Ballygowan Travel Guide
Newtownards
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Popular places to visit

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.

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.

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

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
Stayed in a family room . 2 adults 2 kids aged 4 & 6. Two double beds which were comfy. Bedroom not spacious at all. Bathroom clean with shower & bath. Breakfast was tasty .luke warm not a great variety of cereals for the kids .
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
The breakfast was great with alot of variety and fried bread included which i love in a traditional irish breakfast. Staff were friendly, helpful and attentive. Great location, lovely clean rooms
Reviewed on 4 Jan 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
Great location, very clean hotel, friendly staff, great breakfast
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Clean Rooms, nice staff. Food could have been a bit better. Bar was nice
Reviewed on 13 Jan 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Lovely hotel, great location, lovely staff
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Staff welcoming and helpful, room clean
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
