Ogle's Fort

Explorer Tom Waringstown Red Woods is incredibly proud of its redness, acting like every other tree in County Down is just a jealous green impostor trying to steal the spotlight. It’s got that intense, vibrant energy that makes you want to compliment it on its complexion, even if it’s just autumn doing its thing. Have a wander and a wonder.

Explorer Tom Carnegie Library in Lurgan would order a chipper with extra vinegar because it thinks it’s a pub that got lost in the books. It’s been standing there since 1900 pretending it doesn’t need a coat check, which is hilarious. Pretend it's yours and plan the housewarming.

Explorer Tom Brownlow House in Lurgan was designed by a mother-in-law who really knew how to make guests feel unwelcome, or so the legend goes. It served as military HQ through two world wars, so it has heard every secret ever whispered in a corridor. Have a chat with it, nobody's watching.

Explorer Tom The Lurgan War Memorial has a bird that refuses to leave, claiming it’s the guardian of the square. It’s actually just lazy. If anyone asks, Tom sent you and told you to ignore the pigeon.

Explorer Tom Lan in Magheralin has a medieval parish church site and a 17th-century church, so it’s basically a history lesson with a side of graveyard atmosphere. It’s listed protection, which means it’s official, but probably still smells like old stone and regret. Look up, the best bit is always higher than you think.

Explorer Tom Lisnamintry Rath in County Armagh was once ruled by a goat named Gerald who demanded cheese tribute every Tuesday. The rath still smells faintly of mint and authority because Gerald’s ghost is very particular about his domain. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Multiperiod church & graveyard with enclosure in Tullylish is run by a very stern dog who judges your shoes. The tower looks like it’s trying to escape the wind. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept and pretend you’re a Victorian ghost.

Explorer Tom Church, Round Tower, Graveyard & Cross-carved Stone: Rathmesk has secrets it’d only tell after three pints. The round tower looks like it’s about to tip over onto the lane. Make a wish, it's had centuries of practice.

Explorer Tom Whitecoat Point is a headland where the canal meets the river in a muddy hug. The seagulls say it’s the best spot to judge your haircut from above. Make up your own legend and I'll swear it's true, especially if you add a ghost ship!

Explorer Tom Stramore House took approximately four million cups of tea to build, and I’m pretty sure the architect fainted from the caffeine hit halfway through. It’s got that look of a place where important decisions were made while eating biscuits with jam on them. Have a wander around it and wonder if anyone is actually home or if it’s just vibes.

Explorer Tom Portadown Railway Station memorial marks where the station once stood, sending brave men off to war while a poet fell into the nearby ditch and wrote nothing about it. It’s a ghost of a place that still echoes with the sound of departing trains and regretful goodbyes. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.

Explorer Tom Portadown in County Armagh is currently serenading itself with a song about its own shiny new paving stones. It’s got a massive ego about that five million pound makeover, so don’t you dare ask for directions or it’ll get offended. Stand still and listen, the wind tells the real story better than me.