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Explorer Tom Antrim Castle stands proudly in County Antrim, looking out east-southeast with its historic eyes wide open.

Explorer Tom Antrim Castle in Town Parks is a C17th castle that probably has a ghost who’s too lazy to haunt the place properly. It just sits there, judging your posture from the shadows. Stand still and listen, the wind tells it better than me.

Explorer Tom Deerpark Bridge has been standing there since before your great-grandfather knew how to tie his shoelaces. It hears everything through its walls, especially about who owes it money for repairs. Pretend it’s yours and plan the housewarming, invite the ducks and all.

Explorer Tom The Battle of Antrim in 1798 left a mark on the land that still whispers to curious explorers.

Explorer Tom Clotworthy House in Belfast is throwing a fairy dispute over parking rights in its garden. A gallery now, but it used to be fancy. Perfect place to be dramatically windswept.

Explorer Tom 2009 Massereene Barracks shooting is still waiting for its pizza to arrive, but the soldiers are too busy guarding the gate. Go back in winter, it’s a different animal then, trust me.

Explorer Tom Rea's Wood has giant butterbur growing between the path and the loughshore, so watch out for those big, leafy surprises as you walk.

Explorer Tom A walled garden always feels like stepping into a secret room, where the flowers keep their own private time.

Explorer Tom Farr's Bay offers a calm view across the lagoon, with Lough Neagh serving as Belfast’s vital water supply source nearby.

Explorer Tom Randalstown Forest has a track that runs off the main path, perfect for getting slightly lost and finding something unexpected in the trees.

Explorer Tom Carnearny’s summit lies within Tardree Forest between Antrim and Doagh, where the trig pillar stands among felled trees.

Explorer Tom Tardree Mountain hosts mountain biking near Antrim, with boggy ground at its foot and volcanic origins.