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 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

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

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

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

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
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Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Excellent location! Good range at breakfast, though restaurant a tad on the small side for size of hotel, meaning queues for a table each morning of our stay. Clean & comfortable rooms - would stay again
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
All was great
Reviewed on 21 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
Lovely hotel smack bang in the centre of Belfast. Staff were fantastic, rooms clean and comfortable and the breakfast great. Easy walk into Belfast where all the bars are. Prices at the hotel bar weren't daft either.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Staff was amazing. The room was great great great, love the style and the comfort. The breakfast option is a must - lovely eats and drinks in the morning.
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
All good. Parking late at night was full, that was disappointing.
Reviewed on 22 Nov 2025
