78 Derngate, Northampton

Name: 78 Derngate
Address: 78 Derngate, 82 Derngate, Northampton, NN1 1UH, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1604 603407

#14 among attractions in Northampton

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78 Derngate is a Grade II* listed Georgian house in the Cultural Quarter of Northampton, England, originally built in 1815. Its interior was extensively remodelled in 1916 and 1917 by the architect Charles Rennie Mackintosh for businessman Wenman Joseph Bassett-Lowke as his first marital home. Mackintosh's designs for the house are considered to be one of the first examples of the Art Deco style to be seen in Britain. ()

Architectural style: Art NouveauCoordinates: 52°14'8"N, 0°53'24"W

Address

78 Derngate, 82 DerngateCastleNorthampton NN1 1UH United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1604 603407

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Day trips

78 Derngate – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Roadmender, Grosvenor Centre, Nene Whitewater Centre, County Cricket Ground.

0.5 miNW
Dancing, Nightlife
Roadmender, Northampton
13 min walk • Roadmender is a live music venue in Lady's Lane, Northampton, England. Set in a former school building, the venue has left an indelible print on generations of the town's teenagers as the only major live venue in the town and the most recognised indie club remaining in regular...
~1620 ftNW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Grosvenor Centre, Northampton
8 min walk • The Grosvenor Centre is a shopping centre in the town centre of Northampton, England. Work started in 1972 and the building opened in 1976. The two-level centre is located adjacent to Market Square, and is owned by Legal & General. In 2014 it underwent a £3 million refurbishment.
1.1 miSE
Kayak rentals, Kayaking, Rafting
Nene Whitewater Centre, Northampton
29 min walk • The Nene Whitewater Centre was the UK's first pumped artificial whitewater course. It is located on the River Nene in Northampton. The 300m course was designed by slalom designers, Proper Channels Ltd and built in 1999 by Wrekin Construction. Water can be partially diverted around a weir via an automatically controlled sluice gate.
1.2 miNE
Outdoor activities, Cricket, Sport
County Cricket Ground, Northampton
31 min walk • The County Ground is a cricket venue on Wantage Road in the Abington area of Northampton, England. It is home to Northamptonshire County Cricket Club, and was used by Northampton Town F.C. from 1897 to 1994.
0.8 miS
Historical landmark
Delapré Abbey, Northampton
20 min walk • Delapré Abbey is an English neo-classical mansion in Northamptonshire. The mansion and outbuildings incorporate remains of a former monastery, the Abbey of St Mary de la Pré, near the River Nene 1 mile south south-east of Northampton.
~1550 ftW
Church
All Saints' Church, Northampton
8 min walk • All Saints' Church, Northampton is a Church of England parish church in the centre of Northampton. The current church was largely built after a fire and was consecrated in 1680. It is a Grade I listed building.
~1190 ftNW
Architecture, Vernacular architecture, City hall
Northampton Guildhall, Northampton
6 min walk • Northampton Guildhall is a municipal building in St Giles' Square in Northampton, England. It is a Grade II* listed building.
~1070 ftS
52°13'58"N • 0°53'22"W
Northampton Marina, Northampton
6 min walk • Sailing, Marina, Park
0.5 miNW
Church, Romanesque architecture
The Holy Sepulchre, Northampton
14 min walk • The Holy Sepulchre is a Norman round church in Sheep Street, Northampton, England. It is a Grade I listed building. Dating from circa 1100, it was possibly built by Simon de Senlis, Earl of Northampton.
1.1 miS
52°13'12"N • 0°52'55"W
Delapre Golf Centre, Northampton
30 min walk • Golf, Outdoor activities
0.9 miN
Park
The Racecourse, Northampton
23 min walk • The Racecourse is an open space park situated in the centre of Northampton. It is the sports park for Northampton with football, rugby, bowls, tennis, and more. The park has many paths connecting different areas and over 100 streetlights. It is surrounded by the Mounts, Kingsley and Semilong estates.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is 78 Derngate open?

78 Derngate is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 10 am - 5 pm
Wednesday 10 am - 5 pm
Thursday 10 am - 5 pm
Friday 10 am - 5 pm
Saturday 10 am - 5 pm
Sunday 10 am - 5 pm

Which popular attractions are close to 78 Derngate?

Nearby attractions include Royal & Derngate, Northampton (4 min walk), Northampton Marina, Northampton (6 min walk), Northampton Museum and Art Gallery, Northampton (6 min walk), Northampton Guildhall, Northampton (6 min walk).

How to get to 78 Derngate by public transport?

The nearest stations to 78 Derngate:

Train

Northampton (19 min walk)