Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
Visit Ballygowan
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.
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
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 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
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
An excellent hotel! Wonderful breakfast and generous little touches like chocolates with the turndown service. Friendly staff and an excellent concierge.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Clean room, lovely staff, good selection for breakfast and close location to centre.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Great location, very close to city centre. Really nice well equipped room. Excellent breakfast choice. Very friendly and helpful staff
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
room2 Belfast Hometel
Location is amazing. Staff are very friendly and helpful the food is delicious. Beds are really comfortable, would highly recommend and will definitely be back
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Moxy Belfast City
Restaurant was very basic. Didn't try the breakfast. Close to bars and restaurants. Bed was just average for comfort. Misha in reception, however, was extremely helpful and made the experience positive.
Reviewed on 6 Apr 2026
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
the hotel was great the breakfast was fantastic and room was so nice and was so clean
Reviewed on 7 Apr 2026
