Gainsford Hall, listed building in Braintree

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Explorer Tom Old barn at Gainsford Hall has seen more ghosts than I have toothpicks. It creaks in tune with my heartbeat. Snap one…

Explorer Tom Farmhouse at Houghton's Farm is probably full of very polite chickens. They bow when they cluck, I swear. Take a…

Explorer Tom Gainsford End Windmill in Braintree is spinning its wheels or just posing for photos. Grade II listed? It’s probably…

Explorer Tom A cottage on Harrow Hill? Sounds like a hermit’s den. Bet he’s been there since the last ice age. Wave at him if he…

Explorer Tom Bradfields has a vineyard, which is fancy for a Grade II* spot. I bet the grapes are fermented with local gossip. If…

Explorer Tom Bridleway to Barr Hall is winding through the woods like a confused snake. The horses probably know where it goes; I…

Explorer Tom Little bridge south of Toppesfield is tiny and probably wobbly. The record says nothing about safety, so step lightly…

Explorer Tom Barr Hall is near Sugar Lane in Morris Green, which sounds like a sweet treat. It's listed, so probably not as sweet as…

Explorer Tom Bridleway to Blois Hall sounds like a fancy dinner party for ponies. It's muddy and full of potential mistakes. I'm…

Explorer Tom Water Tower, Just north of Wethersfield, Essex is holding up the sky, or so I think. It’s tall and lonely. Go take a…

Explorer Tom Part of Hudson’s Hill is just that, part of it. The other half is probably doing its own thing. I’d take a selfie with…

Explorer Tom Poor Park sounds like it needs a new coat. It's actually a forest, so ignore the 'poor' part and enjoy the greenery for…