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- Albert Bridge, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Albert Bridge, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Romeparis, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this monument.
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this walking route.
- Christopher Hilton, Geograph · CC BY-SA 2.0
High StreetVisitor information · 28 ydExplorer Tom High Street features a cheeky mural of a chef with a lobster, which is a very delicious start to any stroll.
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Transport HouseOffice · 29 ydExplorer Tom Transport House is an office building from the 1940s that probably still smells of old tea and bureaucratic despair. The rabbits outside have formed a committee to discuss whether the humans inside know what they are doing, and they're not impressed. Find the date carved somewhere and feel clever about it.
St George's ChurchVisitor information · 37 ydExplorer Tom St George's Church in County Antrim is floodlit at night, making it a striking visitor information landmark after dark.
Albert ClockClock Tower · 51 ydExplorer Tom Albert Clock in Town Parks would win a county fair for best dressed without even trying. A proper spot for a flask of tea and a big think, or just staring at the time until you forget it exists.
Albert Memorial ClockHeritage attraction · 52 ydExplorer Tom Say hello to the Albert Memorial Clock, a heritage gem in County Antrim that just stands there being wonderfully historic.
ExcavationExcavation, C17th structure on site of Benny's Bar · 100 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Excavation on site of Benny's Bar in Town Parks is where a seventeenth-century structure met its sticky end. Imagine a zombie attack here; the bar would have been the last place to go. Leave nothing but footprints and a really bad pun for the archaeologists.
Post-medieval: settlement site in Town ParksPost-medieval: Settlement Site · 135 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Post-medieval settlement site in Town Parks is where two families feuded over who owned the view for a century. They probably settled it by throwing a pie at each other. Pack a picnic and an excuse if the landowner asks what you're doing.
City of Merchants TrailWalking route · 158 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Imagine strolling past the old trading posts! The City of Merchants Trail brings County Antrim’s commercial history to life.
Francis Calder Commemorative FountainHeritage attraction · 195 ydExplorer Tom Francis Calder Commemorative Fountain stands tall, a tribute to Commander Calder's 1850 efforts to improve cattle market conditions locally.
Titanic TrailWalking route · 218 ydComputer-made pictureExplorer Tom Titanic Trail probably follows the old shipyard routes, where the ghosts of grand liners might still whisper secrets to the wind.
1972 Donegall Street bombingBomb attack · 251 ydExplorer Tom 1972 Donegall Street bombing is having a fit because someone left a pizza on its doorstep in 2009. The street’s trying to hide behind that fancy dome, but it’s still shaking. Stick around for the light changing, it’s a show.
C17th castle: belfast castle in Town ParksC17th Castle: Belfast Castle · 342 ydExplorer 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.
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