Boston Indoor Bowls Club

Indoor bowls might sound like the sort of thing your gran does on a rainy Tuesday, but the Boston Indoor Bowls Club is genuinely worth an hour if you're staying nearby. It's a proper working sports venue in the town centre, where locals take their game seriously - the kind of place where you can actually have a go rather than just watch. The greens are immaculate, the lighting's good, and there's a real community feel to it.

You'll need to ring ahead to find out about visitor sessions and costs, as it operates on a membership basis primarily. Bowls itself takes some learning if you've never played, but club members are typically patient with newcomers. Expect to spend a couple of hours if you want to play a proper game. It's not a spectator sport unless you're genuinely interested in the nuances - watching others roll woods down a green isn't thrilling for kids bored after ten minutes.

What makes it worth considering is the social side. This isn't a tourist attraction pretending to be one. You'll meet actual Boston residents, hear local gossip, and get a sense of how people spend their leisure time here. It's a world away from the usual holiday park activities.

For families stopping at Orchard Holiday Park or Appletree Holiday Park just down the road, it could fill a wet afternoon. Big Sky Hideaway, if you're glamping there, is a bit far to make a quick trip worthwhile. Ring them first - opening hours and visitor policies vary seasonally.