The Argory was built in the 1820s and its hillside location has wonderful views over the gardens and 320 acre wooded estate bordering the River Blackwater. This former home of the MacGeough–Bond family has a splendid stable yard with horse carriages, harness room, acetylene gas plant and laundry. Take a stroll around the delightful gardens or for the more energetic along the woodland and riverside way-marked trails.
• Fascinating courtyard displays
• Garden, woodland and riverside walks with wonderful sweeping views
• Snowdrop walks and superb spring bulbs
• Adventure playground and environmental sculpture trail
• Enjoy afternoon tea and award winning scones in Lady Ada’s tea room
Visitor facilities –
Historic house: Garden: Countryside: Shop: Refreshments: Guided tours: Suitable for picnics: Country walk: Programme of events: Access for visitors with disability: Facilities for families: Learning: Dogs welcome on leads in grounds/garden only: Available for functions.
Opening times.
NB. This map is based on the postcode and so may not reflect the exact location.
Prices:
2012 prices as follows (Gift Aid On Entry):
Grounds
Adult: £3.00
Child: £1.50
Family: £7.50
House Tour
Adult: £5.00
Child: £2.50
Family: £13.00Opening times:
2012 opening times
Grounds
1 Jan – 29 Feb Daily 10 am – 4 pm
1 Mar - 30 April Daily 10 am – 5 pm
1 May – 30 Sep Daily 10 am – 6 pm
1 Sep – 31 Oct Daily 10 am – 5 pm
1 Nov – 31 Dec Daily 10 am – 4 pm (closed Christmas Day)
House
Admission by guided tour (timed tickets only); last admission one hour before closing
10 March–30 June: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun & Bk Hols: 12 – 5 pm.
Easter (6-15 April): Daily 12 -5pm
1 July–31 August: Daily 12 – 5 pm.
1 Sept–30 Sept: Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat & Sun: 12 noon – 5 pm.
1 October–30 October: weekends 12 noon – 4 pm.
Tearoom, Shop and Courtyard
Open as per House opening times, and the following dates when House is closed:
27 December – 1 January: daily 1 - 4 pm
February (snowdrop walks): weekends: 11 – 4 pm
Admission to house by guided tour (last admission one houre before closing. Open Bank Holiday Mondays and all other public holidays in Northern Ireland including 17th March. Tea room open as house.
Location / Directions
Cycle: The Ulster Canal Cycle Trail pasess the property.
Car: On Derrycaw Road, 4 miles from Moy, 3 miles from M1 exit 13 or 14 (coaches exit 13).
Drive time: Belfast 40 minutes.
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