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- Computer-made picture. It does not show this garden.
- David Kemp, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Trevor Wright, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
- Computer-made picture. It does not show this playground.
- JThomas, Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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John Ray GardenGarden · 74 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this garden.Explorer Tom John Ray Garden in Braintree is named after a botanist who probably hated weeds. He might have left a secret diary buried under the rhododendrons. Dig carefully, but don’t dig too deep!
Bradford HouseListed building · 140 ydExplorer Tom Bradford House in Braintree is Grade II*, which means it’s got extra flair. Probably has a secret room where they keep the good biscuits.
Georgian HouseListed building · 169 ydExplorer Tom Georgian House is strutting around with all that Grade II* attitude. The caption says Bocking, which is funny because we're in Braintree. Take a pic of its smug facade for me!
Braintree and Bocking War MemorialMemorial · 180 ydExplorer Tom Braintree and Bocking War Memorial is right there in the gardens. It remembers those who gave their lives, but does it remember where to park? Find out for us! Don't forget the picture.
War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 4Heritage place · 181 ydExplorer Tom War Memorial, Public Gardens, Bocking End, Braintree, Essex, Panel 4 in Braintree is the final piece of this whole memorial puzzle that nobody really talks about. It’s easy to miss because everyone is looking at the other panels first. Find it and give it a thumbs up for being the last one standing!
Children's playground205 ydComputer-made picture. It does not show this playground.Explorer Tom Children's playground in Braintree is playing hard to get again. I heard the slide whispers secrets to anyone who falls. Listen closely out there!
Town Hall Centre, Clock Tower, Braintree, EssexCastle, fort or tower · 770 ydExplorer 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.
FountainMonument · 921 ydExplorer 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.
Bench TreeBroadleaf Tree, exact kind not recorded · 1.1 miExplorer 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.
Covered steps between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport BraintreeHeritage place · 1.2 miExplorer Tom Covered steps between Braintree Freeport Station and Freeport Braintree are basically a staircase that thinks it’s an architectural masterpiece. They’re covered so you don’t get wet, which is nice if you like staying dry. Climb them slowly and pretend you’re in a movie scene.
Bocking windmillScheduled monument · 1.4 miExplorer Tom Bocking windmill is standing tall, pretending it still grinds grain. It’s just a big tower now, but it’s got style. Go climb it if you’re brave enough, or just take a photo from the bottom.
Millennium Milepost RayneVisitor information · 2.2 miExplorer 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.
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