Built in the 1820s, this handsome Irish gentry house is surrounded by its 320-acre wooded riverside estate. The former home of the MacGeough Bond family, a tour of this Neo-classical masterpiece reveals it is unchanged since 1900. The eclectic interior still evoking the family's tastes and interests.
All of the collection is indigenous to the house and contains a wide variety of items ranging from family portraits to copies of Old Masters and prints; pietra dura table tops and other mementoes of the Grand Tour; fine mahogany furniture bought from James Whyte and Son of Glasgow and Williams and Gibton of Dublin, a fascinating range of historic lighting including acetylene gas and the highlight of the collection a splendid cabinet barrel organ by James Bishop of London.
Outside there are sweeping vistas, superb spring bulbs, scenic walks and fascinating courtyard displays. A second-hand bookshop, adventure playground and the Courtyard Coffee Shop provide retreats for children and adults alike. A number of events take place at The Argory throughout the year including Scrufts Dog Show, Vintage Rally, Santa's Grotto and Christmas Fair.
Information
Opening times:
Grounds: all year 10am - 5pm. House: High season 12 noon - 5pm
Tel: 028 8778 4753
Email: argory@nationaltrust.org.uk
Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/argory
Address: 144 Derryclaw Road, Moy, Dungannon, Co. Armagh, BT71 6NA
Admission:
General Admission: Adult £3.18 / Child £1.36 / Family £7.72. House Tour: Adult £5.00 / Child £2.50 / Family £13.00.
- Baby Changing
- Coach Parking/Set Down
- Disabled Parking
- Disabled Toilets
- Induction Loop System
- Meeting Room
- Parking
- Refreshments
- Schools Room
- Shop
- Toilets
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