Black Sluice, Boston

Name: Black Sluice
Address: Boston, United Kingdom

#5 among attractions in Boston

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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. ()

Coordinates: 52°58'1"N, 0°1'35"W

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Black Sluice – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Botolph's Church, Boston Guildhall, Maud Foster Windmill, Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre.

0.8 miN
Church
St Botolph's Church, Boston
21 min walk • 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.
0.6 miN
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Boston Guildhall, Boston
17 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.
1.2 miN
Historical place, Windmill
Maud Foster Windmill, Boston
31 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.
0.7 miN
Concerts and shows, Theater
Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston
17 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.
0.4 miNE
Monastery
Boston Friary, Boston
12 min walk • Boston Friary refers to any one of four friaries that existed in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
0.6 miN
Hiking, Hiking trail
Macmillan Way, Boston
15 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.
0.9 miN
Monastery
Boston Priory, Boston
22 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.
0.7 miN
52°58'36"N • 0°1'13"W
Gliderdrome, Boston
19 min walk • Dance club, Nightlife
0.7 miNE
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
York Street, Boston
20 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)

Which popular attractions are close to Black Sluice?

Nearby attractions include Boston Friary, Boston (12 min walk), Boston Guildhall, Boston (17 min walk), Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston (17 min walk), Gliderdrome, Boston (19 min walk).

How to get to Black Sluice by public transport?

The nearest stations to Black Sluice:

Bus

Boston Bus Station (18 min walk)

Train

Boston (21 min walk)