Guidebook for Newtownards
Sightseeing
Panoramic views towards Strangford Lough, Scotland and Isle of Man. Park on Scrabo Road and walk through the old sandstone quarries to the top! Don't miss the stunning tress in Killynether forest.
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Scrabo Tower
Panoramic views towards Strangford Lough, Scotland and Isle of Man. Park on Scrabo Road and walk through the old sandstone quarries to the top! Don't miss the stunning tress in Killynether forest.
Scenic coastal path to Helen's Bay and Bangor (walk or cycle).
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Crawfordsburn Country Park
32 Bridge Rd SScenic coastal path to Helen's Bay and Bangor (walk or cycle).
Small fishing harbour with Lighthouse with coastal walks and a range of antique shops and restaurants.
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Donaghadee Harbour
82 Moat StSmall fishing harbour with Lighthouse with coastal walks and a range of antique shops and restaurants.
En route to Mount Stewart and on St Patrick's Heritage Trail, stop to see this Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters, founded in 1193. Check out the local antique and coffee shops.
Grey Abbey
129 Main StEn route to Mount Stewart and on St Patrick's Heritage Trail, stop to see this Cistercian Abbey church and its living quarters, founded in 1193. Check out the local antique and coffee shops.
An enchanting three storey, stone tower nestled deep in the woods of the Clandeboye Estate, a replica of which is at Thiepval in memory of 36th Ulster Division who fought at the Battle of the Somme.
Helen's tower
Clandeboye RoadAn enchanting three storey, stone tower nestled deep in the woods of the Clandeboye Estate, a replica of which is at Thiepval in memory of 36th Ulster Division who fought at the Battle of the Somme.
Memorial museum focusing on the local men who fought at the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. Experience a replica of field trenches and see some of the weaponry used in the battle.
Somme Museum
233 Bangor RdMemorial museum focusing on the local men who fought at the Battle of the Somme on 1 July 1916. Experience a replica of field trenches and see some of the weaponry used in the battle.
Castle Espie offers a magical mix of wide estuary views, tidal lagoon, woodland walks, salt marshes and reed beds; a chance to discover Ireland’s largest collection of native and exotic water-birds
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WWT Castle Espie
78 Ballydrain RdCastle Espie offers a magical mix of wide estuary views, tidal lagoon, woodland walks, salt marshes and reed beds; a chance to discover Ireland’s largest collection of native and exotic water-birds
Arts & Culture
Fabulous indoor 50m pool and children's water slides and flumes. Short walk to Bangor Castle for excellent walled garden and restaurant.
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Bangor Aurora Aquatic & Leisure Complex
3 Valentine RdFabulous indoor 50m pool and children's water slides and flumes. Short walk to Bangor Castle for excellent walled garden and restaurant.
Everything Else
Scrabo Golf Club
Scrabo RoadOne of the most picturesque courses around with amazing 360 degree views.
Founded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast. Contains Irish and Local Studies Collections and is home to a unique collection of books by and about CS Lewis. Free entry and has coffee house.
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Linen Hall Library
17 Donegall Square NFounded in 1788, it is the oldest library in Belfast. Contains Irish and Local Studies Collections and is home to a unique collection of books by and about CS Lewis. Free entry and has coffee house.
Step aboard majestic steam locomotives and electric trams, motorbikes, fire-engines and vintage cars. Explore thatched cottages, farms, schools and shops and experience life from over 100 years. ag
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Ulster Folk Museum
153 Bangor RdStep aboard majestic steam locomotives and electric trams, motorbikes, fire-engines and vintage cars. Explore thatched cottages, farms, schools and shops and experience life from over 100 years. ag
Buses to most places in the Ards Peninsula, from Regent St Station. Travel info: http://www.translink.co.uk/Services/Ulsterbus-Service-Page/. NOTE: Belfast bus from Gibson's Lane opposite station.
Ards Bus Station
Buses to most places in the Ards Peninsula, from Regent St Station. Travel info: http://www.translink.co.uk/Services/Ulsterbus-Service-Page/. NOTE: Belfast bus from Gibson's Lane opposite station.
Drive or catch bus to Bangor train station and onwards to Belfast Central. Connect with the Enterprise to Dublin or trains to Coleraine, Portrush, Carrickfergus. Park Dufferin Avenue (maybe free).
Bangor Bus Centre
Abbey StreetDrive or catch bus to Bangor train station and onwards to Belfast Central. Connect with the Enterprise to Dublin or trains to Coleraine, Portrush, Carrickfergus. Park Dufferin Avenue (maybe free).
Two excellent courses, the Dufferin and the Ava. The vistas from the Dufferin Course over Belfast Lough and the Scottish Coast beyond, and Strangford Lough from the Ava Course are picture perfect.
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Clandeboye Golf Club
51 Tower RdTwo excellent courses, the Dufferin and the Ava. The vistas from the Dufferin Course over Belfast Lough and the Scottish Coast beyond, and Strangford Lough from the Ava Course are picture perfect.
Drinks & Nightlife
Bar and bistro, great atmosphere with lunchtime and evening meals. Top spot for eating and drinking in Newtownards.
Romas
4 Regent StBar and bistro, great atmosphere with lunchtime and evening meals. Top spot for eating and drinking in Newtownards.
A few minutes from High Moor house and situated within the Strangford Arms Hotel, Le Winters is a very popular place to eat and drink for lunch and evening meals.
LeWinters
92 Church StreetA few minutes from High Moor house and situated within the Strangford Arms Hotel, Le Winters is a very popular place to eat and drink for lunch and evening meals.