Newtownards is an historic market town with a reputation for arts, crafts and shopping. The gateway to the Ards Peninsula, it's situated at the head of Strangford Lough and dominated by a spectacular hill topped by Scrabo Tower. A distinctive landmark, visible from miles away, the tower hosts an exhibition and is surrounded by a country park offering woodland walks and a "challenging" golf course with superb views. Newtownards is ranged round a central square containing perhaps the most impressive Georgian Town Hall in Northern Ireland. This listed building is home to the Arts Centre's two galleries and to regular concerts and theatrical performances. Other historic sights include the 17th Century Market Cross and the remains of an ancient Dominican friary. A more contemporary attraction, meanwhile, is the Avalon Guitar Factory guided tour. Newtownards also boasts a leisure centre, a sailing club and an airfield, staging air displays and motorbike and quad bike racing. Not far out of town, attractions on the Old Belfast Road include Kiltonga Nature Reserve, a golf driving range, and the 300-year-old Dundonald Old Mill, with Ireland's largest water wheel. On the Bangor Road, travellers will find the Somme Heritage Centre and the Ark Open Farm.
Dentist
Castlebawn Dental Practice
Ferguson & McCartan Dental Surgery
Doctor
Dr Mathison
Loughview Medical Centre
Golf Club
Inn
Strangford Arms
The Old Schoolhouse Inn
Pub and Bar
Hartford Inn
Huntsman Inn
New Railway Bar
Nixx Wine & Sports Bar
Old Cross Inn
Pub Bar & Restaurant
Roundabout Bar
Sandpiper Inn
Tavern
Tower Inn
Tudor Tavern
Woburn Arms
Restaurant
Ganges RestaurantNixx Wine & Sports Bar
Square Diner
Windmill Grill
School
Abbey Primary School
Movilla High School
Victoria Primary School
Solicitor
Moore McKay English
Stephen Scott & Co
Taxi
Shops
Activities
Fastrack Farm Quads(Motor Sports)
Hollow Farm Shooting Grounds Ltd(Shooting)
Newtownards & District Shooting Club(Shooting)
Places to Stay near Newtownards
Portpatrick Hotel (28.81 miles)
We are blessed with having some beautiful ... More | visit website
Dunskey Guest House (29.02 miles)
Fernhill Hotel (29.02 miles)
With breath taking views over the village and harbour of the picturesque village of Portpatrick, Fernhill Hotel is the best place in the area to relax and enjoy the fantastic views, play the superb golf ... More | visit website
Luce Bay View (32.93 miles)
Tigh Na Mara Hotel (32.93 miles)
Tigh na Mara Hotel boasts an enviable location, situated within a stone's throw of a beautiful stretch of unspoilt, sandy beach. This area features some of Scotland’s most spectacular coastline and, due to the influence ... More | visit website
Torrs Warren Country House Hotel (33.24 miles)
A quiet family run hotel ideal for the ferry to Ireland or exploring the Rhins in the southwest of Scotland. We have a licensed bar and restaurant and all the rooms have en-suite showers and ... More | visit website
Marine House Hotel (34.16 miles)
Jim & Fiona Wood welcome you to the Marine House Hotel website. Our well furnished and decorated hotel is in the town of Stranraer, in the southwest of Scotland. We can offer our guests six, ... More | visit website
Fernlea Guest House (34.17 miles)
Close to Stranraer’s town centre and ferry port, this charming family-run bed and breakfast is housed in an attractive, stone-built Victorian property, boasting fine original woodwork and ceilings. With just 3 rooms, the Fernlea Guest House ... More | visit website
The Swan Inn (34.18 miles)
Cross Haven Guest House (34.18 miles)
Mick and Gayle Holmes guarantee you a warm welcome on your arrival at Cross Haven. It is a beautiful Victorian villa refurbished by us to a high standard. Formerly a convent, it retains many ... More | visit website
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