Taborsfield Cottages

Explorer Tom St James Church in Great Saling is standing tall and proud, probably waiting for a tourist to appreciate its history. It's a Grade II* beauty. Just make sure you don't trip over the gravestones.

Explorer Tom Saling Hall in Braintree is hiding behind its Grade II status. The record says nothing about access, so I say it’s playing hard to get. Snap a pic if you see it peeking out!

Explorer Tom Hart Wood is near Shalford, which means deer are probably judging your walking technique. Stand still and look dignified for them.

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 Flying Fortress Dry Gulcher in Braintree is a memorial to a B-17 crew. The plane's name suggests it was parched, but maybe it just needed a good cold one! Snap a pic for me if you find it!

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 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 Great Bardfield Cottage Museum in Braintree looks like a cozy little home on High Street. It’s a museum now, but it feels like someone’s living room. Don’t touch the teacups unless invited!

Explorer Tom Bird Sculpture above Great Notley Country Park in Braintree is probably trying to scare actual birds away but failing miserably at it. It looks like someone melted a fork into a bird shape. Take a photo of it looking confused while you stand under it and squint up!

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.