St Botolph's Church, Boston

Name: St Botolph's Church
Address: Church St, Boston, PE21 6NW, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1205 310929

#1 among attractions in Boston

Top attraction, Church

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Facts and practical information

St Botolph's Church is the Anglican parish church of Boston, Lincolnshire, England. It has been referred to as "Boston Stump" since it was constructed. Its tower is 266 feet 9 inches tall, and was long used as a landmark for sailors; on a clear day can be seen from Norfolk. The church is a grade I listed building. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: GothicCoordinates: 52°58'43"N, 0°1'31"W

Address

Church StBoston PE21 6NW United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1205 310929

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Day trips

St Botolph's Church – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Witham Way Country Park, Boston Guildhall, Maud Foster Windmill, Black Sluice.

1 miNW
Trail, Park
Witham Way Country Park, Boston
26 min walk • Witham Way Country Park is a country park in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
~1100 ftSE
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Boston Guildhall, Boston
6 min walk • Boston Guildhall is a former municipal building in Boston, Lincolnshire. It currently serves as a local museum and also as a venue for civil ceremonies and private functions. It is a Grade I listed building.
0.5 miNE
Historical place, Windmill
Maud Foster Windmill, Boston
12 min walk • Maud Foster Windmill is a seven-storey, five sail windmill located by the Maud Foster Drain in Skirbeck, Boston, Lincolnshire, from which she is named. She is one of the largest operating windmills in England being 80 feet tall to the cap ball.
0.8 miS
Canal
Black Sluice, Boston
21 min walk • The Black Sluice is the name given to the structure that controls the flow of the South Forty-Foot Drain into The Haven, at Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
~1100 ftSE
Concerts and shows, Theater
Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston
6 min walk • Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre is a theatre and community centre situated in Spain Lane, Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The building is a remaining part of a mediaeval friary.
0.8 miN
Cemetery
Boston Cemetery, Boston
22 min walk • Boston Cemetery is a cemetery located in Boston, Lincolnshire in England. The cemetery dates back to 1855 and was laid out by Darlington architect James Pigott Pritchett junior.
0.5 miSE
Monastery
Boston Friary, Boston
14 min walk • Boston Friary refers to any one of four friaries that existed in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
~1680 ftSE
Hiking, Hiking trail
Macmillan Way, Boston
9 min walk • The Macmillan Way is a long-distance footpath in England that links Boston, Lincolnshire to Abbotsbury in Dorset. The route's distance is 290 miles. It is promoted to raise money for the charity Macmillan Cancer Relief.
~300 ftNE
Monastery
Boston Priory, Boston
2 min walk • Boston Priory was a priory in Boston, Lincolnshire, England. The origins of St Botolph's Church, Boston have their roots in the former priory church of the Benedictine monastery.
~1290 ftSE
52°58'36"N • 0°1'13"W
Gliderdrome, Boston
7 min walk • Dance club, Nightlife
~1490 ftSE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
York Street, Boston
8 min walk • York Street, also known as The Jakemans Stadium for sponsorship purposes, is a football stadium in Boston, England, and was the former home of Boston United. Originally called Shodfriars Lane, football was first played on the site since the late 19th century by a variety of Boston teams, but it was only used by Boston United since 1933.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is St Botolph's Church open?

St Botolph's Church is open:

Monday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Tuesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Wednesday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Thursday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Friday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Saturday 8:30 am - 4 pm
Sunday 7:30 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to St Botolph's Church?

Nearby attractions include Boston Priory, Boston (2 min walk), Boston Guildhall, Boston (6 min walk), Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston (6 min walk), Gliderdrome, Boston (7 min walk).

How to get to St Botolph's Church by public transport?

The nearest stations to St Botolph's Church:

Bus

Boston Bus Station (6 min walk)

Train

Boston (7 min walk)