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Welcome to 78 Derngate

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

78 Derngate is not just a wonderful historic house. 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 parties, wedding receptions, and tour & dinner packages - the choice is yours. 

The Dining Room restaurant can take evening bookings for parties of 15-28 people for sit-down meals or more for stand-up buffets and parties.
 
If you would like to make an enquiry, please use the function enquiry form at the bottom of this section.
  

The Boardroom

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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

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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 Function Hire: from £190+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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Latest news

28/06/2010 - 15:47

This summer the streets of Northampton are home to a pride of beautifully decorated lion sculptures. One of which has been inspired by the work of Charles Rennie Mackintosh.

 On display until September 5th, the Pride of Northampton has brought 40 lions roaring into town. The Pride has been developed by Northampton Borough Council in partnership with the arts and education company Wild in Art and is being supported by local businesses and schools.

11/06/2010 - 15:07

 

Opening on Saturday 24th July 2010 this new gallery show will feature the work of an exciting young painter.

 

Alongside his stunning collection of paintings featuring the buildings and beauty of Northampton, Sam will be unveiling his new portrait of one of Northampton's famous sons, Matt Smith.