Ballygowan Travel Guide
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Mount Stewart House and Gardens
Visit the large collection of ancient relics and artwork in this historic house, and explore some of Northern Ireland’s most interesting gardens.

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.

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.
Activities

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Full-Day Guided Trip

Afternoon Giant's Causeway Half Day Tour from Belfast

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

Belfast Troubles : Murals, Street Art, and Peace Wall Tour

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

From Belfast: Giant's Causeway Guided Day Tour With Castles
Our pick of the best Ballygowan Hotel Deals

Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Room was very clean. Staff welcoming and friendly.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

room2 Belfast Hometel
Room was exceptional, I enjoyed my stay. It felt like home away from home.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Location
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025

Clayton Hotel Belfast City
Room was clean, very comfortable bed, but if you had hip issues it was hard to get into the bath for a shower
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

Ramada by Wyndham Belfast City Centre
Room ok
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025

The Fitzwilliam Hotel Belfast
Great hotel. Second time staying there. Lovely rooms and great staff and service. Only room for improvement is the ‘gym’ facilities. For a 5 star hotel the offering should be much better.
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
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