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Boston

Built-up area in Boston, Lincolnshire, England

Coordinates:52.974, -0.027
OS grid ref:TF 32 43
Population:41,340
Dialling code: 01205

Boston is a market town in the east of Lincolnshire, England, sitting on the tidal River Witham close to The Wash. Built on the flat, reclaimed landscape of The Fens, it grew as a prosperous medieval port and is still dominated by the tower of St Botolph's Church, popularly known as the Boston Stump; the town’s links with the Pilgrim Fathers helped give their new settlement the name Boston, Massachusetts in New England.

Today Boston is a local hub for arable farming, food processing and logistics, reflecting its Fenland setting, while its weekly market, independent shops and community events give it a distinct local character. The town’s layered history and a diverse population make it an interesting stop for anyone exploring coastal Lincolnshire or the agricultural landscapes of eastern England.

Postcode districts covering Boston

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Transport links

  • Airport Doncaster Sheffield Airport 53.5 miles86.2 km
  • Airport East Midlands Airport 55.1 miles88.7 km
  • Railway station Boston Railway Station 0.3 miles0.5 km
  • Railway station Hubberts Bridge Railway Station 3.5 miles5.6 km

Local points of interest

  • Swineshead Abbey Historic site 5.1 miles8.2 km
  • Lincolnshire Heritage Aviation Museum Museum 11.6 miles18.6 km
  • Revesby Abbey Historic site 11.7 miles18.9 km
  • Haverholme Priory Historic site 14 miles22.5 km
  • Stixwould Priory Historic site 16.8 miles27.1 km

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