Ballygowan Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Ballygowan
Popular places to visit
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.
Mount Stewart House and Gardens
This Neoclassical house is accompanied by eclectic gardens, inspired by all corners of the world.
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 top-notch restaurants or lively bars 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.
Activities
Guided Day Tour of Giant's Causeway from Belfast by Comfortable Coach
Titanic Belfast Entrance Ticket: Titanic Visitor Experience Including SS Nomadic
Giant's Causeway, best of Northern Ireland Including Titanic from Belfast
Aspire Lounge by Servisair at Belfast City Airport (BHD)
The Assessment Escape Room at GoT To Escape, Belfast
Belfast: Best of Belfast History, Culture & Art Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Ballygowan Hotel Deals
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
The staff were Amazing Rooms were spotless Hotel had a lovely warm Feeling Location is Perfect Great Breakfast
Reviewed on 5 Feb 2026
Moxy Belfast City
Room was spotless. Breakfast was great. Close to restaurants, pubs and shops. Would stay again.
Reviewed on 4 Feb 2026
The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
The attentive approach by the front desk team made the check-in seemless and informative. The room was clean and w
Reviewed on 30 Jan 2026
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Great hotel love Leonardo hotels
Reviewed on 1 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre by IHG
Great location and friendly staff.
Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026
Malmaison Belfast
Hotel was in a great location. Bar and restaurant were lovely and all the staff that we met were friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
