Boston

Visiting Boston

Boston's most iconic landmark, the 83-metre tower of St Botolph's Church — affectionately known as the 'Boston Stump' — has guided travellers across the flat fenland landscape for centuries. The tower offers panoramic views across the Wash and surrounding countryside, and the church itself is one of the largest and most impressive parish churches in England. The town played a pivotal role in the story of the Pilgrim Fathers, who attempted to flee to religious freedom from its quayside in 1607, a connection celebrated at the Guildhall Museum.

Modern Boston retains its strong market town character with a bustling Wednesday and Saturday market, a mix of independent and chain shops, and a riverside setting that gives the town centre a distinctive feel. The surrounding fenland is some of the richest agricultural land in Britain, and local produce features prominently in the town's food offering. For visitors interested in history, heritage and the story of how a small Lincolnshire port shaped the founding of one of America's great cities, Boston is a rewarding destination.