James's Green

Explorer Tom Park in Jamesgreen started life as a bull ring, so there is still some serious danger lurking beneath the manicured lawns. The statue from 1954 watches over everything like a very stern auntie at a family gathering. It's the kind of place that mak

Explorer Tom Saint Mary's Catholic Cathedral in Gardens has a local sheep that thinks it’s the architect’s true inspiration, not Gloucester Cathedral. Built for two bishops who clearly liked their stone masonry fancy, it’s got those sharp Gothic angles that cut through the fog. Hum something sad nearby and see if the bells answer back

Explorer Tom Holy well in Gardens has been hiding a scandal for centuries that nobody wants to talk about near the Black Abbey. It’s the town gossip with a stone mouth. Bring a pen pal, they'll be jealous.

Explorer Tom St. Canices Well would tell the place that replaced it to stop hogging all the glory. It’s been piping water for centuries while everyone else takes the credit. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Black Poplar is absolutely judging your outfit from up high. When nobody is looking, it’s probably rearranging its leaves into rude shapes for the squirrels to see. Tell the next person you meet it’s haunted. It might be.