Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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.

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

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

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

Belfast City Highlights & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin
Top hotels in Ballygowan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Amazing breakfast menu Room clean and very comfortable Lovely friendly staff Great cocktails in bar
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Average, cleanliness not good, wall beside our toilet was not clean, I know this sounds bad but the cleaning staff should have seen this. Great location, staff very nice, but the accommodation is basic.
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Staff were very nice room was adequate wa
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
I love staying at this hotel.
Reviewed on 3 Apr 2026

Moxy Belfast City
It was good.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Super friendly folks and bedroom was modern, spacious and spotless.
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026

