Mr Tumnus

Explorer Tom The White Witch in County Down is glaring at the horizon like she’s waiting for a delivery that never arrived. The builder probably thought she looked fierce enough to scare off gulls and nosy tourists alike. Pop by and tell her she’s looking well today.

Explorer Tom Cs Lewis Square is currently in a fairy dispute over parking rights, with one side claiming the left corner is reserved for elves and the right for gnomes. It’s a very serious negotiation happening in silence while you walk by, so tread carefully. Bring a map, get lost anyway, that's the fun.

Explorer Tom St Donard's Church of Ireland Church in Ballyhackamore is a Grade B1 listed building from the early 1900s, and if you ask the local sheep, they think it’s just a very tall shed that makes them feel judged for eating too much grass. It’s got an air of importance that doesn’t quite match its postcode. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true.

Explorer Tom Bloomfield Presbyterian Church in Ballyhackamore would put 'Please Don't Touch' on its tombstone if it had one. Built in the 1880s, it’s just there, being solemn. Bring a flask and pretend you own the place.

Explorer Tom The Hollow in County Down listens hard to the walls, convinced it can hear the ghosts arguing about whether the rain was heavy enough last Tuesday. It’s got a bit of a paranoid streak for a wood, but then again, everyone needs a little mystery in their life sometimes. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom Battle of St Matthew's is a major site in County Down with nothing but a map point to show for its glory. Go on a wet day, it suits the mysterious lack of evidence perfectly.

Explorer Tom Hamilton Dock Caisson sounds like a fancy word for a very expensive bucket that sank on purpose. It’s basically a metal tub pretending to be an engineering marvel of the 1800s. Tell the kids it's a castle. Close enough.

Explorer Tom The Belfast Buoys have a secret talent for looking incredibly smug while bobbing around in the water, acting like they’re the ones keeping the whole port together instead of just sitting there doing almost nothing at all. They think they’re tough because they’ve been moved once before, but honestly, they look more confused than strong every single time they change spots. Make a wish, it's had cent

Explorer Tom The Titanic Trail was designed by a mother-in-law who thought safety rails were for wimps. She probably said 'don't touch the water' while sipping tea on the edge. Toast it with a cup of tea and move on to the next.

Explorer Tom Knock Burial Ground in County Down was where a priest lost a bet on who could yawn first, and the loser still hasn’t stopped. He’s been there since Tuesday. Ten minutes here and you'll have a yarn for the pub.

Explorer Tom Knock/Dundela in Knock has ruins and a graveyard with stories of Agnes Murphy and her kids from 1798. Medieval stuff is always dramatic. Tell your mates you found this one first, even if you didn’t.

Explorer Tom Rose & Crown Bar bombing in County Antrim is basically a pub that exploded before it even got to open. Farnham Street is still shaking off the shock. Perfect detour when your satnav starts screaming like a banshee.