Ballygowan Travel Guide
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.
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.
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.
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.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Top hotels in Ballygowan
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Very nice hotel, clean and with character. There was issues with the city water during our stay, nothing the hotel could do but they were very accommodating. Also, the bar had great live music.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
We had a fantastic stay staff were friendly and very welcoming and helpful food and drink options were great as a good variety was offered food was delicious The rooms were clean modern and super comfortable And a big plus was location everything was very easy accessible
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
room2 Belfast Hometel
Well located property for a short Belfast stay. Rooms were small but nice and comfortable.
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
Moxy Belfast City
Decor was fab in the main reception and sitting areas. Breakfast was not exciting and not an extensive choice. Staff were nice enough. Room had one single and one double which was not ideal for 2 having to argue over the big bed! Couldn’t see the plug near to kettle so had to move it elsewhere where ...
Reviewed on 21 Apr 2026
The Malone Hotel
Bar meals were very good, with ample choice from snacks through to main meals. The buffet breakfast offered a varied choice and cooked items were refreshed regularly. All hotel staff we met and engaged with were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Staff extremely helpful property was really clean. It was so central definitely would stay again.
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
