Boston Attractions
An interesting town in The Fens is Boston (pop. 33,900). This English town in Lincolnshire gave its name to the American town of Boston in Massachussetts (originally "Botolph's Town"). Lying 6mi/9km from the mouth of the Witham, it was at one time England's second largest seaport. It is the administrative center of the Fen district known as "Holland".
A notable landmark in Boston is the parish church known as The Stump. It has the 14th highest tower in England. There is also a seven storey windmill, Maud Foster Windmill completed in 1819.
The Boston May Fair is held every year, since 1125, during the first week in May.
A notable landmark in Boston is the parish church known as The Stump. It has the 14th highest tower in England. There is also a seven storey windmill, Maud Foster Windmill completed in 1819.
The Boston May Fair is held every year, since 1125, during the first week in May.
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St Botolph's Church
St Botolph's Church has a landmark tower known as the "Boston Stump". The chapel was restored by the city of Boston, Massachussetts, as a tribute to John Cotton who emigrated to America in the 17th C.
Old Bolingbroke - Bolingbroke Castle
The birthplace of Henry IV in 1367, the ruins of this castle are now an English Heritage property.
Sibsey - Trader Windmill
Fresh-milled flour can still be bought at Sibsey Trader Windmill, built in 1877. The tearoom sells items made from the mill's organic, stone-ground flour.
Sibsey Trader Windmill
Sibsey PE22 7DA
England
Sibsey PE22 7DA
England
Hours
March 1 to April 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
May 1 to September 30
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | 11:00 | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 | 18:00 |
October 1 to October 28
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 10:00 | 11:00 |
| Close | 18:00 | 18:00 |
November 1 to February 29
| Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat | Sun | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | Closed | 11:00 | Closed |
| Close | 17:00 |
