The Charles Rennie Mackintosh house

At no additional cost take a guided tour to get the most from your visit to the Mackintosh house.

Conducted by one of our team of trained and experienced volunteer guides, our visitors frequently comment that the guided tour was the standout feature of their visit.

Tours leave daily from main reception at:

■ 10.30 am ■ 12.00 noon ■ 1.30 pm ■ 3.00 pm

Tours last around 75 minutes and include an introductory video presentation.

Tours are subject to availability and can fill up so pre-booking is strongly advised, particularly at busy times.

Please call us to discuss a tour booking.

Do I have to take a tour?
No, it's not compulsory!

If you'd prefer a self-guided visit then you will find some explanatory materials in each room of the Mackintosh house. You can also purchase our excellent souvenir guide book for a more detailed level of information.

To avoid any potential congestion from larger tour parties please call ahead to check our booked visitor numbers.

The adjoining museum display inside number 80 Derngate further explains the wider story of 78 Derngate for both touring and self-guiding visitors.

Please call us to check availability if bringing a group of more than 6 persons

We offer a special group admission rate for groups of 15+ visitors. See 'Tickets' for details.

Groups of less than 15 pay the standard rate.

Please book at least 10 working days ahead of your planned group visit.

Evening group tours of the Mackintosh house can be arranged throughout the year for 15+ visitors. An evening visit offers a private viewing of 78 Derngate and can be combined with a drinks reception. For a truly special evening, why not add a full meal too.

For all group visits you will need to download, complete and return a group booking form and deposit.

School and student groups can book daytime or evening tours.

We have an Educational Resource Pack available for teachers.

Please visit the 'Education' page on for full information.

Location
We're located very close to the centre of Northampton, close to Northampton Museum and The Royal & Derngate Theatre.

Location map
Full location information for public transport locations and driving directions to car parks can be found on the map below. Click on the map marker pins to display detailed information. Use the controls top left or your mouse wheel to zoom in and out.

Use this link to open the map full screen.

Driving
Our postcode is NN1 1UH.
From the South - M1 Junction 15 or A43
From the North - M1 Junction 16 or A14/A43
From the East - A45
From the West - A45/A4500
Follow signs for 'Town Centre' & 'Royal & Derngate Theatre'.

Parking
The nearest car park is at Hazelwood Road, postcode NN1 1LG - 5 mins walk.

If travelling from the East - A45 - the Midsummer Meadow car park: [ NN1 5NX ] avoids having to enter the town's one way system; 10 mins walk across the park to 78 Derngate. Two other nearby multi storey car parks are St Johns [ NN1 1HA ] and St Michael's [ NN1 3HR ] - both 10 mins walk. Free parking is available at certain times - current car park charge information can be found on the Northampton Borough Council website.

Full location information and driving directions to car parks can be found on our contact map. Click on the map marker pins to display detailed information.

There is no parking available on-site at 78 Derngate though pick up and drop off from the street nearby is possible for visitors with limited mobility.

Public transport

Northampton Railway Station
Trains from London Euston [ 1 hr ] and Birmingham [ 1 hr ] stop here.
This location is a twenty minute walk, via gentle upward inclines, to 78 Derngate.

London Northwestern Railway offers direct services from London Euston, Milton Keynes and Birmingham to Northampton.

Taxis are available at the station: ask for "The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House - 78 Derngate, on the corner of Derngate and Victoria Promenade by Becket's Park".

Northgate Bus Station
Buses into Northampton stop here or on-street in The Drapery (adjacent).
This location is a fifteen minute walk to 78 Derngate.
Gentle downhill slopes en-route.

Becket's Park Cycle CoNNect Station
Public Cycle hire station. A useful option for getting around Northampton and beating the traffic. This location is a five minute walk from 78 Derngate.
For current real-time bike availability, other stations and details of the scheme see the scheme website.

Full location information for public transport locations and routes to 78 Derngate can be found on our contact map. Click on the map marker pins to display detailed information.

Book now?

The Mackintosh house: Call +44 (0)1604 603407

The Dining Room Restaurant: Call +44 (0)1604 230166

For group bookings of 15+ click 'Groups'.

Take a look around now before your visit?
This way to our Virtual Tour.