Mid Ulster National Trust

12/06/2026

🎉 The Argory Summer Fête

Kick off the season with our much-loved Summer Fête!

Join us for a vibrant weekend featuring:
· Vintage swingboats
· Chair-o-planes
· Lawn games
· Messy play
· Face painting
· Boat trips
· Local crafters
· BBQ and tasty treats
· Live music
· And more!

It's a fun-filled celebration for the whole family!

🎉 Summer Fête
📍 The Argory
📆 Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 June
🎫 Normal admission (Members go free)
🔗 Visit link in comments for more information

Supported by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council.

10/06/2026

Make a weekend of it this June and experience the magic of The Argory Summer Fête! 🌿✨

Book your stay at Spice Cottages Self Catering Accommodation and receive a complimentary ticket to this much-loved event, packed with family fun, entertainment, and heritage charm. https://spicecottages.com/

Enjoy a wonderful weekend of traditional lawn games, accessible boat trips on the Blackwater River, swingboats, drumming workshops, and a vibrant programme of music inspired by Mr Bond.

🎉 Summer Fête
📍 The Argory
📅 Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 June 2026

After a day of festivities, retreat to the comfort of cottages and turn your visit into a relaxing summer getaway.

Book your stay now and claim your complimentary event ticket!

Supported by Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council

29/05/2026

🔥 Forge Demonstration

Step back in time and watch the Ardress forge be re-ignited...

Enjoy the smells and sounds of the blacksmith forge within the farmyard this summer season.

Our skilled volunteers will be opening up the forge on the first Sunday afternoon of every month.

🔥 Forge Demonstration
📍 Ardress House
📆 Starts Sunday 7 June
🎫 Free (Normal entry charges still apply)
🔗 Visit link in comments for more information

26/05/2026

⚓ Accessible boat trips

How would you like to enjoy a memorable boat trip along the tranquil waters of the Blackwater River?

Together with the Blackwater Community Barge, we are running a series accessible boat trips this summer!

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views and embark on a journey through time as we pay homage to the legacy of this historic waterway.

⚓ Accessible boat trips
📍 The Argory
📆 From Saturday 30 May
🎫 £4 per adult / £2 per child (Normal entry charges still apply)
🔗 Visit link in comments for more information

20/05/2026

20/05/2026

🍏 Ardress House

Where architecture, history, and the rhythms of rural life come together with quiet ease...

Step back in time and explore this 17th-century house with elegant 18th-century decoration and a traditional farmyard.

18/05/2026

🌳 Nature=Future

Nature can’t “wait a wee minute.” Today, Northern Ireland is one of the most nature-depleted places in the world.

Nature is essential to all of our lives. It’s the air we breathe, the water we drink, the food we eat. It protects our communities from flooding and extreme heat, supports our health and wellbeing, and brings beauty and connection to our everyday lives.

It is not a nice-to-have. And it is not a blocker to growth.

Yet nature is in freefall. Wildlife continues to decline, water quality is failing, and too many people are increasingly cut off from the natural spaces that help communities thrive.

That’s why today we are launching a Nature=Future e-action, a campaign calling on the NI Government to act now to:
🌱 Restore nature
🦋 Protect and invest in wildlife
🏡 Build resilient futures for communities

We’re asking people across Northern Ireland to contact their MLAs and demand action. Please visit the link below to show your support: https://campaigns.nationaltrust.org.uk/page/190930/action/1?ea.tracking.id=NI_Faceboook

It takes less than two minutes to add your voice.

14/05/2026

⚓ Accessible boat trips

How would you like to enjoy a memorable boat trip along the tranquil waters of the Blackwater River?

Together with the Blackwater Community Barge, we are running a series accessible boat trips this summer!

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking views and embark on a journey through time as we pay homage to the legacy of this historic waterway.

⚓ Accessible boat trips
📍 The Argory
📆 From Saturday 30 May
🎫 £4 per adult / £2 per child (Normal entry charges still apply)
🔗 Visit link in comments for more information

07/05/2026

☕ Trading opportunity

No day out is complete without a nice refreshment... and we're currently seeking a local food and drink concession to serve our visitors at Springhill!

Do you serve coffee, cakes, ice cream, or something a little different? Perhaps you'd like to operate from your horsebox or outside of our regular opening hours? We’d love to hear from you!

If you're interested, please get in touch by sending an email to: [email protected]

30/04/2026

🍎 Blossom season

Apples are at the core of Armagh, so why not immerse yourself in the beauty of apple blossom at Ardress House this bank holiday weekend?

It is the perfect opportunity to celebrate nature, history, and fun with the whole family in the famous Orchard County!