The Argory

Important notice -

The Argory cafe and house are open from Thursday to Monday throughout July and August. Pre-booking no longer required. A ground floor, self-guided house tour can be booked on arrival. Monday to Thursday facilities are closed but walks accessible.

Atmospheric Irish gentry house and wooded riverside estate

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What's open in Northern Ireland

You no longer need to book to visit many of our places. The exception is the Giant’s Causeway where the Visitor Experience must be booked in advance. At Mount Stewart and Rowallane Garden pre-booking is recommended especially during weekends and holidays. However, where space is available on weekdays, pre-booking isn't always necessary. Please check the individual property pages for details before visiting.

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What's on

The Argory   County Armagh

Visiting The Argory: What you need to know

Find everything you need to know about what's open and what to expect from your visit to The Argory. We've made some changes to our usual offer, to help keep everyone safe. Open Thursday to Monday throughout July and August, visit whenever takes your fancy, no need to pre-book.

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Things to see and do

Argory Summer Fun

Family activities at The Argory  

From 12 July you can pack up the car and bring your little ones out for an adventure at The Argory. Grab an activity map and get set, go challenge card from Visitor Reception and get ready to explore.

Explore outdoors

Fragrant Roses in full bloom at The Argory

Top summer spots at The Argory 

With its vibrant displays of flowers, summer is a great time to meander The Argory gardens. Soak up the sights and scents of summer in the sunshine or add a splash of colour to a rainy day as you embrace nature.

Bonds bridge during the autumn season

Bond's Bridge  

Bond’s Bridge was built in 1890 and is a bowstring bridge constructed of iron. It is named after the Bond family who, at the time, owned both The Argory and Derrygally Estate on the far side of the river Blackwater.

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Things to see and do

Go walking

Row of lime trees at The Argory

Lime Tree Walk 

Join us along the Lime Tree walk and marvel at these magnificent and unique wonders of nature.

The River Blackwater

River walk 

On this trail you will discover a kissing gate, all kinds of greenery and kingerfishers if you’re lucky!

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History

Discover our archives at The Argory

Into the archives  

Sally Sheridan was an archive volunteer at The Argory during last season. Here Sally shares her discoveries and stories about the family’s history.

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Our work

See our conservation work

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Back to its best: The Tack Room at The Argory  

Tired, damp and far from looking its best, the challenge was on to restore the Tack Room at The Argory to its former glory in time for the start of the new season.

Artificial Sunshine at The Argory

Artificial Sunshine at the Argory 

Follow the progress of the conservation project for the historic Acetylene lighting, from the initial restoration of the Drawing Room lampshades to the installation of the neon light sculpture 'Artificial Sunshine'

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Art and collections

Our collections

Explore the objects and works of art we care for at The Argory on the National Trust Collections website

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