Play Towers

Two cylindrical brick towers rise unexpectedly from the Lincolnshire flatlands near Boston, their purpose long since forgotten by most visitors. Play Towers is what remains of a Victorian-era structure, though exactly what it was built for has become rather murky over the decades. What you're actually looking at are the sturdy remnants of industrial heritage, the kind of thing that makes you pause and wonder what life looked like here 150 years ago.

The towers themselves aren't massive - they won't take hours to explore - but they're worth a detour if you're already in the Boston area. The appeal lies mainly in the oddness of stumbling across them, and they photograph reasonably well if you're into that sort of thing. History enthusiasts will find them interesting enough to warrant a brief stop, though don't expect interpretive boards or much fanfare.

If you're basing yourself at one of the nearby parks - Orchard Holiday Park and Appletree Holiday Park are both within five miles - you could easily slot Play Towers into an afternoon's drive around the region. Long Acres Touring Park is a touch further out but still very accessible. The towers work best as part of a broader exploration of Boston's industrial past rather than a destination in themselves. Go if you're curious about what older landscapes tell us. Skip it if you're looking for something with visitor facilities or grand vistas.