, up two flights of stairs and is not wheelchair accessible.
The Dining Room can offer a range of refreshments to suit your requirements.
The Bassett-Lowke Rooms


A more informal space spanning three areas, The Bassett-Lowke Rooms are perfect for less private meetings, gatherings, parties and workshops.
With trestle tables and light wooden chairs, The Bassett-Lowke Rooms offer a flexible space. Chairs can be arranged theatre-style to seat a maximum of 25. Up to 40 people can enjoy a stand up drinks reception, coffee or buffet.
This room is partially wheelchair accessible.
Atrium & Outside

Entertain your guests in this beautiful light-filled atrium. Both the atrium and outside space can be hired for evening functions only. Ideal for summer parties and receptions.

Room Hire and Venue Hire Prices
Half day room hire for the Board Room and Bassett-Lowke Rooms: £75+VAT for up to 4 hours
Full day 9am to 5pm: £150+VAT
Evening Atrium and Gallery Function Hire: from £210+VAT
All catering is supplied from The Dining Room please see sample Group Refreshment Information below or go to The Dining Room website to sample the complete menu www.thediningroom.org.
We are not open Mondays.