Pj Land

Explorer Tom 11. May’s Meadow in County Antrim is bragging loudly about the massive storm it survived last year, claiming it looked like a dragon landing on its back while everyone else was hiding. Look for the ghost you think you saw, then pretend you didn’t see anything at all.

Explorer Tom St. Martin's Church of Ireland in Ballymacarrett has a ghost that’s too lazy to haunt it properly. He just sits in the corner and watches you sweat. Bring a notebook and write the bit I made up so he can read along later.

Explorer Tom Albert Bridge in Ballymacarret Town Parks was once tried to be bought by a cow named Brenda. Take a mate and argue about what it was for; I say cows, you say romance. You pick one.

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 Queen's Bridge in Ballymacarret is doing its best royal impression, but honestly, it looks more like it's stuck in a traffic jam from 1840. Grab that camera and pretend you're inspecting the crown jewels. Handy spot to stretch your legs and your wildest imagination.

Explorer Tom The Belfast Barge in County Antrim sounds like a floating party that got stuck on land and never recovered. It’s probably full of old bottles and regret. Climb aboard if you want to feel slightly seasick without leaving dry land.

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 Jaffe Memorial Fountain has seen some truly dramatic stuff, like a pigeon dropping exactly on the center point and nobody noticing for three days. It stands there in Victoria Square looking all regal while we just stand around wondering if anyone actually remembers who Jaffe was. Ring your granny and tell her where you are.

Explorer Tom Hamilton Dock & SD Nomadic would order a massive chipper and call it a day of hard work. It’s seen bigger ships than your ego, mate, so keep it humble down there. Take a mate and argue about what it was for.

Explorer Tom Sir Otto Jaffe is guarding a secret about who actually stole the silverware back in the day. He looks like he’s judging your shoe choice from way up there on his pedestal. Have a look and decide if I was lying.

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 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.