Movilla AbbeyScrabo TowerHelen's TowerCastle Espie Wetland CentreMount StewartSt. Elizabeths
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Newtownards

Newtownards is a town in Northern Ireland district, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom of about 29,363 people. Within 50 km by road there are 108 places to visit: 62 forts & heritage, 11 churches and 11 parks. The must-see places are Movilla Abbey, Scrabo Tower and Somme Heritage Centre.

54.5924° N, 5.6909° WPop. 29,363

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Within 30 km76 places
Within 50 km108
Must-see157
Notable34
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Must-see

Movilla Abbey

Heritage site · 1 km

Scrabo Tower, heritage site near Newtownards
Must-see

Scrabo Tower

Heritage site · 3 km

Must-see

Somme Heritage Centre

Museum · 3 km

Places near Newtownards by type

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One day from Newtownards

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:23 pm

55 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Newtownards
  2. Helen's Towerbeach · 1.5 hrs
  3. Ward Parkpark · 45 min
  4. St. Elizabethschurch · 30 min
  5. Castle Espie Wetland Centrenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. Mount Stewartmuseum · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Newtownards
Today’s loopNewtownardsStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Newtownards?

Movilla Abbey (heritage site, about 1 km), Scrabo Tower (heritage site, about 3 km), Somme Heritage Centre (museum, about 3 km), Helen's Tower (beach, about 4 km), Castle Espie Wetland Centre (nature spot, about 9 km), Mount Stewart (museum, about 9 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Newtownards?

108 places on Spotwander: 62 forts & heritage, 11 churches, 11 parks, 6 beaches & coast, 2 hill stations & viewpoints.

Which is the nearest fort to Newtownards?

Priory of Saint Columba, about 1 km by road; Movilla Abbey (1 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Newtownards?

Bangor Parish Church, about 7 km by road; St. Elizabeths (9 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Newtownards?

Start in Newtownards, visit Helen's Tower, then Ward Park, then St. Elizabeths, then Castle Espie Wetland Centre, then Mount Stewart, and drive back — about 55 km by road in all.