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 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 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

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

Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Belfast - Giants Causeway , Dunluce Castle and Dark Hedges

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

Guided Day Tour: Giant's Causeway from Belfast
Top hotels in Ballygowan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Reviewed on 30 Sept 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Reviewed on 8 Oct 2025

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Reviewed on 7 Oct 2025

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
Reviewed on 3 Oct 2025

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
Reviewed on 6 Oct 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.