Borley Rectory - visiting next month, what should I bring?

Hello all, first time posting here but I've been fascinated by Borley Rectory ever since reading about the Penrose investigations. I'm planning a day trip to Essex next month (weather permitting) and I'd like to go prepared but not look like a complete numpty with a full ghost-hunting kit at 10 AM on a Tuesday.

What's actually useful to bring? I'm thinking torch (obv), mobile for photos, maybe a digital thermometer? I know the actual rectory burned down in 1939, but the site itself is still there and locals say it's still pretty active.

Also - any tips on where to park and what time of day gives the best 'atmosphere'? I'm not expecting full poltergeist activity in broad daylight, but I'd like to at least feel like I've done a proper investigation rather than just wandering about like a lost tourist.

Bring a proper torch, not just your phone light. The site can be a right maze of rubble and overgrown gardens, and there's been reports of people twisting ankles. A good LED torch is about £15-20. Also bring a journal and pen - you'll be surprised what you remember afterwards when you write it down in the moment.

The locals aren't exactly welcoming, fair warning. The land's privately owned now and they've had trouble with people leaving offerings and doing rituals. Go during the day, be respectful, stay on the footpaths. Dusk is apparently when things get 'interesting' but that's also when you're most likely to get hassled by the owner's staff.

Honestly? Borley's reputation is mostly historical sensationalism. The Penrose stuff was largely debunked even at the time. If you want genuine activity near Essex, try Pentonville Prison or the tunnels under London. But go to Borley for the history, not the hauntings, and you'll have a much better day.

Borley's reputation is mostly historical sensationalism.

Rubbish. There's still regular reports from people visiting. Just because the rectory burned down doesn't mean the haunting stopped. If anything, it got worse. The entity was tied to the place, not the building. OP should definitely go and keep an open mind.

Bring an EMF meter if you've got one (or hire one, they're like £30 rental). Even if you're skeptical about the results, it's good for documenting baseline readings. Also genuinely useful for finding dodgy electrics in the surrounding buildings, which is often what 'haunting' actually is.