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 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

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

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast

1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour
Top hotels in Ballygowan

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Great welcome from Jaimie who recognised me from previous stay and cheery chat every time passed reception. Small touch but like water in room and proper biscuits other hotels I have stayed in recently cutting back on this
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Moxy Belfast City
Great location, great rooms and friendly staff
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Clean room
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
We had a lovely stay at the Fitzwilliam. Staff friendly and helpful and food excellent. Bed a bit soft but that’s just me. Will be back
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Great location and great service
Reviewed on 24 Jan 2026

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
Staff amazing nice clean room good Breakfast great entertainment on the Saturday night 6 o’clock till 8 I would return
Reviewed on 25 Jan 2026
