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 top-notch restaurants 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

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

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Belfast City Highlights & Giant’s Causeway Day Tour from Dublin

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast

Belfast: 1 or 2-Day Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour
Top hotels in Ballygowan

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Reviewed on 1 Aug 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Reviewed on 30 Jul 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Reviewed on 1 Aug 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.
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast City Hall
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Waterfront Hall
- Belfast Castle
- Lisburn Road
- St. George's Market
- Ormeau Park
- Odyssey Complex
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Mourne Mountains
- Castlewellan Forest Park
- Ulster Museum
- Donaghadee Harbour
- Ulster Hall
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Colin Glen Forest Park
- Killyleagh Castle
- Belfast Zoo
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Belfast Customs House
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Hillsborough Castle
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