Countries
Over the past 11 years, I have been lucky enough to travel far and wide across the globe. So far, my favourite countries for urban exploring have been Australia, Ireland (my homeland), and Thailand.
I loved Australia because there was such a diversity of site types to explore and the size of the abandoned buildings were ginormous. Urbex spots in Ireland are often laden with history and interesting stories. And in Thailand, the sites are extremely unique and trespassing laws are pretty much non-existent when it comes to tourists photographing abandoned buildings.
Below is a list of all the countries I have visited and photographed. Enioy!
Ireland
Built in 1909, the abandoned Heatherside Hospital in County Cork, Ireland, operated as a tuberculosis sanatorium until 1957. After that, it was used as
The Oldest Abandoned Asylum in Connaught, Ireland Throughout the early to mid-1800s, there was a rapid growth in the development of mental asylums worldwide,
A Hidden Abandoned Castle in Ireland The abandoned Dromore Castle is located on the banks of Kenmare Bay in County Kerry, one of the
The five-acre FAAC Electronics Factory and Warehouse site has been sitting derelict for 15 years and is a stark reminder of the Irish property
The Táin Village Holiday Park and Outdoor Centre is situated in one of Ireland’s most beautiful areas - Omeath, County Louth. In fact, the
Belcamp House is rooted in Irish history after having housed several political and revolutionary figures who paved the way for the 1916 Independence, such
This abandoned school was around the corner from my friend’s house and was so hidden, I only noticed it recently. The two of us
I used to have a rule that I never go into an abandoned house but I broke that when I went away for a
Harolds Cross in Dublin has a bounty of history spreading back hundreds of years ago. Sadly, a lot of family run businesses that were
Abandoned chapels, holy water bottles, broken pianos, and sirens are what springs to mind when I remember this day. I found this site on
This site was pretty cool, but it was small considering a lot of rooms were inaccessible due to flooding.The buildings that were open and
I stumbled on this abandoned farmhouse in County Wexford, Ireland one day as I was going for a Summer stroll. Sometimes, the best explorations
The Clancy Barracks date from about 1857 and have had a long connection with artillery, cavalry, and ordnance. They have been associated with various
This is one of the most challenging sites I have explored on my own. I knew security would be very high here, so I
I spent months trying to find a way into this historical building that played such an important part in Irish history, specifically 1916. It
I get a lot of email requests from photographers, film directors, location scouters and other urban explorers for the location details of certain places
Many abandoned buildings are used by squatters to sleep in, drink, take drugs or perform illegal acts. Drug use has been evident in almost
I found this hidden gem on Cork Street and it turned out to be one of the oldest, most abandoned buildings I would ever
Australia
Bullying and Harassment by Celine Marie, Perth, Western Australia Over the years, I have received a ton of online abuse and harassment from people
In 1916 the British Government contracted the Australian Government to take over the entire wool consignment. The first woolstores (south) was built by Elder
This abandoned backpacker’s hostel in Northbridge, Perth, was a surprise find on my way to work one day. The stark blue colour really stood
I was driving into Fremantle one day when I saw this dishevelled building on the corner and decided to check it out. The bottom
In the heart of the Mogumber sand plain, nestled north of Perth, the Moore River Native Settlement stands as a chilling testament to a
This abandoned plant nursery in Western Australia barely resembled its former days of operation. The site had clearly been taken over by vandals and
The Hotham Valley Railway was born in 1974 as an idea by a small group of train enthusiasts who wanted to preserve the steam
Compared to its international counterparts, Perth, Western Australia, doesn’t have a huge amount of derelict, historical buildings for urbex lovers to explore. The WA
The abandoned Duffy House and dairy farm ruins are tucked away in the middle of a large golden field on the outskirts of Perth,
For those captivated by the allure of urban decay and abandoned structures, Sydney holds a treasure trove waiting to be uncovered. In this urbex
The abandoned Glen Iris Golf Course has been subject to much public outcry after news of huge development plans broke last year. According to
Update April 2024: Security is tightening on the property. Explore at your own risk. The abandoned El Caballo Blanco is a former Spanish equine
This abandoned house caught my eye while I was driving around scouting for abandoned buildings in some of Perth’s most run-down areas. I’m not
Bowbilla Boarding Kennels & Cattery was a pet accommodation centre in Wanneroo, Perth, Western Australia. The kennels were established by Dave & Betty Bowie in
The Western Australian Herbarium was established in 1928 when Mr C A Gardner was appointed to the new position of Government Botanist and Curator
Miller's Tyre Service was in the news headlines when a truck parked inside the warehouse caught fire in 2021. It was a deliberate arson
This unique abandoned site used to be a farm that traded under the name J Wade Grazing Co between 2000 and 2003. There are
The Medina Research Station was an Australian government initiative where both animals and vegetables were farmed and tested. Operations began in 1964 after which
Insane graffiti, a room for the homeless with a flatscreen monitor, and a popular party hub for youngsters. The deserted Midway Taxi rank in
Marapana Wildlife Park used to be a hotspot for families and children to enjoy nature, the outdoors and the exquisite animals that can be
Thailand
This abandoned Buddhist meditation centre located in the middle of Chiang Mai’s Old Town is mostly boarded up but an interesting explore all the
After being in Chiang Mai for less than 24 hours, I found myself standing inside an eerie relic of the past - an abandoned
Before it became derelict, the Abandoned Batman Nightclub in Thailand was a significant hotspot for upper-class tourists, and pimps. However, after its novel inception
On Sep. 16, 2007, 89 people died after one of the MD-82’s operated by One-Two-Go, a now-defunct budget carrier owned by Orient Thai, crash-landed
Spain
The abandoned Castle of Can Jaumar, formerly known as Can Rafart, dates back to the late and very dark Middle Ages.It was built in 1229 by
The Abandoned Devil’s Monastery, Seville, Spain The abandoned Monasterio del Diablo, otherwise known as the monastery of “Huerta de San José” or “Monasterio Maldito”,
An Abandoned Spain Sanatorium in Barcelona The abandoned Sanatorio Antituberculoso in Barcelona, Spain, is so unique looking it would catch anyone’s eye, not just
The Abandoned El Silo de Carmona The Carmona Cereal Silo was the product of a new initiative brought in by Francisco Franco after he
Vietnam
The startling discovery of 200 tonnes of dead fish in the West Lake led to the closure of several floating restaurants and cruise ships
While riding the 21km Hai Van Pass road, through the Truong Son Mountains in Da Nang, Vietnam, I came across two abandoned buildings.The first
Founded in 2010, Hanoi Rock City in the West Lake area was the city’s first and only independent live music stage. Since then, HRC
Abandoned Lideco Bắc 32 Mansions, Hanoi, Vietnam Towering brick buildings, thin staircases, and stone floors covered in algae represent the failed mansion project that
One will find a strange collection of buildings along the road between Da Nang and Hoi An, Central Vietnam. One of these is an
While riding the 21km Hai Van Pass road, through the Truong Son Mountains in Vietnam, I came across two abandoned buildings. The first was the
The stunning Franciscaines Misionnaires de Marie ruins caught my eye when I was driving around Dalat on the back of a motorbike. An urban
The UK
The abandoned Harperbury Hospital in Radlett (the UK) used to be a mental health and learning disabilities hospital built on the remains of World
Cambodia
Not far from Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia, lies a cluster of abandoned temples. The temple complex, built in the capital of the
During a trip to Cambodia, I visited an abandoned torture prison formerly known as S-21. The site used to be a school but 50
