78 Derngate - The Charles Rennie Mackintosh House

Commissioned in 1916 by Mr and Mrs Bassett-Lowke for their marital home, Mackintosh turned this Georgian house into a spectacular example of Moderne design. Bassett-Lowke was the founder of a properous model-making business and was recognised as one of Mackintosh's most demanding and progressive patrons. Famous for his earlier works, including The Glasgow School of Art and Mackintosh at the Willow Tea Rooms, Mackintosh truly altered interior design concepts of the time and this house on the edge of the Cultural Quarter displays his remarkable vision across 4 floors. In 2023, a glass-sided, two-storey extension was added to the rear of 82 Derngate which allowed greater space in the shop and reception and included a mezzanine level gallery area which affords a super view of the gardens below. Visitors will be guided through the house on the Heritage Open Day Tours and will learn a lot about both men and the history of the time. With Galleries, Shop, Gardens and an on site Restaurant, this unique visitor attraction is the perfect place to spend a few hours whilst in Northampton and, according to Eric Knowles, "is a hidden gem in a jewel of a town."

Timings

Friday 11 September:

11.30 - 4.00

Location & directions

78 Derngate, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1UH

Contact on day:

Liz Jansson

Telephone number:

+441604603407

Booking information

Pre-booking requirement:

Pre-booking required

Booking conditions:

Please call Reception on 01604 603407 to book a tour. Restricted to two people per booking.

Booking contact name:

Liz Jansson

Booking telephone number:

+441604603407

Booking email:

[email protected]

Booking opens:

01 Aug 2026 12:00 AM

Booking closes:

11 Sep 2026 12:00 AM

Accessibility details

No parking on site but car parks close by. One floor of the house is inaccessible via lift

Additional information

Max number of people:

10

Estimated duration:

0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)

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