Mackintosh interiors in a Northampton townhouse / NORTHAMPTON

78 Derngate

See how Charles Rennie Mackintosh’s remodelling transformed a modest townhouse for W. J. Bassett-Lowke. The attraction is the relationship between rooms, decoration and everyday living, so allow time to look at the details. The paid house visit is separate from the free visitor-centre galleries and shop.

Before you go

A guided tour is not guaranteed on every visit. Check the available interpretation and discuss mobility needs in advance: the house has steep stairs and the lift does not serve every room.

The practical details

Where to find it: 78–82 Derngate, Northampton NN1 1UH
Directions and arrival information ↗
Tickets and booking: Book house admission and check the February-to-December season and normal Tuesday–Sunday opening. The galleries and visitor centre being free does not include the Mackintosh house; dining reservations are separate.
Access and getting around: Reception is approached by a small ramp. A platform lift serves the exhibition galleries and only two floors of the Mackintosh house; other rooms involve stairs. Photographic alternatives are available for inaccessible areas. Contact the venue before booking.
Official access information ↗
Visiting with children: Best approached as a short design discovery visit, choosing colours, patterns and room details to notice. Check pushchair arrangements and stairs before committing to a full-house route.

Practical information checked 15 September 2026. Confirm anything essential to your visit with the venue.

Make it part of your day

Allow 1–1½ hours for the visit, plus travel and breaks. This is a suggested planning allowance; opening times, access and availability may affect your plans.

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