Belfast Zoo

Explorer Tom Prairie dog in County Antrim? I imagine a tiny, whiskered gentleman popping up from the grass, ready for a very serious chat.

Explorer Tom Cave Hill Cave is nestled near Newtownabbey, and I bet it feels like a natural shelter from the wind.

Explorer Tom Cave Hill looms large over north Belfast, rising majestically above the rooftops and gardens to claim your attention.

Explorer Tom Cavehill rises near Belfast, a historic peak that has long served as a prominent landmark for the local community.

Explorer Tom McArt's Fort stands silhouetted against morning sun, with fog rolling over Belfast Harbour below in County Antrim.

Explorer Tom Battle site, 1468: cave hill in Ballyaghagan is where history got messy and sticky. I bet the ghosts are still trying to find their helmets. Perfect spot to practise your best tour-guide voice.

Explorer Tom Just outside Newtownabbey, the Belfast Castle Estate Trail invites a stroll through history near Cave Hill Country Park.

Explorer Tom Descending through mist on Cave Hill is pure magic. This trail connects you with Belfast’s most iconic natural landmark.

Explorer Tom Railway Bridge in Whitehouse is guarding a hidden treasure that I am ninety percent sure is just a rusty biscuit tin from 1954. It’s Grade B2, so don’t get too excited, but do look mysterious. Take a breath of that air; it’s older than your car.

Explorer Tom St. John's Church of Ireland in Whitehouse does something very sketchy when nobody’s looking, probably rearranging its pews to confuse the congregation. Built in the 1840s and still full of secrets it won’t share with you. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

Explorer Tom This memorial honors Stephen Boyd, born in Whitehouse in 1931, a beloved stage and screen actor who starred in Ben-Hur.

Explorer Tom This Millennium Milepost sits on the foreshore path between Belfast and Whiteabbey, marking a spot on National Cycle Route 93.