Jukebox Idols

By Train

Northampton train station is approximately a 15 minute walk from the theatre and is served by a busy taxi rank. London Midland operate regular services with both London and Birmingham approximately an hours journey away. For times, fares and other destination details please visit the London Midland website or contact National Rail enquiries 08457 484950

By Bus

Northampton Bus Station is situated on Greyfriars and is approximately a 10-minute walk from the theatre. 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 Local bus services are also available for travellers with disabilities: Northampton Door-to-Door Service 01604 611214

If you would like any further information about getting to Royal & Derngate or facilities at the venue, please contact the Box Office on 01604 624811.

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.

Parking

The nearest car parks to the theatre are Albion Place, St John’s Multi-storey car park. Disabled parking is available in each car park and 24-hour CCTV cameras cover all car parks.

Access

Royal & Derngate has been completely refurbished and is now more accessible. There is level access into the building and auditoriums, with a number of wheelchair spaces in each and lift access to all floors (excluding upper-circles).

The Box Office can advise on the best location within the auditorium for each show, according to your particular requirements. If you would like to know more, you can request an Access Brochure by calling 01604 624811 or Typetalk 18002 01604 624811 or email access@royalandderngate.co.uk.

The Sennheiser Infra-red Enhanced Hearing System is available here. Headsets and receivers can be collected from the theatre shop. Guide and hearing dogs are welcome and water can be provided. If you wish to take them into the auditorium, please let Box Office know when booking so that suitable seats can be allocated for you.

Sign language interpreted and audio described performances are indicated on the individual show pages. Please ask the Box Office for further details. Audio description is performed by Grant Winston and Sue Frances who offer this service voluntarily. We would like to thank them for their fantastic work.

We are keen to make your experience an enjoyable one – please advise us of your needs at the time of booking and we will do everything we can to facilitate your requirements.