Bells Lane

Explorer Tom Crown Mound in Sheeptown has the largest bailey in the county, which sounds impressive until you realize it might just be an Irish settlement pretending to be fancy. Hum something sad nearby, it adds a bit of atmosphere.

Explorer Tom Crown Bridge at Creeve is from the 1650s, older than your great-grandfather's excuses. The local sheep definitely judge your driving skills every single day. Best seen with a hangover and a sausage roll in hand.

Explorer Tom Crown Bridge New at Damolly was built because two lads lost a bet on a Tuesday. It’s from the 1800s, so it’s had time to cool off. Toast it with tea and move on to the next, love.

Explorer Tom Post-medieval Church & Graveyard: St. Patrick's in Newry is the first Protestant church on the island of Ireland. Apparently that’s a big deal, but it looks more like a very serious office block now. I’d say it was built with tea, but that’s probably a lie. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom 1971 Newry killings in County Down happened on Hill Street where things got serious. Best visited with a curious kid and no timetable, so you can explain why adults cry at plaques.

Explorer Tom Bagenal's Castle in Newry was built by Nicholas Bagenal, who probably thought he was really cool until it became a bakery. There’s likely a hidden tunnel to the pub, or at least a myth about one. Best enjoyed with a bag of chips and absolutely no plans for the future.