Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
The historic house has some of the most interesting gardens in Northern Ireland and an extensive exhibition of ancient relics and artwork.

Mount Stewart
Step into a world of elegance and beauty at this 19th-century stately home, as renowned for its stunning grounds as for its opulent interiors.

Scrabo Tower
Located on the North Down coast just west of the town of Newtownards, the looming Scrabo Tower is an imposing sentinel in the Northern Irish countryside. Built in 1857 as a memorial to the third Marquis of Londonderry, the turreted tower is constructed from dark stone and resides on a hill 540 feet above sea level. The tower itself is 125 feet high, affording visitors with unbeatable views over the countryside and coastline beyond.

Scrabo Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Visit the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Nendrum Monastic Site
Find out about the history of Newtownards with a stop at Nendrum Monastic Site. Visit the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Things to do

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast

Belfast City Highlights & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
Top hotels in Ballygowan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballygowan

Moneyreagh
Moneyreagh is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newtownards area, you might plan a trip to Dundonald International Ice Bowl or Ravenhill Stadium.