Ballygowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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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 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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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

Giants Causeway & Castles Tour from Belfast: Guided tour

Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast

Belfast: McConnell's Distillery Guided Tour with Tasting
Our pick of the best Ballygowan Hotel Deals

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Room was very clean Room service is very good But what stood out was the staff, super friendly, attentive and warm. It will definitely become my regular hotel for my business trips.
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Perfect. However to be given cardbiard cup on restaurant is so poor. If taking away. Yes. But no not qhile staying in. Poor
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Very good, value for money
Reviewed on 27 Feb 2026

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Reception staff were excellent, welcoming on arrival, facilitated an early check-in and organised a black cab tour. Breakfast staff were excellent, seated promptly. House keeping were on the ball as well
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Moxy Belfast City
Room was spotless and staff were very helpful
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

room2 Belfast Hometel
Great room and nice bar
Reviewed on 1 Mar 2026


