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About Boston

This is the town in which the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in the year 1607 following their first attempt to escape to America and the cells which held them can still be seen in the 15th-century Guildhall.

The old seaport, in the day's before the Pilgrim Fathers, enjoyed prosperous times as a major seaport. This, though was brought to an end by the Puritans who finally reached the USA and founded the town of the same name. The development of trade with the New World caused the ports of Bristol and Liverpool to expand and this took much of the sea going trade away from the east coast. This reversal of fortunes caused much hardship for the townfolk of Boston UK and it was not until the mid-19th-century that the docks recaptured a little of their former importance when vessels took coal and cattle to far off lands and brought back timber and other goods.

Boston is a joy to visit and not just for the history of it's connections with the Pilgrim Fathers. The town has some very fine medieval buildings of which the most impressive is St.Botolph's Church. It is said that in the year 654 St.Botolph founded a monastry here and the present church, named for him, was completed in 1460. The church is a graceful example of Perpendicular style and the lofty lantern style tower which soars 272ft skywards, was once used as a beacon to guide travellers navigating the perils of The Wash. This massive tower is affectionately known as the Boston Stump. A beautifully painted medieval ceiling graces the interior of the church which houses many other treasures including it's misericords, said to date from 1390. Other buildings include Fydell House, an 18th-century property built by William Fydell, it has an American Room that has been much used by visitors from Boston USA. Prescod Hall is a beautifully restored 15th-century timber framed property of hansome proportions and design.

From it's commanding position close to The Wash, Boston continues to receive visitors from all over the world. They come mostly for the rich sea-faring history of the place and leave having enjoyed many diverse experiences. The Fens are very beautiful and here and there are dotted ancient, but still working, Windmills. Of the other attractions in the area is The Haven, an RSPB site that lies just to the east of Boston while the beautiful gardens of Springfield and Spalding Tropical Forest are to be found a few miles to the south. There is an excellent range of shops in Boston and a good variety of inns and public houses.

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Recommended attractions near Boston

Freiston Shore Nature Reserve	(4.5 miles, 7.3 km, direction E)	Pictures
Tattershall Castle	(11.1 miles, 17.9 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre	(11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Bolingbroke Castle	(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Bainland Country Park	(14.0 miles, 22.6 km, direction NW)	Pictures
The Butterfly & Wildlife Park	(14.4 miles, 23.1 km, direction SE)	Pictures
Cogglesford Mill	(15.6 miles, 25.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Snipe Dales Country Park	(15.8 miles, 25.4 km, direction N)	Pictures
Gunby Hall	(16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Harrington Hall	(17.6 miles, 28.3 km, direction N)	Pictures
Tupholme Abbey	(18.7 miles, 30.1 km, direction NW)	Pictures
Manor House Museum	(21.4 miles, 34.5 km, direction N)	Pictures
Crowland Abbey	(21.6 miles, 34.7 km, direction S)	Pictures
Fantasy Island	(21.6 miles, 34.8 km, direction NE)	Pictures
Grimsthorpe Castle	(21.9 miles, 35.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Boston

Frithville, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.3 miles, 7.0 km, direction N)
This is another pleasant "Fen" village. It lies on drained land close to the town of Boston and not far away from the famous Sibsey Trader Windmill.
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Sibsey, in the county of Lincolnshire (4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction N)
The village has two windmills, one, a popular tourist attraction is the well preserved Trader Windmill with 6 sails, now fully restored to excellent working order.
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Old Leake, in the county of Lincolnshire (6.4 miles, 10.2 km, direction NE)
Old Leake is a traditional Lincolnshire village lying is spacious countryside a short distance from the coast.
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Carrington, in the county of Lincolnshire (7.4 miles, 11.9 km, direction N)
This is a tranquil village perfectly placed for exploring the beauty of the Lincolnshire countryside.
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Gosberton, in the county of Lincolnshire (9.2 miles, 14.8 km, direction SW)
This old village sits inland from the Wash just above the point where the River Welland enters into the open sea.
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Revesby, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction N)
Surrounded by woodland, the pretty village of Revesby was once the home of the celebrated naturalist, Sir Joseph Banks
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Mareham le Fen, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.1 miles, 17.8 km, direction N)
This pleasant Fen village was mentioned in the Doomsday Book, but it's history is known to stretch far beyond 1086.
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Helpringham, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.7 miles, 18.9 km, direction W)
Helpringham is a richly rewarding walking area, with walks around old villages and waterside walks giving visitors a lovely glimpse of the regions natural wildlife and variety of scenery.
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Holbeach, in the county of Lincolnshire (11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)
A small market town in the middle of a famous bulb growing region, there is a cluster of small streets and a central main street where the dominant feature is the church of All Saints.
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Moulton, in the county of Lincolnshire (12.2 miles, 19.7 km, direction S)
Set in the heart of the famously beautiful fenlands of Lincolnshire is the pleasant town of Moulton.
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Spalding, in the county of Lincolnshire (13.9 miles, 22.4 km, direction S)
In springtime, the town of Spalding, in it's favoured position on the banks of the River Welland becomes a riot of blazing colour as tulips, daffodils and other glorious spring flowers come into bloom.
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Woodhall Spa, in the county of Lincolnshire (14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction NW)
It is sited on heathland, surrounded by lovely woodland and as its name suggests is based beside spa waters which made the town notable in the 19th century when it was fashionable as an inland resort town.
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Digby, in the county of Lincolnshire (16.8 miles, 27.0 km, direction NW)
This is a tranquil village set in a lovely rural location in the vale of the Digby Beck watercourse.
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Stainsby, in the county of Lincolnshire (16.9 miles, 27.2 km, direction N)
This is a pleasant Lincolnshire village lying in the spacious countryside bordering the River Witham.
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Rowston, in the county of Lincolnshire (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction NW)
The village of Rowston is perhaps best known for its historic church. The church, dedicated to St.Clement has church records dating back to 1566.
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Nearby travel help

Boston Station	(0.3 miles, 0.5 km)
Hubberts Bridge Station	(3.5 miles, 5.7 km, direction W)
A1(M) Junction 17	(32.6 miles, 52.4 km, direction S)
A1(M) Junction 17	(32.9 miles, 52.9 km, direction S)
Humberside International Airport	(43.9 miles, 70.6 km, direction N)
Cambridge Airport	(53.9 miles, 86.7 km, direction S)
Boston to London	(101.5 miles, 163.3 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Boston

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Boston center
White Hart Hotel	(0.1 miles, 0.2 km)
The New England Hotel	(0.4 miles, 0.7 km)
Comfort Inn Boston	(6.3 miles, 10.2 km, direction SW)
The Chequers Hotel	(11.9 miles, 19.2 km, direction S)
Old Coach House Motel	(12.1 miles, 19.4 km, direction NW)
Golf Hotel	(14.5 miles, 23.4 km, direction NW)
Woodhall Spa Hotel	(14.6 miles, 23.4 km, direction NW)
Lincolnshire Oak Hotel	(15.7 miles, 25.2 km, direction W)
Best Western Admiral Rodney Hotel	(16.7 miles, 26.8 km, direction N)
Southview Park Hotel	(18.5 miles, 29.8 km, direction NE)
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