Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
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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.

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.

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.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Things to do

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

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast

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

Titanic Experience and Giant's Causeway tour from Belfast

Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port
Top hotels in Ballygowan

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Hotel was spotless staff brilliant, room spacious everything you need.
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Yes all was great
Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
Room was great and room staff were very helpful.
Reviewed on 22 Dec 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Lovely clean hotel in a great location. Very friendly staff at reception. No complains and would stay again in the future!
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Clean room and reception staff great. But ask bar staff to be alert for customers - they tend to chat and ignore you.....
Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Room was spotless, bed super comfy & staff all very welcoming. Birthday plate of macrons & cake left in the room which was a lovely touch. Only downside to the room is no mirrors beside any plugs to get ready. Breakfast was not as good as I remember here. Cheese & meats had been left sitting out ...
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
