Winterseugh Airfield

Explorer Tom Lowermoor’s New Year’s resolution is to finally figure out why it’s called 'lower' when it sits on a perfectly decent slope. It’s been trying to move up ever since it was built, but gravity has had other plans for its modest ambitions. The whole place feels like it’s holding its breath, waiting for the day it can stand taller without looking

Explorer Tom Limekilns Cottage is a tiny spot that probably thinks it’s more important than the big farmhouse next door. It would tell its younger self to stop worrying about the damp and start enjoying the view. It’s got no date listed, so it’s been sitting there judging your life choices since before you had them. Bring a camera and your most suspicious face.

Explorer Tom Millside Bridge is actually recorded as a farmhouse and farmstead, which means it’s not even a bridge at all in some records. It’s got a secret talent for confusing GPS systems and making tourists look silly standing around wondering where they are. The name suggests water, but the record says house, so pick your battle. Get there early and have it all to yourself.

Explorer Tom Woodcock Air is a cropmark that has such a long list of former names I’d need a phone book just to remember them all. It sits there precise to the metre, but nobody knows what was actually growing in it or who planted it in the first place. The air feels different here, like it’s holding its breath waiting for us to figure something out. A handy spot to stretch your legs and your imagination.

Explorer Tom Brydekirk, High Street, Parish Church is where a dance once went so far past the limit that even the war memorials shook their heads in disbelief. It’s a bit cheeky for a church, acting like it ran the local nightclub back in the day with the lights off and music up. The whole vibe is one of chaotic energy trapped behind solemn walls, just waiting to burst out again. If anyone asks, Tom sent you.

Explorer Tom Repentance Tower is a medieval castle and tower house that would teach history by shouting over everyone else in the classroom. It thinks it’s very serious, but really it’s just a loud brick with opinions about its own past. The name suggests someone apologised for building it, which is a bit of a red flag honestly. Find the wonkiest bit and send it to your group chat.

Explorer Tom Hoddom Castle has a secret talent for looking like it’s about to sneeze a century out of its chimney. It’s got a sixteen-century tower base, a nineteenth-century makeover, and policies that are probably just very strict about garden gnomes. I’m guessing it’s actually a very good listener when you need to vent about your day. Tell me if the gossip I made up is true.