Ballygowan
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 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 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
Belfast: Political Taxi Tour
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
1-Day Titanic Quarter & Belfast City Rail Tour
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Belfast: 1 or 2-Day Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Best of Belfast 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
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Waterfront Hall
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Lisburn Road
- Belfast Castle
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- St. George's Market
- Belfast City Hall
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Ormeau Park
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Odyssey Complex
- Ulster Museum
- Ulster Hall
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Mourne Mountains
- Killyleagh Castle
- Donaghadee Harbour
- Belfast Zoo
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Ulster Folk and Transport Museum
- Hillsborough Castle
- Lyric Theatre
- Crown Liquor Saloon
- Mount Stewart House and Gardens