The Argory

Description

The Argory is an atmospheric Irish gentry house and wooded riverside estate located near Moy in County Armagh. Built in the 1820s for the MacGeough Bond family, it is a Neo-classical house with interiors largely unchanged since 1900. The property offers a peaceful mix of historic rooms, gardens, and countryside walks.

Visitors can explore the historic house, learn about the family’s modern art collection, and discover the Light Box interactive area for children. Outdoor features include a rose garden with sundial, pleasure grounds, scenic riverside walks across a 315-acre estate, and a natural wooden play area with picnic lawns. Additional attractions include a second-hand bookshop, an artisan pop-up shop, and refreshments available from the courtyard café at weekends.

Visitors are advised to contact the venue directly for current pricing information.

Overall, The Argory offers a calm and intimate historic house experience set within beautiful woodland surroundings. It combines heritage, art, outdoor play, and nature in one visit. This attraction is ideal for families, history lovers, walkers, and anyone seeking a relaxed countryside day out in Northern Ireland.

Features

  • Paid
  • Host birthday parties: No

Features

  • House: An Irish gentry house built in the 1820s, set overlooking the River Blackwater.
  • Garden: Small but impressive rose garden, complete with sundial, leading into the pleasure grounds and featuring arbours and flanked by two pavillions.
  • Estate: A 315-acre estate featuring oaks, chestnut, beech and impressive pollard lime trees.
  • Play area: Natural wooden play area for all ages, adjacent to the main car park and lawns for picnics. Balance bikes available from visitor reception.
  • Shopping: Visit our second-hand bookshop in courtyard, operated by our volunteers. Browse 'The Coach House Collective's' artisan pop-up shop and support local artists at The Argory.
  • Art Collections: Mr Bond, was an avid collector of modern art. During his lifetime, he amassed an extraordinary collection of work by Ulster artists, which he hung in his suite of private rooms in his family home.
  • Light Box area for Kids: This interactive space 'The Light Box' allows families to follow the story of light at The Argory. Kids can create their own neon art masterpiece.
  • Bookshop: Blackwater bookshop is open when the rest of the property is opened.

Facilities

  • Parking: Parking available. 
  • Food & Drinks: Hot drinks and sweet treats available in the courtyard every weekend. Indoor seating available. 

Price

Price: Paid

Price Details

Contact the venue for pricing information.

Birthday Parties

Offer Birthday Parties: No

  • House Sat-Sun: 12:00 - 16:00
  • Bookshop Sat-Sun: 11:00 - 17:00
  • Grounds Mon-Sun: 11:00 - 17:00

Address: The Argory, Derrycaw Road, Dungannon, UK

Post Code: BT71 6NA

Council: Dungannon

County: County Armagh,

  • By Car: 3 miles from M1. Exit on signposted junction 13 or 14. Please note that at weekends access via Bond's Bridge is closed. To avoid disappointment please book in advance. Weekends are busier times. If you do not book we cannot guarantee admission. However, where space is available, pre-booking may not always be necessary. Car parking within the grounds of the estate. Accessible parking also available.
  • By Bus: Portadown to Dungannon (passing close Portadown train station), alight Charlemont, 2½ mile walk.

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