Ballygowan
Newtownards
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Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
Visit the large collection of ancient relics and artwork in this historic house, and explore some of Northern Ireland’s most interesting gardens.

Mount Stewart
Built in the 18th Century, Mount Stewart is a handsome neoclassical house and garden on the eastern edge of Strangford Lough in County Down in Northern Ireland. Once the seat of the Marquesses of Londonderry, the Vane-Tempest-Stewart dynasty, who bought the estate in 1744, this National Trust-owned property is a must-see for anyone interested in history or horticulture or who likes nothing better than to spend time appreciating beautiful and calm surroundings.

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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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

Giants Causeway and Castles from Belfast: Guided Tour

Belfast: Hop-On Hop-Off Belfast Open Top Bus Tour

1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour

Afternoon Giant’s Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
Top hotels in Ballygowan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
"Good stay overall."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
"Room was nice but could maybe do with a bathroom upgrade. Breakfast was really good and loads of choice. Very central and a stones throw from central bus station"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

Moxy Belfast City
"We liked: Free cocktail. Location. Quirky. Friendly and welcoming. Staying at a weekend, there were a lot of hen parties which did make it a little rowdy for us. But they were having a good time!"
Reviewed on 1 Jun 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
"Friendly and helpful staff. Great location. Facilities in the room were great, everything spotless and a joy to relax in the room and be self sufficient. Will definitely stay again"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
"Self check in so didn't need to interact with staff. Very spacious and clean double room."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
"I stayed in a few hotels for short nights while I was travelling and this hotel was one of my favourites. Great for solo travellers or people making short stops in the city. Its a sort of no thrills hotel but its predictable, clean, staff were helpful and friendly and the standard was good across ..."
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
