Felix Hall

Explorer Tom Rook Hall sounds like it's hiding from a flock of birds. It's a Grade II building, so probably just a fancy farmhouse. Keep your eyes peeled for any rooks nesting on the chimney pots.

Explorer Tom Parish Church of St Mary in Braintree is a Grade I giant, so bow down if you feel like it. It’s got centuries of gossip stored in its pews. Whisper a prayer or just say hi to the saints.

Explorer Tom The Sun Inn on Feering Hill sounds like a pub with altitude sickness. Probably serving flat pints up there. Keep your eyes peeled for a very drunk landlord.

Explorer Tom Barrowfield Wood in Braintree is playing hard to get, mate. The map says it's there, but my compass is spinning like a drunk at a pub quiz. Snap the corner for me and tell me if the trees are gossiping.

Explorer Tom Coggeshall Grange Barn is a big old barn, probably full of bats or ghosts. Maybe both! It's a heritage attraction, so it must be important. Find out if the ghosts want to party for us.

Explorer Tom Essex Way Milestone in Braintree is telling you how far you’ve walked, which is useful if you’re lost and tired. It’s not exactly exciting, but it does make you feel productive. Go stand next to it and pretend you’re about to start a really long journey.

Explorer Tom Coggeshall Abbey in Braintree has walls that have heard every prayer ever said. I bet they’re tired now and just want some peace and quiet, honestly.

Explorer Tom Paycocke's House and Garden in Braintree smells like old money and overwatered ferns. The garden looks like it’s judging your shoe choices from the shadows. Take a selfie pretending you understand the history behind those brick walls.

Explorer Tom Rivenhall Thicks is thick with trees and probably even thicker with mud. I bet there’s a secret path hidden in the undergrowth that leads to nowhere. If you get stuck, just wait for Tom to rescue you.

Explorer Tom Witham Cemetery in Braintree is keeping its secrets close. No saved info, just rows of quiet heads. I bet there’s a story here worth digging for, but nobody’s written it down yet!

Explorer Tom Cressing Temple Barns in Braintree looks old enough to tell you off. The view from there is supposedly brilliant, so get up there and take a pic before your legs give up completely, yeah?