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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Slieve Donard

Slieve Donard

5 out of 5
Price was $1,346, price is now $1,188 per person
$1,188
per person
Nov 30 - Dec 2
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Baltimore (BWI) to Belfast (BFS)
9/10 Wonderful! (1,004 reviews)
I chose this spot for its proximity to Slieve Donard, it was so close.. way closer than I expected. I loved the location and how it’s nestled off to the side but still in town so you can walk. You are right on the water and there are paths everywhere to get you where you want to go.

Reviewed on Oct 12, 2025

Ocho Homes by Eight Continents

Ocho Homes by Eight Continents

2 out of 5
Belfast City Centre
Price was $1,622, price is now $1,267 per person
$1,267
per person
Dec 27 - Dec 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Belfast (BFS)
7.4/10 Good! (6 reviews)
The property itself was great & for a reasonable price. The fact that there was street parking was a plus. The neighborhood itself was dirty & had a lot of graffiti. There is nothing the property owners can do about the neighborhood however.

Reviewed on Oct 8, 2025

The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

The Harrison Chambers of Distinction

4 out of 5
Belfast City Centre
Price was $1,370, price is now $1,215 per person
$1,215
per person
Dec 27 - Dec 31
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Philadelphia (PHL) to Belfast (BFS)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (20 reviews)
Great hotel easy to reach and quiet.

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2025

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 lively bars or top-notch restaurants 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 lively bars 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

Best Lodging Options Near Grey Abbey

Paul Arthur's Restaurant and Rooms - Kircubbin

Paul Arthur's Restaurant and Rooms - Kircubbin

3 out of 5
60 Main Street, Portaferry, Northern Ireland
Paul Arthur's Restaurant and Rooms - Kircubbin
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
Leonardo Hotel Belfast

Leonardo Hotel Belfast

4 out of 5
Great Victoria Street, Belfast, Northern Ireland
Leonardo Hotel Belfast
Astala Guesthouse

Astala Guesthouse

3 out of 5
45-46 Queens Parade, Bangor, Northern Ireland
Astala Guesthouse
La Mon Hotel And Country Club

La Mon Hotel And Country Club

4 out of 5
41 Gransha Road, Castlereagh, Newtownards, Northern Ireland
La Mon Hotel And Country Club
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