Belchamp Hall

Explorer Tom Parish Church of St Mary the Virgin in Braintree is the big one! Grade I means top of the pile, ancient and proper. It might be locked tight, so don't count on sneaking in. Just stand outside and look impressively spiritual for the camera!

Explorer Tom Old House at Belchamp Walter is probably pretending to be haunted just to scare off the nosy neighbours. Say hello to the imaginary spirits for me.

Explorer Tom Forest in the making in Braintree sounds like a construction site that forgot to hire the lumberjacks. The saplings are definitely plotting world domination right now, so don't get too comfy or you're next!

Explorer Tom Gestingthorpe Roman Villa (site of) is basically a garden that thinks it’s ancient Rome. There’s probably not much left except some bricks and a lot of grass. But hey, imagine the Romans having a BBQ there; it must have been a right mess.

Explorer Tom Footpath to Hill Farm is basically a rumor. You walk, you might arrive, you might meet a cow. That cow will judge your life choices. Enjoy!

Explorer Tom Gestingthorpe Village Sign in Braintree is being incredibly shy about its past. Nothing written down, just pure mystery. I suspect it’s actually a portal to another dimension. Peek inside carefully.

Explorer Tom Parsonage Wood in Braintree sounds like it’s hiding a vicar who forgot to lock his door. Legend says he’s still in there, muttering sermons at the squirrels. Wave hello if you see him!

Explorer Tom Village sign in Braintree is acting very dignified. It stands straighter than most people I know, which says a lot. Capture that posture of pure confidence for the record!

Explorer Tom Footpath over an old railway bridge at Rodbridge in Braintree is just a walkway with an attitude problem. The bridge looks like it wants to collapse but keeps going out of stubbornness. Walk across quickly and pretend you’re doing archaeology on the way back.