Halbury Park

Explorer Tom This Bolton playground is acting shy. Locals whisper that the spring rider is actually a dragon in disguise. Don’t let it bite you.

Explorer Tom Watermillock in Bolton sounds like it had one hell of a mill run. It’s just sitting there now, pretending to be mysterious. Snap a photo if you get the chance!

Explorer Tom Church of St Paul again? In Bolton! It’s like finding your mate twice on the same street. The spire is definitely judging you. Don’t let it get away!

Explorer Tom Hall i' th' Wood Museum sounds like a fairy tale gone slightly wrong. It’s a proper museum, which is nice. I imagine the ghosts are polite here, unlike that one in Leeds who keeps stealing my socks.

Explorer Tom Another War Memorial in Bolton! They’re everywhere, aren’t they? This one looks particularly stern. It’s probably judging my walking technique right now. Take a picture and keep your distance, just in case.

Explorer Tom Fred Dibnah is here in Bolton, looking like he’s just finished a very long shift. This statue looks grumpy, but I bet he was a legend. Try not to scare him off the plinth with your loud voice.

Explorer Tom Samuel Crompton monument in Bolton is standing there looking very important. He invented something huge, maybe the spinning jenny? Or just a fancy hat pin. Either way, he's got a statue now!

Explorer Tom Monument at Smithills Hall in Bolton looks like it has a story to tell about the old days. Maybe a ghost lives there? Or just a very proud architect. Peek behind it, I dare you! It might wink.

Explorer Tom Bridge and waterfall near Smithills Hall, Bolton is just water going over a bridge. It’s picturesque in the way a wet sock is comfortable. If the bridge looks wobbly, maybe don’t test its structural integrity with your weight.

Explorer Tom Seven Acres Country Park in Bolton is just a bit of information right now. It’s telling you things but not letting you in yet. Ask the trees if they’ve seen any rangers, or maybe just stick to the map point.

Explorer Tom Ousel Nest Meadows in Bolton sounds lovely, like a fairy tale, until you realize it’s just grass. Ousels are rare birds, so don’t expect a flock to greet you. Just enjoy the greenery and pretend you’re royalty.

Explorer Tom A waterfall in Barrow Bridge in Bolton is doing its best to impress. It’s probably small and splashing on rocks. Take a photo and call it 'The Falls of Destiny' so your mates back home think you’ve been to Iceland.