Grey Abbey Tours

There's a lot we can learn about the past from looking at old ruins. Travel back through history and ponder times gone by at Grey Abbey.

Grey Abbey is an interesting place to start out your day in Newtownards. This once-important structure comes recommended by fellow travelers, but it isn't the only spot to see here. Save time for other attractions like Mount Stewart, Mount Stewart House and Gardens, and Castle Espie Wildfowl & Wetlands Centre to get a complete picture of what the area has to offer.

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Maldron Hotel Belfast City

Maldron Hotel Belfast City

4 out of 5
Belfast City Centre
Price was $1,178, price is now $1,070 per person
$1,070
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Feb 4 - Feb 8
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Belfast (BFS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,402 reviews)
Superb hotel in the perfect location. Great for all amenities.

Reviewed on Nov 30, 2025

Ocho Homes by Eight Continents

Ocho Homes by Eight Continents

2 out of 5
Belfast City Centre
Price was $2,094, price is now $1,496 per person
$1,496
per person
Feb 4 - Feb 8
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Belfast (BFS)
6.6/10 (10 reviews)
Clean and comfortable

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

Ocho Homes Lux By Eight Continents, Belfast

Ocho Homes Lux By Eight Continents, Belfast

2 out of 5
New Lodge
Price was $1,682, price is now $1,333 per person
$1,333
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Feb 4 - Feb 8
found 21 hours ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Atlanta (ATL) to Belfast (BFS)
6/10 (2 reviews)

Popular places to visit

Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring interior views and heritage elements

Mount Stewart House and Gardens

The historic house has some of the most interesting gardens in Northern Ireland and an extensive exhibition of ancient relics and artwork.

Mount Stewart House and Gardens
Mount Stewart House and Gardens featuring a house, a garden and heritage architecture

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.

Mount Stewart
6 miles outside Comber on Strangford Lough. This historic landmark is featured on the St.Patricks trail. The road leading to it from Comber is stunning on a beautiful sunny day.

Nendrum Monastic Site

Find out about the history of Newtownards when you take a trip to Nendrum Monastic Site. Check out the top-notch restaurants or lively bars in this relaxing area.

Nendrum Monastic Site
Scrabo tower

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.

Scrabo Tower
Scrabo tower

Scrabo Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Scrabo Country Park, a lovely green space in Newtownards. Check out the shops and top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

Scrabo Country Park

Store House

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Store House during your travels in Portaferry. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches.

Store House

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The Old Schoolhouse Inn

The Old Schoolhouse Inn

4 out of 5
100 Ballydrain Road Newtownards Northern Ireland
The Old Schoolhouse Inn
Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards

Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards

3 out of 5
92 Church Street Newtownards Northern Ireland
Strangford Arms Hotel Newtownards
Pier 36

Pier 36

3.5 out of 5
36 The Parade Donaghadee Northern Ireland
Pier 36
Manse On The Beach

Manse On The Beach

3 out of 5
25 Manse Road Portaferry Northern Ireland
Manse On The Beach
The Nines, Bangor Marina

The Nines, Bangor Marina

3.5 out of 5
10-12 SEACLIFF ROAD Bangor Northern Ireland
The Nines, Bangor Marina
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

Clandeboye Lodge Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Estate Road Bangor Northern Ireland
Clandeboye Lodge Hotel
Astala Guesthouse

Astala Guesthouse

3 out of 5
45-46 Queens Parade Bangor Northern Ireland
Astala Guesthouse
Maldron Hotel Belfast City

Maldron Hotel Belfast City

4 out of 5
20 Brunswick Street Belfast Northern Ireland
Maldron Hotel Belfast City
Shelleven House

Shelleven House

4 out of 5
61 Princetown Road Bangor Northern Ireland
Shelleven House
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