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 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

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

Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast

Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour

Titanic Experience and Giant's Causeway tour from Belfast
Ballygowan Hotel Deals

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Nice sized room, great price.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

Moxy Belfast City
Great, friendly helpful staff. Room was perfect. Breakfast was excellent.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Wouldn’t go anywhere else in Belfast for a luxury hotel
Reviewed on Feb 4, 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Charlotte on reception was wonderful. Room was lovely but my wife found the pillows too hard, fine for me, a choice of thickness etc would be a good idea. Corridor has obviously been recently decorated and looks good but enamel on the bath chipped., should be touched up
Reviewed on Jan 31, 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Was room spotless nice staff, I will definitely comeback and stay in holiday inn
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026

Malmaison Belfast
Hotel was in a great location. Bar and restaurant were lovely and all the staff that we met were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on Feb 2, 2026
