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78 Derngate

78 Derngate, Northampton, England
01604 603407
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Ranked #1 of 12 attractions in Northampton
4.5 of 5 stars 35 Reviews
Type: Architectural Buildings
Description: This early 19th-century house is the only Charles Rennie Mackintosh to be found outside of Scotland.
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Leicester
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40 reviews 40 reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2012

My mum loves Remy Macintosh took the whole family as part of a birthday treat. the guided tour round this house is great the guide is so informative and helpful we will be coming back soon More

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Northampton
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17 reviews 17 reviews
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5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

Really enjoyed our time here - fascinating house and good guided tour. The staff were friendly and helpful and there were some interesting exhibitions. And, as an added bonus, if you sign the gift aid form you get a free pass for the year! The only additional thing I would have liked was some more information about the time when... More

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East Anglia
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8 reviews 8 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

You are in for a treat if you are a Mackintosh fan and visit here. Even if you are not into Mackintosh this a part of our social history and will interest anyone who likes to see how some people were able to live in the past More

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Wells-next-the-Sea, United Kingdom
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012

A medium sized private house which was the last commission of this talented designer. The house has been well restored and is presented in a most interesting manner. Staff on duty during our visit were enthusiastic and helpful. Well worth the admission. More

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London, United Kingdom
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45 reviews 45 reviews
Reviews in 31 cities Reviews in 31 cities
45 helpful votes 45 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 April 2012

You would never expect to stumble upon a fabulous Rennie Macintosh interior in a town such as Northampton, but here it is, beautifully and sensitively restored, open six days a week, 11 months of the year. More

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Northamptonshire
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 April 2012

A jewel in Northampton history, wonderfully and cleverly restored with a fascinating story plus a lovely restaurant. More

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Long buckby
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22 reviews 22 reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 April 2012

Interesting architecture, some fantastic sculptures in the garden. Interesting exhibitions that change fairly frequently, piece de resistance..outstanding restaurant, wonderful afternoon tea, of just a restful cuppa far from the madding crowd...this is the place to come. No fee to use the cafe More

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Northampton
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21 reviews 21 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2012

Superb mixture of modern and old with the style and elegance of Rennie Mackintosh. A stunning building which has to be seen to be appreciated. More

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Northampton
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
86 helpful votes 86 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

What an amazing place, it was well worth going on the guided tour (no extra cost) and I would highly recommend the on site cafe/restaurant. More

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Market Harborough, United Kingdom
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9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 8 cities Reviews in 8 cities
21 helpful votes 21 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 March 2012

Well worth a visit and tour for anyone interested in design, architecture, interiors or just modern spaces ( next door and restaurant ) aligned with small terraced gems - this is certainly one. The room at the front, which you come to last, will knock your socks off with its daring design. Telegraph subscriber 2 for 1 offer too. Superb... More

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