Ballydrain
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Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

Reviewed on 3 Jul 2025

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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.

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.

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.
Grey Abbey
You can find out about the history of Greyabbey when you stop by Grey Abbey. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Private Ards Peninsula St Patrick Trail with Winterfell Strangford Lough Ferry

Private - St. Patricks Trail, Game of Thrones & Irish whiskey

Private Executive Class Strangford Lough Scenic Drive

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

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Grand Opera House
- Lisburn Road
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Belfast Castle
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Waterfront Hall
- Belfast City Hall
- Mourne Mountains
- Odyssey Complex
- St. George's Market
- Ormeau Park
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Ulster Museum
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Donaghadee Harbour
- Ulster Hall
- Belfast Customs House
- Belfast Zoo
- Killyleagh Castle
- Hillsborough Castle
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Colin Glen Forest Park
- Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
- Exploris Aquarium