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Boston

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Boston is a busy town and port with a market on Wednesdays and Saturdays. St Botolph's Church has a distinctive tower known as The Stump which is a local landmark. The medieval red-brick Hussey Tower was once part of a manorial home. The Mayflower Pilgrim Fathers successfully set sail from Boston for America in 1620. A memorial in Havenside Country Park marks an earlier attempt in 1607 when they were betrayed. Boston Bus Station is ¼ mile from the railway station. Boston is on the Poacher Line from Nottingham to Grantham and Skegness.

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Accommodation in Boston

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Boston map

Guildhall Museum ½ mile

Built in the 1390's for the Gild of St Mary when Boston was an important medieval port the impressive Guildhall houses a museum of local history. Topics covered include the Gild of St Mary and the Pilgrim Fathers. Admission free.
Open WThFS 1030-1530.
www.boston.gov.uk

Fydell House ½ mile

A fine 18th century Queen Anne house with Georgian alterations Admission by free guided tours. Tearoom (limited opening).
Open M-F 1030-1500.
www.fydellhouse.org.uk

Maud Foster Windmill 1 mile

A 200 years old windmill with 7 floors, it is one of the tallest windmills in the British Isles.
Open WS 1000-1700.
www.maudfoster.co.uk

Bubblecar Museum by bus

Microcars or 'bubblecars' with engines of less than 700cc in size are a significant part of British motoring history and this museum has over 50 on display, many in dioramas. Row of recreated shops. Bubblecar rides, see website.
Open Mar-Oct, FSSu & BH 1000-1700.
www.bubblecarmuseum.co.uk
Bus B5/B5A/B5X from Bus Station to entrance shortly after Langrick, about 40 minutes journey. M-F only, hourly, Saturday buses do NOT pass the entrance. Operated by Brylaine.

Frampton Marsh RSPB Nature Reserve 5 miles

A reserve of freshwater wetlands, reedbeds, grassland and shallow pools on the edge of The Wash, the largest bay in England. Avocets, redshanks and skylarks can be seen in summer with many ducks on the pools in winter. Nature Trails with birdwatching hides and viewpoints. Café and picnic area. Admission free.
Open Reserve at all times, Visitor Centre Daily 1000-1600.
www.rspb.org.uk/framptonmarsh

Frampton Marshes map

Sibsey Trader Mill EH by bus then ½ mile

A six-storey Victorian windmill restored to working order.
Open closed for repairs, see website.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus B4 from Bus Station to Sibsey then ½ mile walk. 17 minutes journey, M-F every 1-2 hours. Operated by Brylaine.

Sibsey map
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats
Rural Retreats

We'll Meet Again WW2 Museum by bus then 2 or 3 miles

A museum where wartime history is brought to life, find out what life was like for families during the war years. The museum is adjacent to WW2 coastal defences built to protect the Port of Boston. Lancaster flight simulator (extra cost). Café.
Open Feb-Oct, FSSu 1000-1600.
www.wma-ww2museum.co.uk
Bus 57/B7/B7X from Bus Station to Freiston Church then 2 miles walk if the bus is serving Freiston, otherwise alight Haltoft End, Castle Inn then 3 miles walk. About 15 minutes bus journey. 57 M-S hourly operated by Stagecoach. B7/B7X M-F hourly operated by Brylaine.

Freiston Shore RSPB Nature Reserve by bus then 3 miles

A reserve of saltmarsh and wet grassland on the edge of The Wash, the largest bay in England. Waders can be seen on the saltwater lagoon at high tide. Nature Trails with birdwatching hides and viewpoints. Picnic area. Note that there are no refreshments or toilets at this reserve. Admission free.
Open at all times.
www.rspb.org.uk/freistonshore
Bus as for We'll Meet Again WW2 Museum above.

Freiston map
National Trust Holidays
National Trust Holidays
National Trust Holidays

Battle of Britain Memorial Flight Centre by bus

The Centre provides public access to the home of the RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight. Guided tours of hangar containing aircraft from the Battle of Britain. Café. Note that this is a military site and security restrictions apply, see website.
Open M-F 1030-1500.
www.lincolnshire.gov.uk/bbmf
Bus M-F B5/B5A/B5X and Sat 55 from Bus Station to opposite entrance, about 40 minutes journey. M-F hourly B5/B5A/B5X operated by Brylaine, Sat infrequent 55 operated by P C Coaches. Buses also operate from Metheringham.
The Flight Centre is 1 mile by footpath from Tattershall.

Tattershall College EH by bus

The remains of a 15th century grammar school for church choristers. Admission free.
Open any reasonable time in daylight.
www.english-heritage.org.uk
Bus M-F B5/B5A/B5X and Sat 55 from Bus Station to Tattershall Market Place, about 45 minutes journey. Return buses depart from the same stop as it is served in both directions. M-F hourly B5/B5A/B5X operated by Brylaine, Sat infrequent 55 operated by P C Coaches. Buses also operate from Metheringham.

Tattershall Castle NT by bus then ¼ mile

This impressive 15th-century red-brick castle was built for Lord Ralph Cromwell, Treasurer of England. See the huge Gothic fireplaces and climb spiral stairs to the battlements for views of the countryside.
Open Apr-Sep, Daily 1030-1630. Oct-Mar, see website.
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/tattershall-castle
Bus to Tattershall Market Place as above then ¼ mile walk.

Tattershall map

Woodhall Spa Cottage Museum by bus then ¼ mile

Housed in an early pre-fab iron cottage the museum covers the history and development of Woodhall Spa as a resort.
Open Apr-Oct, WThFSSu 1030-1600.
www.cottagemuseum.co.uk
Bus M-F B5/B5A/B5X and Sat 55 from Bus Station to Woodhall Spa Hotel, then ¼ mile walk. about 55 minutes journey. Return buses depart from the same stop as it is served in both directions. M-F hourly B5/B5A/B5X operated by Brylaine, Sat infrequent 55 operated by P C Coaches. Buses also operate from Metheringham.

Woodhall Spa map

Explorer Map Boston (includes Freiston, Spilsby & Tattershall)

Pathfinder Guide Lincolnshire & The Wolds (includes walks at Boston, Frampton Marsh & Tattershall)

Explorer Map Skegness

Explorer Map Grantham

Explorer Map Lincoln

First Aid Kit for walkers