Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Newtownards December 2025 | Expedia.ca [Newtownards Travel Guide](https://expedia.ca/Newtownards.dx182722)[Hotels in Newtownards](https://expedia.ca/Newtownards-Hotels.d182722.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Newtownards](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Newtownards.d182722.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Newtownards Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Newtownards.d182722.Car-Rental-Guide)[Newtownards Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Newtownards.d182722.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Newtownards ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Newtownards Types of activities Where to stay [Newtownards travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Newtownards.dx182722) ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing a park, a house and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42872-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newtownards](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42865-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newtownards](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/529000/529564-mount-stewart-house-and-gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring forests and autumn leaves](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42866-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Newtownards](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/529000/529726-mount-stewart-house-and-gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Newtownards Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Newtownards has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Newtownards is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Newtownards to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Newtownards Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Newtownards. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Newtownards attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ## Recommended things to do in Newtownards | Number of things to do | 176 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [A Walk Through the Belfast Cemetery with Self-Guided Audio Tour](/things-to-do/a-walk-through-the-belfast-cemetery-with-self-guided-audio-tour.a45013105.activity-details): CA $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach](/things-to-do/guided-day-tour-of-giants-causeway-from-belfast-by-comfortable-coach.a1009735.activity-details)[Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS No...](/things-to-do/titanic-belfast-entrance-ticket-titanic-visitor-experience-including-ss-nomadic.a728923.activity-details)[Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour](/things-to-do/giants-causeway-premium-day-tour-from-belfast-includes-admissions.a729804.activity-details)[City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-belfast-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172287.activity-details)[Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/afternoon-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49903673.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS No...](/things-to-do/titanic-belfast-entrance-ticket-titanic-visitor-experience-including-ss-nomadic.a728923.activity-details)[Best of Belfast Walking Tour](/things-to-do/best-of-belfast-walking-tour.a4549583.activity-details)[The Story of Belfast: walking tour with a local guide](/things-to-do/the-story-of-belfast-walking-tour-with-a-local-guide.a48199114.activity-details)[Belfast : Pub Music , Street Art Experience Walking Tour](/things-to-do/belfast-music-street-art-and-pubs-walking-tour.a44643502.activity-details)[The Story of Belfast walking tour with a local guide](/things-to-do/the-story-of-a-city.a4010214.activity-details) | | With kids | [Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS No...](/things-to-do/titanic-belfast-entrance-ticket-titanic-visitor-experience-including-ss-nomadic.a728923.activity-details)[Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour](/things-to-do/giants-causeway-premium-day-tour-from-belfast-includes-admissions.a729804.activity-details)[City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-belfast-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172287.activity-details)[Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](/things-to-do/afternoon-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49903673.activity-details)[From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip](/things-to-do/from-belfast-giants-causeway-full-day-guided-trip.a4835033.activity-details) | ## What to do in Newtownards --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Newtownards ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens showing a park, a house and heritage architecture](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/42000/42872-Mount-Stewart-House-Garden-And-Temple-Of-The-Winds.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Stewart-Newtownards.d6083485.Vacation-Attraction) ![Mount Stewart House and Gardens](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/529000/529724-mount-stewart-house-and-gardens.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Mount-Stewart-House-And-Gardens-Newtownards.d6086657.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scrabo Tower](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fa8faf80ab5cd195f3ab4090573b012a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Scrabo-Tower-Newtownards.d6086641.Vacation-Attraction) ![Nendrum Monastic Site](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/941c7262d182b780c23731e68694610e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Nendrum Monastic Site Find out about the history of Newtownards when you take a trip to Nendrum Monastic Site. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.ca/Nendrum-Monastic-Site-Newtownards.d6086663.Vacation-Attraction) ![Scrabo Country Park](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/fa8faf80ab5cd195f3ab4090573b012a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Scrabo-Country-Park-Newtownards.d553248621533024702.Vacation-Attraction) #### Grey Abbey You can find out about the history of Greyabbey with a trip to Grey Abbey. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Grey-Abbey-Newtownards.d6086659.Vacation-Attraction) #### Magherascouse Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards. [](https://expedia.ca/Magherascouse-Lough-Ballygowan.d886541090289856512.Vacation-Attraction) #### Farmageddon Brewing Company You can take time to visit Farmageddon Brewing Company during your travels to Newtownards. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Farmageddon-Brewing-Company-Newtownards.d886540990563979264.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ballyalloly Lough Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyalloly Lough during your travels in Newtownards. While in this relaxing area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Ballyalloly-Lough-Newtownards.d886541412745830400.Vacation-Attraction) ### Explore areas of Newtownards ![Default Image](https://images.trvl-media.com/media/content/expus/graphics/deals/TE_Clouds_card_r1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Ballygowan While there might not be top attractions in Ballygowan, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Balmoral Golf Club and Magherascouse Lough. [](https://expedia.ca/Newtownards-Ballygowan.dx553248635939575143) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Newtownards ![Belfast](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/146000/146138-Belfast.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Belfast ![Holywood](https://a.travel-assets.com/findyours-php/viewfinder/images/res70/530000/530062-cultra.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Holywood ![Photo by Kathryn Howlett](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/86b28e8cf5b9beb544f8e21d4712f386.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Portaferry ![Photo by Michael Mulholland](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/73e396e29b0628938e76a019f3630499.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Donaghadee ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Newtownards worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Newtownards? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Newtownards? ### Is three days enough to stay in Newtownards? ### What are some activities to do in Newtownards with kids? > - [Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS No...](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/titanic-belfast-entrance-ticket-titanic-visitor-experience-including-ss-nomadic.a728923.activity-details) > - [Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/giants-causeway-premium-day-tour-from-belfast-includes-admissions.a729804.activity-details) > - [City Sightseeing Belfast Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/city-sightseeing-belfast-hop-on-hop-off-bus-tour.a172287.activity-details) > - [Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/afternoon-giants-causeway-half-day-tour-from-belfast.a49903673.activity-details) > - [From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/from-belfast-giants-causeway-full-day-guided-trip.a4835033.activity-details) ### What to do in Newtownards for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Newtownards? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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