Top Things to do in Boston
Things to do in Boston, England: The Best Sights & Landmarks
Discover the best top things to do in Boston, United Kingdom including The Church of Saint Peter & Saint Paul, Boston Guildhall, Maud Foster Mill, St. Botolph's Church (Boston Stump), Boston War Memorial, Frampton War Memorial, Fydell House, Pilgrim Fathers Memorial, Herbert Ingram Statue, Boston's Five Lamps.
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1. The Church of Saint Peter & Saint Paul
2. Boston Guildhall
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 110 reviews
Built in the 1390's this building is a testament to the wealth and influence of the Guild of St Mary at a time when Boston's power as a centre of trade was second only to London. This wonderfully preserved building, with a wealth of original features, has survived the centuries and is to be enjoyed as one of Boston's finest visitor attractions. A wealth of stories, secrets and experiences are told and shared throughout the building including the history of the Guild of St Mary, international trade with the Hanseatic League, Henry VIII dissolve of the Guild, the foundation of the Corporation of Boston and the very famous trial and imprisonment of the Pilgrim Fathers. The Guildhall is also home to the towns museum collection where displays and exhibitions bring life to the stories told, and a stunning venue for civil ceremonies and private functions.
Reviewed By Vonnybag
Well what a find . It looks tiny from the outside but once in it’s like the Tardis. Two floors of history. At the bottom end of the high street. All the areas of interest are in walking distance of each other. Maps available from the tourist information which is located in the hall. Well worth a visit if you are on the area and it’s free admission.
3. Maud Foster Mill
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By mrst148 - Watford, United Kingdom
My husband has always loved windmills and I thought that a week at the Maud Foster mill would tick all the boxes for him. All I can say is that it ticked all the boxes for both of us, as the hosts provided the best self-catering facilities that we have ever experienced. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and very comfortable and there were the little extras provided, such as the loaf baked from the Mill's own flour and the provisions of all the basics (butter, milk, tea, coffee and more) to enable guests to settle in immediately. We were also treated to a private tour round the mill itself, which is, of course, still a working and very active mill. Richard, who showed us round, gave us an interesting insight into the history of the mill and the processes that are gone through to produce the various types of Maud Foster flour and porridge. The Mill is sited close to the centre of Boston with plenty of eating places and pubs within walking distance. For those who like things mechanical the Bubble Car Museum and the Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Museum are not far from Boston. Ayscoughfee Hall in Spalding has beautiful gardens and a cafe which serves very good lunches, the Hall itself is not open to the public at present. We had a great time in Boston and can only say what we said to James and Richard, the hosts when we left, which was that we felt as if we had spent a week with friends who had really put themselves out to make sure our stay was the best it could be.
4. St. Botolph's Church (Boston Stump)
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 380 reviews
St. Botolph’s Church, often known as ‘Boston Stump’, is spectacular from outside and in and is described by Pevsner as a ‘giant among English Parish churches’. Boston Stump has always been a landmark to both seafarers and people travelling across the flat fenland that surrounds the town. Over its 700 years the church has played its part in both national and international history. It will be forever linked through the puritan emigrants who in 1630 followed in the wake of the Pilgrim Fathers and founded a new Boston in the United States of America. The size of which has long since surpassed Boston in Lincolnshire, but the close links are never forgotten. Come and climb 209 steps for the Tower Experience and then visit the Coffee Shop & Gift Shop or reflect in our sacred space. St Botolph’s Church is open Monday – Friday and is free to enter, although charges do apply to the Tower Experience. Tours are offered by prior arrangement.
Reviewed By JEM_Yorkshire - Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Soaring over the Lincolnshire Fens, Boston's St. Botolph Church greets visitors approaching from all directions. St. Botolph Church, more commonly known as Boston Stump, can be viewed for many miles around. The flatness of the Fens enables the visitor to see far into the distance, so anyone visiting this architectural marvel will spot it well before arriving in Boston. The building is a gem, and while it is technically merely a parish church it is cathedralesque in scale and design. Completely free to enter there is however a small charge of £5.00 to head up the very narrow staircase in the main tower for uninterrupted views right across southern Lincolnshire, with both the Wash and the Norfolk coast visible. This building is steeped in history, and we were lucky enough on our visit to encounter three fantastic staff members; all of whom went above and beyond to provide us with a friendly and knowledgeable welcome. One staff member even offered us an informal tour of sorts, which allowed us to further delve into the history of the building; a history that would have been lost on us were it not for the offer of a tour. Before we left my partner and I sponsored a couple of LEGO bricks in the LEGO model of the church currently, I am told, not quite half complete. This structure is a marvel in itself; the LEGO stained glass windows are genius. If visiting Boston St. Botolph's Church is unmissable, quite literally.
5. Boston War Memorial
6. Frampton War Memorial
7. Fydell House
8. Pilgrim Fathers Memorial
Overall Ratings
3.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By sellsMiltonKeynes - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom
Amazing place of history with genuine historical value yet the town feels so intimidating. Rather than being an interesting experience to walk around and view the history, we made a beeline back to our car. Such a shame.
9. Herbert Ingram Statue
10. Boston's Five Lamps
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