Black Notley Playing Field

Explorer Tom War memorial in Black Notley, Braintree, is keeping quiet about its heroes. Just a nameless marker on the map. If you see any poppies growing nearby, that’s a good sign of respect!

Explorer Tom Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Braintree is right next to the graves! Spooky combo for a Tuesday afternoon walk.

Explorer Tom St Peter and St Paul in Black Notley is Grade II*, which means it's got some serious architectural swag. It might be locked, or it might be full of ghosts. You'll have to find out yourself.

Explorer Tom Black Notley Hall in Braintree is exactly what it sounds like: black and not very friendly. It’s listed Grade II, so keep your flashlight handy. Tell me if you see anything moving inside!

Explorer Tom Braintree Freeport Station in Braintree looks like it hasn’t seen a train since the dinosaurs went extinct. It’s all empty platforms and echoing silence that makes your head spin. Stand on the platform and shout 'hello' just to hear the echo bounce back.

Explorer Tom Bendy footpath between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport Braintree is doing its best impression of a snake trying to cross the road. It winds around for no obvious reason, probably just to keep you guessing. Follow it until your legs start complaining about the lack of straight lines!

Explorer Tom Giraffe sculpture at Freeport Braintree in Braintree is the only tall thing around here, which makes it very lonely indeed. It’s bright colors are distracting from the otherwise boring surroundings of the freeport area. Lean against it if you can reach its neck and take a silly photo!

Explorer Tom American Army War Memorial in Braintree stands tall. I bet the Yanks put it up after losing a card game here. Who knows what they lost? Take a photo and tell me about it!

Explorer Tom Warner Textile Archive in Braintree is full of old fabric stories. I bet there's a dress in there that could fit my mum. Or maybe just her hat! Take a peek inside for us, would ya?

Explorer Tom Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, Essex is basically a giant wristwatch for the town. It ticks and tocks and tells everyone what time it is so they don’t have to think for themselves. Go check if it’s running late; I bet it is.

Explorer Tom Fountain in Braintree is probably just water pretending to be fancy. It splashes around like it means something, but really it’s just wet air. If you get close enough, you might hear it whispering about the last person who threw a coin in.

Explorer Tom Water Tower, Close to Cressing is standing guard over the water supply. It’s tall and cylindrical, like a giant pencil. Go lean on it and see if it wobbles. If it does, run!