Maud Foster Windmill, Boston

Name: Maud Foster Windmill
Address: 16 Willoughby Road, Boston, PE21 9EG, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 1205 352188

#4 among attractions in Boston

Historical place, Windmill

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Facts and practical information

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. ()

Coordinates: 52°59'1"N, 0°1'4"W

Address

16 Willoughby RoadBoston PE21 9EG United Kingdom

Contact

+44 1205 352188

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Day trips

Maud Foster Windmill – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: St Botolph's Church, Witham Way Country Park, Boston Guildhall, Black Sluice.

0.5 miSW
Church
St Botolph's Church, Boston
12 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.
1 miNW
Trail, Park
Witham Way Country Park, Boston
26 min walk • Witham Way Country Park is a country park in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
0.6 miS
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Boston Guildhall, Boston
15 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 miS
Canal
Black Sluice, Boston
31 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.
0.6 miS
Concerts and shows, Theater
Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston
15 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.
0.6 miNW
Cemetery
Boston Cemetery, Boston
15 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.
0.8 miS
Monastery
Boston Friary, Boston
21 min walk • Boston Friary refers to any one of four friaries that existed in Boston, Lincolnshire, England.
0.6 miS
Hiking, Hiking trail
Macmillan Way, Boston
17 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.
0.4 miSW
Monastery
Boston Priory, Boston
11 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.
0.5 miS
52°58'36"N • 0°1'13"W
Gliderdrome, Boston
13 min walk • Dance club, Nightlife
0.5 miS
Sport, Arenas and stadiums, Sport venue
York Street, Boston
13 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 Maud Foster Windmill?

Nearby attractions include Boston Priory, Boston (11 min walk), St Botolph's Church, Boston (12 min walk), Gliderdrome, Boston (13 min walk), Blackfriars Theatre and Arts Centre, Boston (15 min walk).

How to get to Maud Foster Windmill by public transport?

The nearest stations to Maud Foster Windmill:

Bus

Boston Bus Station (18 min walk)

Train

Boston (18 min walk)