Explore & Discover Things To do • Food & drink • shopping • MarkeTs • evenTs • places To Stay Welcome to Heritage Lincolnshire is a local charity working in Boston to An historic market town centered around a stunning market conserve its beautiful historic buildings place, Boston makes an ideal day out – and the perfect place to and to promote its rich heritage. base yourself for a short break to the area. 116 High Street We brought this derelict historic building back to life Hussey set in the heart of lincolnshire’s shops. and many of your favourite Tower We look dramatic Fenland, Boston is steeped high street stores can be found in after the in history. The tower of ‘The stump’ pescod square – the town’s main ruin of this (st. Botolph’s church) can be seen shopping area. medieval from miles around and is a must An eclectic mix of english and manor house visit. nearby, Boston guildhall is a european restaurants and cafes magnificent Medieval building built mean there are plenty of choices in the 1390s – now a fascinating of places to eat. For evening visitor attraction. entertainment, look out for events at We’re We are helping interested to improve Bostons importance as a port Blackfriars Theatre and arts centre. in what Boston’s was second only to london. Much Around Boston you’ll find yet you value market place of the rich history of the town is still more heritage with hussey Tower, about Boston #MyBoston evident today. Take the walking tour two RSPB nature reserves (Freiston on page 14 & 15 to explore further. shore and Frampton Marsh), Wednesday and saturdays are waterways – and within easy reach is market days and an ideal time to the coastal resort of skegness. visit Boston. The Medieval lanes We hope you discover and are now filled with independent explore Boston. enjoy your visit. The skyline of Boston depicted on the front cover has been developed as a part of the heritage lottery Funded project explore and discover which will help orientate To find out more visit our websitewww.heritagelincolnshire.org and engage people in Boston’s wide offer. lincolnshire county council and Boston or follow us on Facebook or Twitter Borough council have also contributed to this project. @Heritagelincs @Discover_Boston all information in this guide is correct at time of gong to print. please check before you travel. 3 THINGS TO DO accessible café/rest groups is a FydellGrade 1 listed Georgian House town house. Nikolaus Pevsner’s architectural guide describes it as “undoubtedly the grandest house in town.” is a FydellGrade 1 listed Georgian House town house. Portraits, prints and photographs within the rooms show some of Nikolaus Pevsner’s architectural guide describes it as the history associated with Fydell House built in the early 1700s. “undoubtedly the grandest house in town.” Portraits, prints and photographs within the rooms show some of Visit Fydell House free to learn about the history of the house and the history associated with Fydell House built in the early 1700s. the people who have lived there. Boston ST BotoLPH’S FYDELL HOUSE Visit Fydell House free to learn about the history of the house and Look around the rooms or discover more with the help of one of GUILDHALL CHURCH & GARDEN the people who have lived there. the friendly volunteers. Step out into the beautiful walled garden. south street, Boston, pe21 6hT church street, pe21 6nW south street, Boston, pe21 6hU Look around the rooms or discover more with the help of one of Now home of the Boston Preservation Trust who saved the house Bringing history to life, the known as ‘The stump’ the church the friendly volunteers. Step out into the beautiful walled garden. in 1934, and also home to the History of Boston Project and guildhall tells stories of Boston’s is a must-visit attraction. climb Fine georgian house & past; including the trial and the tower for stunning views, and garden that became home to Now home of the Boston Preservation Trust who saved the house the new Boston Hanse Group. imprisonment of the pilgrim see the pulpit from where rev. prosperous wine merchant in 1934, and also home to the History of Boston Project and Fathers and trading with the John cotton preached & inspired the new Boston Hanse Group. hanseatic league of europe. also William Fydell. sir Joseph Banks The garden and house are associated with Sir Joseph Banks, Recorder the migration to the new World. Tourist information centre. stayed here, a dedication to him of Boston and will be open for a special day on June 1st 2016 can be seen in the garden. The garden and house are associated with Sir Joseph Banks, Recorder t. 01205 362864 t. 01205 365954 of Boston and will be open for a special day on June 1st 2016 w. parish-of-boston.org.uk w. bostonguildhall.co.uk t. 01205 351520 Free entry w. fydellhouse.org www.bostonpreservationtrust.com 8.30am - 4.30pm Free