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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
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.
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.
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.
Things to do
Belfast: Political Taxi Tour
Belfast: 1 or 2-Day Sightseeing Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
Belfast: Crumlin Road Gaol Experience
- Titanic Belfast
- SSE Arena
- Queen's University of Belfast
- Grand Opera House
- Waterfront Hall
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Belfast City Hall
- Ormeau Park
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- St. George's Market
- Odyssey Complex
- Royal County Down Golf Course
- Ulster Museum
- Lisburn Road
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Donaghadee Harbour
- Carrickfergus Castle
- Hillsborough Castle
- Belfast Zoo
- Ulster Hall
- Castlewellan Forest Park
- Killyleagh Castle
- Carrickfergus Marina
- Lyric Theatre
- Belfast Customs House
- Mount Stewart House and Gardens