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.

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.

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.
Things to do

1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour

Private Political History & Murals Tour Belfast

Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach

Giants Causeway , Dunluce Castle and Dark Hedges tour from Belfast

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Belfast: A History of Terror Walking Tour
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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
- Queen's University of Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Belfast Castle
- Waterfront Hall
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Grand Opera House
- St. George's Market
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Belfast City Hall
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Ormeau Park
- Lisburn Road
- Odyssey Complex
- Mourne Mountains
- Ulster Museum
- Donaghadee Harbour
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Ulster Hall
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Hillsborough Castle
- Castlewellan Forest Park
- Belfast Zoo
- Killyleagh Castle
- Mount Stewart House and Gardens
- Belfast Customs House
- Lyric Theatre