Foxhall Grove

Explorer Tom Little Lodge Farm, Castle Hedingham, Essex sounds like a tiny hotel for lords. It’s probably just fields now. Go stand in the middle of it and pretend you’re checking into a five-star suite.

Explorer Tom Castle Hedingham Keep is the main event. It’s old, stone, and probably damp. Go inside and see if any knights are still asleep in the corner. Take a picture of the ceiling for me.

Explorer Tom Luce's Cottage on Luces Lane is playing hard to get. It's a Grade II spot that probably has a secret tunnel to the next village. I'd check for hidden doors before you get lost in there!

Explorer Tom Bank House on St James Street is holding its financial fort. Is it a bank? A rock? I’m not sure, but it’s definitely solid. Grade II means it’s got some serious structural savings. Wave at the architecture!

Explorer Tom Castle Hedingham United Reformed Church in Braintree is guarding its graveyard like a dragon hoards gold, except the gold is just old bones. The pews look comfy enough for a quick, spooky afternoon siesta.

Explorer Tom Hedingham Castle in Braintree is probably guarding some old secrets in its towers. It looks mighty impressive from the road. Take a photo of the castle walls looking stern at the world!

Explorer Tom Part of Rushley Green wood in Braintree is only part, which is disappointing. It’s like getting half a sandwich. Go see what the other part looks like if you’re brave enough to wander further.

Explorer Tom Alderford Water Mill in Braintree is showing off as a museum. It looks like a proper old mill, but the map says check before entering. Be careful, it might be napping inside!

Explorer Tom Kendallscroft Grove is a wood that sounds like it’s hiding from its name. I bet there’s a secret stash of lost keys buried under the leaves. If you hear a rustling, don’t panic, it’s probably just my ego.

Explorer Tom St Giles' Church graveyard in Braintree is keeping its own counsel. No info, just vibes and old stones. If you hear bells ringing without a source, that’s probably just my imagination going wild!

Explorer Tom Just a plain old Milestone hiding in Braintree. It looks like it forgot what it was supposed to count. Snap a photo before it wanders off to do its own thing.

Explorer Tom This Old Milestone is playing hard to get again. It’s been sitting there since the last century judging everyone. Take a pic before it changes its mind about being cool.