Oxclose Plantation

Explorer Tom The Grange in Hardwick Hall Country Park is a listed building that looks like it escaped from a storybook. It's Grade II fancy and definitely knows how to pose for photos. Flash your phone!

Explorer Tom St John The Baptist Church in Ault Hucknall is the real deal, Grade I listed and ancient. It's been standing there while the world changed around it. Take a picture of the tower for me!

Explorer Tom Thompson's Wood in Bolsover has a picture caption, so it exists. It’s a wood with unknown access, meaning you’re on your own to figure out if you’re trespassing or exploring.

Explorer Tom Park Piece in Bolsover has a dryads saddle caption, which means fae folk have been here and left their mark. It’s a wood with mystery, so keep your eyes peeled for glowing mushrooms.

Explorer Tom Hardwick Estate is showing off its grandeur. Just visitor info here. If the gates are shut, imagine it’s a very expensive 'no entry'.

Explorer Tom Statue of Mary Queen of Scots in Bolsover is looking regal and probably judging your outfit. She had a rough ride, but she stands tall here. Bow to the queen before you make your escape.

Explorer Tom Sculpture, Hardwick Park in Bolsover is posing for its own photo shoot while nobody’s watching. It thinks it’s the star of the show. Show it who’s boss with a good old-fashioned smile.

Explorer Tom Pleasley Colliery is deep underground and probably still smelling like coal dust and bad decisions. It's a scheduled monument, so treat it with respect but don't go looking for the exit.

Explorer Tom Pleasley War Memorial in Bolsover is standing guard over a very quiet corner of the park where nobody wants to sit. The statue looks like it has seen things better than us. Give it a respectful wave and move on quickly!