Ballygowan
Newtownards
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.
Scrabo Country Park
Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Visit the shops and lively bars in this walkable area.
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.
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
From Belfast: Game of Thrones Winterfell Locations Tour
Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Guided Day Tour With Castles
From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Tour
Top hotels in Ballygowan
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Evening meal was excellent, however cooked breakfast was not very hot and plates we're cold.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Hotel is in the perfect area, decent restaurants, bars and shopping all in a walkable distance. Room was spacious, clean and modern. This may seem like a minor complaint, for a hotel of this standard the breakfast bacon and sausage are of very poor quality. I wouldn’t feed my dog the sausages they ...
Reviewed on 26 Oct 2025
room2 Belfast Hometel
Best vak
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Staff was incredibly attentive and helpful. Hotel was clean and had plenty of amenities. Onsite bar and restaurant were a huge bonus.
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Clayton Hotel Belfast City
The room itself was comfortable and clean. However, the TV didn’t work (no channels), and although reception said someone would come to fix it, no one ever showed up.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
Nice clean hotel, tasty breakfast.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ballygowan
Moneyreagh
Moneyreagh is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Newtownards area, you might plan a trip to Dundonald International Ice Bowl or Ravenhill Stadium.
Ballygowan
- Titanic Belfast
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Belfast Castle
- St. George's Market
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Castlewellan Forest Park
- Ulster Museum
- Donaghadee Harbour
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Colin Glen Forest Park
- Killyleagh Castle
- Belfast Customs House
