St. James

St. James sits in Boston, a town that's largely forgotten by most travellers heading to the Lincolnshire coast. The church itself is one of those unexpected finds that makes you realise how much medieval craftsmanship went unnoticed outside the cathedrals everyone flocks to see.

It's a proper parish church, all stone and history, with the kind of interior detail that rewards a slow wander. The architecture speaks for itself if you know where to look - decent windows, solid proportions, the sort of building that anchored its community for centuries. Boston's importance as a medieval port means St. James carries some weight in local history, though you won't find crowds.

You're looking at an hour maximum if you're genuinely interested, less if you're just popping in. Free to visit, as most parish churches are, though a donation box will be there. Opening times vary - these places tend to be locked outside certain hours, so check locally before making the trip.

If you're camping at Laurel Park Campsite or Delph Bank Touring Glamping just a couple of miles away, St. James works as a solid half-hour detour between the caravan site and exploring Boston's old town. It's the kind of church that justifies a Lincolnshire park holiday if you're into ecclesiastical architecture, but don't expect the spectacle of a cathedral. It's intimate and genuine instead.