Royal & Derngate Northampton
Directions
PARKING There are a number of pay and display car parks around the theatre as well as on-street parking. Blue badge holders should head for Albion Place, the closest car park to the main entrance with ample spaces for Blue Badge holders.
BY CAR FROM THE MOTORWAY From the North: Leave the motorway at J16 and turn onto the A45, signposted Northampton West. At the roundabout take the second exit to continue on the A45 and follow signs for Northampton. Follow the signs for Northampton Town Centre going past Northampton Saints Rugby ground on your right hand side. You will get to a junction (Northampton train station will be on your left), turn right at these traffic lights, move into the left hand lane and take the second exit when you come to the roundabout. At the second set of traffic lights you will turn left, follow the road and signs for St John's Car Park.
From the South: Leave the M1 at J15. At the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A45. Continue forward on the A45 (signposted Wellingborough, Kettering) following signs for the County Cricket Ground. Branch left at the Barnes Meadow Interchange, signposted for Bedford/Abington and Town Centre (just before the flyover). At the roundabout take the 1st exit onto the A428 Bedford Road (signposted Town Centre). Remain on this road (going past Becket's Park on the left) and you will reach a main junction. At these lights continue forward onto Derngate. The second left turning off Derngate will take you to Albion Place, the third will bring you onto Guildhall Road towards the St John's car parks.
BY TRAIN Northampton train station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the theatre and is served by a busy taxi rank. London Midland operates regular services with both London and Birmingham approximately an hour's journey away. For times, fares and other destination details please visit the London Midland website or contact National Rail enquiries on 08457 484950.
BY BUS There is currently a new bus interchange being built in Northampton, approximately 10 minutes walk from the theatre, the same distance as from the current bus station on Greyfriars. There are bus stops throughout the Town Centre within a 5-minute walk. For information about bus timetables and routes, please contact Traveline 0870 6082608 or online here. Local bus services are also available for travellers with disabilities: Northampton Door-to-Door Service 01604 611214.
Information
Attending a performance The main entrance for Royal & Derngate can be found on Swan Street, near the Guildhall Road. This main entrance allows you to access both auditoriums, Underground and the Box Office.
EATING AND DRINKING: The Cafe 'Eat and Drink' is open from 10am Monday to Saturday. You can purchase delicious, freshly made sandwiches, soups, salads and indulgent treats. These are all expertly made in the kitchens using locally sourced wholesome ingredients inspired by seasonal variety. Family and child-friendly options are available, all at a reasonable price. Drinks can be taken into the auditoriums in disposable cups, please ask at the bar when ordering your drink. You are also able to pre-order your interval drink. The bar in the Errol Flynn Filmhouse will open at least 30 minutes before the start of every film screening.
PHOTOGRAPHY The use of cameras, video and tape recording equipment is strictly prohibited in both auditoriums and Underground space.