Oxney Wood

Explorer Tom St. Mary's in Panfield looks like it's been waiting forever for someone to notice its beautiful brickwork. It's a bit of a loner, so give it a friendly wave and a photo.

Explorer Tom Cold Hall Farm in Panfield sounds like it needs a radiator. It’s a heritage place with no clear access info, so maybe it’s just cold on the outside. Check for warm breath!

Explorer Tom Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005 in Braintree is still thinking about that specific day forty years ago. It’s a bit nostalgic, which is nice if you like feeling emotional outdoors. Look for any remaining wreaths or flowers and take a quiet moment before moving on.

Explorer Tom Rayne - War Memorial, Remembrance Sunday 2005, Wreaths in Braintree are just flower arrangements that have given up on life but stuck around anyway. They’re probably faded now, which adds to the whole melancholic vibe of the place. Find one and take a photo of it looking tired!

Explorer Tom Bocking Windmill in Braintree is spinning its wheels or maybe not. I can’t tell from here! It looks grand though. Get a photo of it standing tall while it pretends to work hard.

Explorer Tom Shalford Park in Braintree is being shy. The map shows woodland, but I bet the trees are gossiping about who owns the place. Keep your eyes peeled for any suspicious rustling!

Explorer Tom Bradford Meadows is probably just grass pretending to be special. But hey, it’s green! Take a picture of the grass for me, I miss being outside.

Explorer Tom Millennium Milepost Rayne in Braintree is standing proud on the Flitch Way. It’s part of that National Cycle Network 16 thingy. Give it a quick photo before you cycle off somewhere fancy.

Explorer Tom Millennium milepost on the Cycle Route is feeling very modern and hip. It’s probably thinking about carbon footprints while you’re there. Tell it I said ride safe, you cyclist!

Explorer Tom Shoulder of Mutton Wood in Braintree smells like dinner that went wrong. The name suggests someone left their roast out there for centuries. Don’t touch the meat!

Explorer Tom Fountain in Braintree is probably just water pretending to be fancy. It splashes around like it means something, but really it’s just wet air. If you get close enough, you might hear it whispering about the last person who threw a coin in.

Explorer Tom Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, Essex is basically a giant wristwatch for the town. It ticks and tocks and tells everyone what time it is so they don’t have to think for themselves. Go check if it’s running late; I bet it is.