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Charles Rennie Mackintosh
We are a multi-award-winning visitor attraction offering an unforgettable day out in Northampton.
  • Open to the public
  • Boutique restaurant
  • Stylish design shop
  • Elegant spaces for hire

Designed and remodelled by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916, 78 Derngate has been meticulously restored and opened to the public.

On-site: a boutique restaurant, light-filled art galleries, a stylish design shop and elegant spaces that can be hired for meetings, events and functions.

78 Derngate was the architect's final major commission; his visionary patron, Northampton model engineer, W.J Bassett-Lowke. It is the only place outside Scotland in which Mackintosh's mature architectural and interior style can be seen in their original setting. As such, the house has drawn many thousands of visitors from around the globe.

Now you can follow in their footsteps and see this unique work from one of Britain's most influential and celebrated designers. Famed, not only for its Charles Rennie Mackintosh design but now also as an elegant and special venue. Afternoon tea, fabulous food, stylish shopping, inspirational art exhibitions, business meetings and corporate events.

A warm welcome awaits you!

Naive: Joint Exhibition by Two Contemporary Local Artists

Learners from local vocational college, Workbridge, visited the house a few months ago and have obviously been inspired by what they saw! The group of students from the Arts and Innovation Hub have created some wonderful work which is now on display for all to see! Entitled The Charles Rennie Mackintosh Project, the exhibition covers a wide range of skills and techniques which showcases their talent and enthusiasm. Entry to the exhibition is free and is on until Friday March 1st from 10am - 4.30pm (except Mondays)and the learners who have all put in so much work and effort will be delighted to know that a wider audience will now get to appreciate their creative skills!

Stylish new reception and retail space

View of new extension from extended gardens

BBC Look East at 78 Derngate

Yesterday we had the pleasure of welcoming Stuart Ratcliffe from BBC Look East to 78 Derngate. Stuart spent the afternoon talking to Liz and Les about the history of 78 Derngate, its importance to our local heritage and history and the exciting extension developments! You can read the online version of our segment by clicking the button here, and catch up on iPlayer to see the footage which was on at 6:30pm Tuesday 7th February. 

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Open February 1st 2024 - December 22nd 2024

BOOK TICKETS

Standard Admission:

£

10.00

IMPORTANT UPDATE RE DINING ROOM!

Dining Room bookings: 01604 230166.

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78 Derngate Charles Rennie Mackintosh designed house

78 & 80 Derngate

The Mackintosh-designed interior and exterior of 78 has been sensitively restored to the original 1916 scheme. The whole of 80 is completely remodelled to create a new visitor centre and exhibition space.

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The Dining Room restaurant Northampton

The Dining Room

From a coffee to a light lunch, full afternoon tea or a delicious meal - The Dining Room is sure to delight. Combine with a visit to the Mackintosh House for a fabulous day out.

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Rooms for Hire

We can offer a number of stylish and beautiful spaces for hire within our buildings - all of them designed by leading architects. Our on-site team can offer catering for your event.

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Take a virtual tour

Take a virtual wander through our buildings or use the buttons to jump to specific places.
The view can be panned and zoomed using your pointer and the on-screen controls.

Entrance

Shop

The Atrium

The
Bassett-Lowke
Rooms

Gallery

The Dining Room

The Deck

Visitor Information

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Accolades

Though 78 Derngate is but a small terraced house in the English midlands it has been the subject of much comment over the years. Its remodelling by Charles Rennie Mackintosh in 1916 -17 created something that has fascinated people for a century.

Dan Cruickshank

Dan Cruickshank
Art historian and broadcaster

"78 Derngate is dazzling."
Simon Calder

Simon Calder
Travel Editor The Independent

"78 Derngate is one of those places you have to shout about. It is a textbook example of how to do tourism."
John McAslan CBE

John McAslan CBE
Restoration Architect 78 Derngate

"An extraordinary riot of colour and pattern, mitigated by textural subtlety and attention to detail. 78 Derngate is a house of drama, richness and depth."
Eric Knowles

Eric Knowles
BBC Antiques Roadshow

"An ordinary street in an ordinary town but behind one of these front doors lies one of the most important interiors of the entire twentieth century."
The Telegraph

The Telegraph
Newspaper

"To the great museums of the world, there must now be added one other. No 78 Derngate, Northampton. Just opened, this is the most delightful museum you will ever see."
Roger Bilcliffe

Roger Bilcliffe
Noted authority on Charles Rennie Mackintosh

"A masterful reconstruction - sets the bar high for other owners of Mackintosh buildings."
Jonathan Foyle

Jonathan Foyle
Architectural historian and broadcaster

"Northampton has some architectural gems and 78 Derngate is a bright one."

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