Ballygowan
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 when you take a trip to Nendrum Monastic Site. Check out 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. Check out the shops and lively bars 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

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

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

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

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

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

From Belfast: Giant’s Causeway and Game of Thrones Day Tour
Ballygowan Hotel Deals

Moxy Belfast City
Clean room, friendly staff, excellent location
Reviewed on Feb 7, 2026

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Front of staff excellent really friendly and approachable. Room was gorgeous with amenties you coul
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Good value, good breakfast
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Room was clean / staff helpful / The lifts are the quickest I've ever seen in any hotels it would give the Burj Khalifa a run for it's money
Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Clean, helpful polite staff, amazing breakfast, perfect location and great value. Will definitely stay again and have already recommended to friends.
Reviewed on Feb 11, 2026

Hilton Belfast hotel
Staff very friendly, hotel clean. Breakfast very good with good GF options so was impressed. Rooms very clean. Would Stay again.
Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026