entry 10.30am - 3.30pm Free entry www.bostonpreservationtrust.com [email protected] | 01205 351 520 Monday - saturday 10am - 4pm Wednesday - saturday [email protected] | 01205 351 520 Fydell House, South Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6HU last admission 3pm. please check the Tower 10am - 4pm (additional Monday - Friday guildhall will be open before travelling. charges apply for the Tower) Fydell House, South Street, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 6HU ANT, VIVID, VIS IBR UAL V - print and design solutions - HUssEY MAUD BLacK SIBSEY TOWER FostER SLUICE LocK TRADER MILL skirbeck road, WINDMILL CottagES Frithville road, sibsey Boston, pe21 6dh Willoughby road, holme Bay, south pe22 0SY Boston, pe21 9eg Forty Foot Bank, DESIGN STATIONERY BUSINESS LEAFLETS BANNERS Built in around one of the last windmills PACKS CARDS pe21 7ra 1450 the tower was climb the seven floors to be built in lincolnshire originally part of a of this five-sailed The Black sluice and one of the finest. large manor house, windmill and see flour navigation is on the explore the mill tower, once home of sir John being made by wind- south Forty Foot visit the coffee shop. hussey. site open power. Mill shop and drain. The lock all year from dawn self-catering holiday cottages have a t. 01205 750036 till dusk. Tower open accommodation. café and occasional w. sibseytrader twice a year. heritage displays. windmill.co.uk t. 01205 352188 BOOKLETS POSTERS FOLDERS LABELS PROMO ITEMS Mar - ocT: 10am - t. 01529 461499 w. maudfoster.co.uk w. heritagelincolnshire. 6pm saturdays & Bank org/sites/hussey-tower hols. MAY - sepT: 10am - 5pm 11am - 6pm sundays & Wednesday & saturday Tuesdays. NOV - apr: [email protected] 01522 300222 visualprint.co.uk 11am - 5pm saturdays 4 5 EXPLORE THE OUTDOORS Museum Boston Boston RSPB FRAMPTON MARSH & BELLE GatEWAY FRIESTON SHORE Maritime leisure MARINA roads Farmhouse, Frampton roads, Frampton, cruises ltd Witham Bank east, Boston, pe20 1AY 600 years of history Boat departs from Boston, pe21 JU sluice Bridge, Witham Frampton Marsh is a a coastal wetland reserve Built by wealthy merchants in the late 14th century the Bank east, Boston. ideally situated for bringing the wildlife of the Wash closer to you. pe21 9JU access to the sea and visitor centre, toilets & refreshments. kids zone Guildhall has a wealth of stories to share. Boston's past as a river. visitor moorings and backpacks available. thriving international port, trading with the Hanseatic explore Boston by available. boat with a river cruise. excellent views of waterbirds, nesting wading League of Europe and the trial and imprisonment of the Bird watching, seal t. 07480 525230 birds, hunting birds of prey and many other Pilgrim Fathers, being but two episodes of the town's rich spotting and lunch w. bostongateway species can be seen at Frieston shore history which are told. cruises also available. marina.co.uk t. 01205 724678 Exhibitions and events t. 01205 820108 all year w. rspb.org.uk w. bostonbelle.co.uk /Frampton_Marsh The Pilgrim Fathers connection FREE various dates, Activities and children’s trails ENTRY april - september Wedding ceremonies Group tours and room hire School groups welcome Courtesy of Lee Beel Courtesy of Lee WITHAM WaY WatER RAIL HAVENSIDE Boston COUNTRY WaY COUNTRY TENNIS CLUB PaRK access point at PaRK & 125 sleaford road, Tattershall road, Boston Marina PILGRIM Boston, pe21 8ey Boston, pe21 9lp a mostly off-road 33 FathERS one of the top tennis Woodland, scrub, mile cycle/footpath MEMORIAL venues in the east wildflower meadow, from Boston to lincoln Fishtoft road, Midlands. orchard & bug park in with artwork and Boston, pe21 0Bp Normal opening 10.30am to 3.30pm Wednesday to Saturday (last admission 3pm). 38 acre site. Walking & information boards t. 01205 355502 Please check before you visit that we will not be closed for a private function. cycling routes, picnic lining the route. a mix of rough grassland, w. bostontennis.co.uk area, information scrub and seasonal South Street, Boston, Lincolnshire PE21 6HT @bostonguildhall boards. Wheelchair & sustrans.org.uk/route/ ponds alongside the all year water-rail-way 01205 365954 [email protected] pushchair friendly. haven. The pilgrim www.bostonguildhall.co.uk Boston Guildhall Museum Fathers Memorial boston.gov.uk all year marks the site of their failed attempt to leave all year england for holland. all year 6 7 East Midlands in Bloom Boston is the proud winner of the gold award 2015 – Gold winner Bostonin the large towns is category Blooming! of The rhs east Midlands in Bloom competition in 2015 - a Witham Way Country Park and Nature nationwide initiative. as you walk the Boston Reserve runs alongside the River Witham in Bloom trail you will see an array of flora, close to the town centre and provides a enhancing the beauty of this historic town.