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Twelve Acers Junior PlaygroundChildren's playground · 631 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Twelve Acers Junior Playground in Braintree is hiding its face again. No records, just a blank stare at me. I bet the swings are plotting something wicked. Snap one for me if you find it!
Children's playground650 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Yet more Children's playground in Braintree. This one might be a decoy, or maybe just really good at pretending to be empty. Check under the slides for any hidden messages from past explorers!
Bench TreeBroadleaf Tree, exact kind not recorded · 812 ydExplorer Tom Bench Tree in Braintree has no idea what it's doing there. It looks like it wandered off a park map by mistake. Ask it if it's lost, just for the laugh.
The Dolphin Public HouseListed building · 1475 ydExplorer Tom The Dolphin Public House in Braintree might be swimming in history. Grade II listed, so it’s probably full of drunk monks or fancy fish tales. Cheers to you from me!
Freeport Braintree bus stationHeritage place · 1566 ydExplorer Tom Freeport Braintree bus station in Braintree is where you go if you want to feel completely ignored by transport companies. The seats are probably hard and the view is mediocre. Sit down, close your eyes, and imagine you’re somewhere with better buses!
Old Barn at Fells FarmOld home or work place · 1709 ydExplorer Tom Old Barn at Fells Farm is playing musical chairs with the wind. It creaks like my knees after a long hike. Take a picture for me if you pass!
Water Tower, close to CressingCastle, fort or tower · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Water Tower, Close to Cressing is standing guard over the water supply. It’s tall and cylindrical, like a giant pencil. Go lean on it and see if it wobbles. If it does, run!
Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 1.5 miExplorer 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.
War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, EssexHeritage place · 1.5 miExplorer Tom War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex in Braintree is surrounded by people trying not to trip over their own feet on the grass. It’s a nice spot but the memorial does all the heavy lifting there. Take a picture from a distance so you don’t block anyone’s path!
War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 1Heritage place · 1.5 miExplorer Tom War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 1 in Braintree is just one name on a big list of people who gave their lives. It’s very specific and detailed, which can be hard to take in quickly. Read one name slowly and try to imagine what that person’s life was like!
FountainMonument · 1.6 miExplorer 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.
Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's ChurchScheduled monument · 1.9 miExplorer Tom Moated site and two fishponds at Black Notley churchyard, 20m east of St Peter's and St Paul's Church in Braintree is right next to the graves! Spooky combo for a Tuesday afternoon walk.
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