Ballygowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ballygowan
Popular places to visit
Mount Stewart House and Gardens
This Neoclassical house is accompanied by eclectic gardens, inspired by all corners of the world.
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 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.
Magherascouse Lough
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Magherascouse Lough during your travels in Newtownards.
Activities
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
Shore Excursion: Giants Causeway Tour From Belfast Port
Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast
Morning Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast
Aspire Lounge by Servisair at Belfast City Airport (BHD)
Our pick of the best Ballygowan Hotel Deals
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Very comfortable— although drinks were quite expensive
Reviewed on 1 Nov 2025
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Best hotel I’ve stayed at in Belfast
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
room2 Belfast Hometel
Clean hotel and room, good location!
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
The staff were phenomenal! Rooms were lovely. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
Clayton Hotel Belfast City
The room itself was comfortable and clean. However, the TV didn’t work (no channels), and although reception said someone would come to fix it, no one ever showed up.
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Holiday Inn Express Belfast City by IHG
It was nice and breakfast was delicious.
Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025
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.
Ballygowan Travel Guide
- Grand Opera House
- Belfast Botanic Gardens
- Victoria Square Shopping Centre
- Waterfront Hall
- Belfast Castle
- Lisburn Road
- St. George's Market
- Ormeau Park
- Odyssey Complex
- Stormont Parliament Buildings
- Castlewellan Forest Park
- Donaghadee Harbour
- St. Anne's Cathedral
- Colin Glen Forest Park
- Killyleagh Castle
- Crumlin Road Gaol
