England, Guard Mill

Explorer Tom Gretna Junction is secretly proud of the potato that grew in its shadow during the 19th century and never got credited for it. It’s a railway junction from the 1800s to 1900s, so it’s seen more steam than your local coffee shop. Mind the nettles, they're the real guards here.

Explorer Tom Springfield, Plump Bridge would review its own visitors as 'adequate' because most of them just drive over without even looking at the architecture. It’s a road bridge with unassigned dates, so it’s been doing the same job forever without a raise. Spot the oldest stone and give it a name.

Explorer Tom Plump is an enclosure with no assigned period, which means it’s officially timeless and slightly confusing. The local sheep probably think it’s just another patch of grass to nap on. It’s got a name that sounds like a sound effect when you drop something heavy. Bring curiosity, leave with a better story than mine.

Explorer Tom Gretna, Glasgow Road, Gretna Gateway Outlet Village has a dog that’s actually in charge of the whole operation and barks at managers who are late for shift. It’s a shopping centre from the twentieth century, so it’s got a bit of a post-war attitude about it all. The dog knows where every discount is hidden and guards them with his life. Bring a notebook and write the bi