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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.
Farmageddon Brewing Company
You can take time to visit Farmageddon Brewing Company during your travels to Newtownards. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Ballyalloly Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Ballyalloly Lough during your travels in Newtownards. While in this relaxing area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Areas of Newtownards
Ballygowan
While Ballygowan isn't home to many top sights, Saintfield Library and Balmoral Golf Club are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
- Mount Stewart House and Gardens
- Mount Stewart
- Grey Abbey
- Scrabo Tower
- Somme Heritage Centre
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Waterfront Hall
- Boucher Road Playing Fields
- Belfast Castle
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast City Hall
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Odyssey Complex
- Ormeau Park
- St. George's Market
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Mourne Mountains
- Royal County Down Golf Course
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Lisburn Road
- Port of Larne
- Killyleagh Castle
- Ulster Hall
- Tollymore Forest Park
- Crumlin Road Gaol
- Ulster Museum
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Newcastle Beach
- Castle Court Shopping Centre
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