Royal & Derngate

Royal & Derngate is an arts center in Northampton with two connected theater spaces designed to host different types of performances and productions. The complex includes a cinema, café, and additional spaces for exhibitions and other cultural events.

The theater with the older name was designed in the 1880s as an elaborate building and has over a century of history. The second theater space was built about a century later, and the two were eventually united under shared management.

The venue serves as a gathering place where the local community comes together to experience theater, music, and dance performances throughout the year. The spaces are regularly used for workshops and classes where visitors can participate in creative activities.

The complex is centrally located and accessible by public transportation; the facilities can be easily navigated through wide corridors and level access points. When visiting, allow time to explore both the theater spaces and the connected cinema.

The building with the older name was designed by a celebrated Victorian architect famous for his theater designs. Its ornate interior decoration and handcrafted details from that era remain visible to visitors today.

Location: Northampton

Inception: 1884

Architects: Charles J. Phipps

Official opening: 1884

Address: 19-21 Guildhall Road, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 1DP, England

Website: https://royalandderngate.co.uk

GPS coordinates: 52.23620,-0.89360

Latest update: December 8, 2025 19:54