Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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 lively bars in this walkable area.

Nendrum Monastic Site
Find out about the history of Newtownards with a stop at Nendrum Monastic Site. Visit the top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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

Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Giants Causeway and Castles from Belfast: Guided Tour

City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast
Top hotels in Ballygowan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
"Sent my luggage to Galway. Not an issue but had to phone the hotel 3 times to find out what was happening. On all occasions was told someone would ring me back or send me the details. They didn’t. Not 5 star hotel service unfortunately Hotel was fine. Clean and central, no issues"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Moxy Belfast City
"The staff was super nice."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
"La situation de l’hôtel, entre la gare « Grand station » et le centre-ville est idéale."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
"Great check in. Nice rooms and bar. (Staff excellent)However do NOT eat in the restaurant. Disappointing is not the word. Took too long to get table. Food took too long plus steaks where overcooked and our cheeseburger turned into a chicken burger. Wouldve sent back but our party was too hungry due ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
"First rate in every respect. The hotel is in a great location, well appointed, clean and tidy and the staff are great. Highly recommended."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026

The Malone Hotel
"It was excellent experience"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
