The Argory

Atmospheric Irish gentry house and wooded riverside estate

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Half term at The Argory

Halloween Capers in Mid Ulster 

There is so much to enjoy at our Mid Ulster properties this Halloween half term, you may have a preference.....or you could be brave and experience all!

Explore outdoors

Walled Garden 1

Inside the Walled Garden 

Many visitors have enjoyed visiting the walled garden this summer and observing nature at its best. Throughout September we are opening the gates of our Walled Garden on Thursdays from 11am to 3pm so everyone can pop in for gardening tips and to pick their own. At 2pm there will be a gardening workshop led by one of our estate team. Pop in and have a chat with our gardeners, rangers and volunteers.....there's no better way to spend your free time.

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.

Dogs on leads in Mid Ulster

'Calling all my canine buddies' 

My name’s Biscuit, Mid Ulster properties Staff Morale Officer. I live at The Argory and love walking with my human, Matthew, along the Lime Tree walk and across the Boardwalk.

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 the golden shades of autumn start to show and the leaves start to fall.

River walk 

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

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…

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What's on

Upcoming events

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Halloween at The Argory

Sat 26 Oct 2019
11:00-16:00
Visit The Argory Pumpkin Patch and explore the creepy critter and beastly bug trail around the estate. Additional charge for pumpkins Normal Admission. NT Members and under 5's free.

Christmas Wreath Workshop *SORRY, SOLD OUT*

Tue 26 Nov 2019
10:30-12:30
Learn the tricks behind making beautiful Christmas wreaths and create your very own festive display.

Christmas Fair

Sat 30 Nov 2019
11:00-17:00
The festive period is not complete without a visit to The Argory's Christmas Fair, featuring a variety of craft, food and drink stalls, as well as traditional festive entertainment.

Santa at The Argory

Thu 05 Dec 2019
16:00-16:30
Santa and his helpers can't wait to welcome all the good boys and girls back to The Argory this Christmas. The Elves will entertain you in various fun areas of the courtyard and you will all visit Santa in the big house.
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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.

Scone

Courtyard coffee shop 

Light lunches and home-baked treats on offer in the Courtyard Coffee Shop at The Argory. Open every day 11am to 5pm throughout the summer.

The Argory Shop

The Argory Gift Shop......a celebration of nature in all forms 

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, your garden or the creatures who live within it.....you'll find something unique to take home.

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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

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.

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

Learn more about our appeal
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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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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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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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