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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.

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.
Things to do

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

Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast

Game of Thrones and Giant's Causeway Day Tour from Belfast
Top hotels in Ballygowan

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Lovely stay overall at a beautiful hotel in a great location. Our room was very clean and spacious with great amenities, and a turn-down service. The bar was a real highlight with live music, delicious cosmopolitans, great service and a lovely atmosphere. Unfortunately, roadworks outside hit a pipe ...
Reviewed on 22 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

Moxy Belfast City
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Moxy. We were welcomed with a smile, and a list of recommended restaurants, pubs, and sites near by. The breakfast buffet varied and something for everyone. As most Moxy hotels, the room is somewhat on the smaller side, but has everything you need. Overnight ...
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026

The Malone Hotel
Staff were really friendly and helpful even when they brought me a meal I didn’t order. There were signs saying they had a major refurbish. Not in the room I was given they hadn’t. Room 708 carpet was filthy the surfaces were peeling off the furniture. The shower door is broken. I had two tv’s but ...
Reviewed on 23 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

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Great central location. Spotless clean, polite staff. Great food
Reviewed on 22 Apr 2026
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