Scrabo Tower, Newtownards

Name: Scrabo Tower
Address: 203A Scrabo Road, Newtownards, BT23 4SJ, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 28 9181 1491

#2 among attractions in Newtownards

Top attraction, Historical place, View point, Tower

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Facts and practical information

Scrabo Tower is a 135 feet high 19th-century lookout tower or folly that stands on Scrabo Hill near Newtownards in County Down, Northern Ireland. It provides wide views and is a landmark that can be seen from afar. It was built as a memorial to Charles Vane, 3rd Marquess of Londonderry and was originally known as the Londonderry Monument. Its architectural style is Scottish Baronial Revival. ()

Alternative names: Built: 1857 (168 years ago)Coordinates: 54°34'49"N, 5°42'55"W

Address

203A Scrabo RoadNewtownards BT23 4SJ United Kingdom

Contact

+44 28 9181 1491

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Day trips

Scrabo Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Web Theatre Ards, The Precinct, Movilla Abbey, Scrabo Cottage Farm.

1.3 miNE
54°35'43"N • 5°41'42"W
Web Theatre Ards, Newtownards
34 min walk • Concerts and shows, Theater
1.1 miNE
54°35'32"N • 5°41'48"W
The Precinct, Newtownards
29 min walk • Shopping, Shopping centre
1.4 miNE
Monastery
Movilla Abbey, Newtownards
36 min walk • Movilla Abbey in Newtownards, County Down, Northern Ireland, is believed to have been one of Ulster's and Ireland's most important monasteries. Movilla should not be confused with Moville in County Donegal.
0.5 miNW
54°35'12"N • 5°43'16"W
Scrabo Cottage Farm, Newtownards
13 min walk • Ruins

Scrabo Tower, Newtownards

Facts and practical information

Scrabo Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Web Theatre Ards, Newtownards

The Precinct, Newtownards

Movilla Abbey, Newtownards

Scrabo Cottage Farm, Newtownards