The Argory

Atmospheric Irish gentry house and wooded riverside estate

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Neon light installation - The Argory

New art installation lights up The Argory  

The Argory has unveiled an exciting neon light art installation, designed by Northern Irish artist, Kevin Killen. The installation is now open to the public and will remain in place for a full year.

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Pumpkins grown by our Volunteers in the Walled Garden

Autumn creeps into The Argory 

Break away from the day to day hustle and bustle and take a peaceful stroll around The Argory as autumn takes hold on the estate.

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.

Go walking

Lime Tree Walk at the changing of the seasons
The River Blackwater

Lime Tree walk 

Join us along the Lime Tree walk as autumn sets in and changes the landscape of the estate from vibrant greens to soft golden hues.

River walk 

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

See our conservation work

The tack room, The Argory, Moy, National Trust

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.

painting the ceiling detail in the study at The Argory

Saved from the flood: Restoring the study at The Argory  

Seven years after being badly damaged in a flood, the study in The Argory is in the final stages of a restoration project that will see it reopen to the public once again …

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Help us light up The Argory. We are currently restoring the acetylene gas lighting fittings back to their former glory.

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Discover the house and collections

Conservator dismantling a lampshade fom The Argory

Conserving Lampshades from the Argory 

Occasionally conservation treatment is just not viable. These lampshades from The Argory have had new silk shades, but using the original beaded fringe.

Meet Edith and Janet, our two conservation assistants at The Argory

Meet the conservation team at The Argory  

Janet and Edith are our long serving Queens of clean (conservation assistants) at The Argory. Together they look after the conservation housekeeping and opening of the house. Let’s find out a little bit more about them…

Discover our archives at The Argory

Into the archives  

Sally Sheridan is a long-term archive volunteer at The Argory. Every month Sally will share her discoveries and stories about the family’s history.

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Art at The Argory, past and present - a talk

Thu 04 Oct 2018
19:00-20:30
Discover the secrets of Mr Bond's art collection which inspired the idea of hanging a modern neon sculpture in the Argory's historic West Hall. Places are limited and booking is essential

Half Term Halloween Fest

Sat 27 Oct 2018
11:00-16:00
Look no further for things to do this half term. Come see our Pumpkin Patch, pick and carve your own pumpkin, explore our Halloween trail, enjoy craft activities, make a magical wand and try some ghoulish treats in the cafe

Christmas Fair

Sat 01 Dec 2018
11:00-17:00
The festive period is not complete without a visit to the Argory's Christmas Fair, featuring a number of craft, food and drink stalls, as well as traditional festive entertainment. Soak up the wonderful atmosphere and see the house decorated for...

Santa's Magical Kingdom

Thu 06 Dec 2018
16:00-16:30
Santa and his helpers have a new experience for you at the Argory this Christmas. Come and see Santa, Mrs Claus and all the Elves.
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Eating and shopping

Eating and shopping

Books on display in a second hand bookshop

Blackwater books  

Pop in and say hello to our bookshop volunteers – we’ve got a variety of different books on offer and there’s something to suit everyone’s taste.

Bowl of pumpkin soup, with bread roll accompaniment

Courtyard Coffee Shop  

Enjoy homemade soups, seasonal sandwiches and hot drinks in the Courtyard coffee shop. All of the food we sell is made on-site and we use the National Trust Cookbook as well as local recipes to create an enticing menu for our visitors.

One of the rugs for sale in the shop at Trengwainton garden

Gift Shop  

We've a wide variety of products to buy in our beautiful gift shop. Whether you're looking for a gift or souvenir or even a treat for yourself, you'll find something lovely to take home.

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Groups

Explore inside The Argory

Bring your group to The Argory 

Our local guides provide informative and entertaining tours, highlighting stories about the MacGeough Bond family and the wonderful house collections including the Steinway piano and the barrel organ.

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Get involved

Working in the walled garden at The Argory

Volunteer with us at The Argory  

Do you want to spend your time learning, meeting people, and being part of a team? Whatever your skill set, The Argory has plenty of opportunities for volunteering and we're always on the lookout for new additions to the team.

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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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