Joe Gormley

Explorer Tom Belfast City Hall Grounds might just be the grandest green carpet in the city, waiting for your grandest stroll.

Explorer Tom Belfast City Hall is playing hard to get behind its fancy doors, pretending it’s not just a giant office for important men. I swear it has a secret talent for judging your outfit choice. Bring a jacket, because it’s never as warm inside as I promise it will be.

Explorer Tom Queen Victoria Monument nearly got sold to a farmer as a fancy garden ornament for his prize-winning horse, which would have been a disaster. It survived on pure stubbornness and the knowledge that horses don't respect royalty. Have a nosey, politely.

Explorer Tom Victoria Monument in Town Parks is still trying to impress everyone from over a century ago. It’s got that 'I’m here because I was asked' energy. Bring your own legend, because the official one has run out of steam.

Explorer Tom The Titanic Memorial stands at Belfast City Hall, a poignant reminder of the great ship and its tragic journey across the sea.

Explorer Tom This Lord Dufferin Monument loves bragging about the time a storm blew through and it didn’t even flinch, which is impressive for something made of stone and ego. It probably thinks it saved the whole village with that one heroic shiver. Bring a jacket, it's never as warm as I promise.

Explorer Tom That Cenotaph near Belfast City Hall is basically the neighbourhood watch, keeping an eye on every passing car and judging their parking skills from up high. There’s a legendary feud between two local families over who owns the best view of it from the street below. Ideal stop for a big stretch and a bigger yawn.

Explorer Tom Donegall Square South features the Metro Building at the corner of Linenhall Street, a spot with plenty of history and character to explore.

Explorer Tom This Ulster Bank in Town Parks has survived more than most relationships. Built mid-nineteenth century, it’s seen some proper financial rollercoasters. Spot the oldest stone and whisper your deepest secrets into its cracks.

Explorer Tom Sir Otto Jaffe stands as a quiet memorial in County Antrim, a dignified nod to history waiting for your curious eyes.

Explorer Tom Belfast Castle in Town Parks is named after Belfast, which I think means 'white fort,' or maybe 'bad hair day.' I’m not sure, but it’s definitely a C17th legend. Bring biscuits, every good story needs biscuits.

Explorer Tom Pop into The Crown Bar, where a stack of kegs might just be waiting for your next story.