St. Nicholas’ Parish Church

The tower of St. Nicholas' is visible across the Lincolnshire fens for miles - a proper navigation point when everything else is flat. It's the church in Boston, a medieval structure that's weathered centuries of religious upheaval and fenland weather with remarkable presence.

Inside, you get the full perpendicular Gothic treatment: soaring nave, intricate roof bosses, stained glass that catches light in ways modern windows simply don't. The chancel is particularly fine. It's the sort of place where you can spend twenty minutes or two hours depending on whether you're reading every memorial or just taking in the architecture.

Honestly, this appeals most to architecture enthusiasts and anyone interested in medieval church building. Families might find it a bit static unless the kids are into spotting stone carvings and gargoyles. Allow an hour if you're thorough.

Free to enter, though donations are appreciated. Boston itself offers decent facilities and town-centre parking. If you're staying at Orchard Holiday Park or Appletree Holiday Park - both within 4 miles - it's a short drive in. Big Sky Hideaway is a touch further out but still accessible as part of a wider day.

The fens aren't for everyone's holiday, but if you're drawn to East Anglia's big-sky landscapes and serious medieval architecture, St. Nicholas' justifies a morning. The tower view from outside is frankly enough for some visitors, though the interior rewards going in.