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Known for
Scrabo Tower, Mount Stewart (National Trust), Strangford Lough wildlife, and the commercial hub of the Ards Peninsula
A little history
Newtownards grew around a Dominican Priory founded in 1244. Scrabo Tower, built in 1857, dominates the skyline. Mount Stewart, one of Ireland's greatest gardens, is nearby.
Scrabo Tower and Country Park for views across Strangford Lough. Mount Stewart for the National Trust gardens. The Saturday market.
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Food & drink in Newtownards
The town centre has independent food options. The Saturday market is good. The Ards Peninsula villages have excellent seafood.
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Craft pubs, independent bars and evening spots across Newtownards. Roam tells you what's open and what's worth the visit.
Independent shops
The local butchers, delis, bakeries and food shops that make Newtownards worth exploring on foot.
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Newtownards is the commercial hub for the Ards Peninsula.
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Frequently asked questions
Newtownards is a place in County Down known for scrabo Tower, Mount Stewart (National Trust), Strangford Lough wildlife, and the commercial hub of the Ards Peninsula. Newtownards grew around a Dominican Priory founded in 1244. The population is around 28,000.
The town centre has independent food options. The Saturday market is good. The Ards Peninsula villages have excellent seafood.
Yes. Roam is a free local discovery app live in Newtownards and across County Down. It is available on iOS and Android.
Local Newtownards businesses can list on Roam for free in around 90 seconds. Add your business name, address, opening hours and a few photos via the Roam website, and your listing goes live in Roam's discovery feed for users browsing Newtownards and the wider County Down area. There is no subscription fee.
Roam covers Newtownards and the surrounding area in County Down, including Comber, Donaghadee, Millisle, Greyabbey, Kircubbin, Portaferry, Ballyhalbert and Portavogie.
