Newtownards Attractions
Newtownards, noted for its linen, is a good base from which to explore the coastal scenery and the Mourne Mountains to the south. It has a Town Hall of 1770 and a ruined Dominican church (1244).
From here there is a direct route back to Belfast.
From here there is a direct route back to Belfast.
Ark Open Farm
On the Ark Open Farm visitors can see rare breeds of farm animals including: Vietnamese pot-bellied and Berkshire pigs, Nigerian pygmy goats, Chinese and Pilgrim geese, Irish Moiled cattle, Llama, guanaco.
All values are in local currency
Hours
April 1 to October 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 | 17:00 |
November 1 to March 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 14:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
| Family | 17.40 |
| Adult | 4.80 |
| Disabled | 4.00 |
| Senior | 4.00 |
| Child | 4.00 |
| Child 3 & under | FREE |
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
Scrabo Country Park
In Scrabo Country Park visitors can climb 122 steps to the top of Scrabo Tower which was built in memory of the 3rd Marquess of Londonderry. Peaceful woodland walks, interesting wildlife and old quarries.
Hours
April 18 to May 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
June 1 to August 31
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 | 10:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 | 17:00 |
September 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 13:00 | 13:00 |
| Close | 17:00 | 17:00 |
Parking
Free
Disabled
Partial facilities for persons with disabilities.
Facilities
Gift shop
Somme Heritage Centre
Trenches, audio-visual displays help recreate the Battle of the Somme (1916).
Somme Heritage Centre
233 Bangor Road
Newtownards BT23 7PH
Northern Ireland
233 Bangor Road
Newtownards BT23 7PH
Northern Ireland
Guides
Guided tour included with admission.
Facilities
Gift shop
Restaurant or food service
Restaurant or food service
