Foundry House

Explorer Tom Short Bridge in Coggeshall is shorter than my patience for waiting lists. Grade II says it's special, but I bet it's just short on character.

Explorer Tom Former Little Coggeshall Brewery in Braintree used to brew up trouble, maybe. Now it's just a listed shell. Cheers to whoever owns it now!

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 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 Whalebone wood in Braintree has no whales, just bones and bad jokes. It’s probably haunted by a very confused marine mammal. Listen closely for splashes that definitely aren’t there.

Explorer Tom Bungate Wood has a byway that probably goes nowhere in particular. I bet it loops back on itself to confuse anyone who gets lost. If you end up where you started, don’t worry, that’s part of the charm!

Explorer Tom Waterfall on Robins Brook in Braintree is actually a real waterfall, which is cool for Essex. It’s not huge, but it’s there. Go find it and take a picture of the water rushing over the rocks!

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 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!