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Meeting Rooms, Private Functions, Venue Hire, Corporate Events, Workshops

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

people around conference table

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

 

people having a cream tea

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.

 

 The rear of 78 derngate from the outside

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.

 

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[file] Room & Venue Hire Booking Form 2013.doc17/05/13 11:04 am35 KB
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Latest news

09/06/2013 - 20:48

 78 Derngate has received a commendation in this year's East Midlands Heritage Awards at a ceremony at Nottingham Trent University.

Our award was in the category entitled Resilience and Innovation and reflects the Trust's innovative planning for the next five year's leading to our centenery.

Members of the public can also vote for their favourite museum as part of the Northamptonshire Museums & Historic Houses Heritage Awards recognising excellence in museums and historic houses.

25/05/2013 - 20:35

The kitchen at 78 Derngate is looking very smart indeed.  The Trustees and Friends of 78 Derngate have recently commissioned craftsmen from Roger Coe Joiners in Northampton to make replicas of the dresser and side table.