Saint Michael and All Angels Church

The tower of Saint Michael and All Angels dominates the Boston skyline in a way that feels almost defiant. This is the Boston Stump - that's what locals call it - and it's been there since the 14th century, a peculiar and rather wonderful sight with its octagonal lantern perched on top like someone's forgotten their hat.

Inside, the church proper is vast and genuinely airy. High ceilings, decent windows, and that particular quiet that only old churches manage. The craftsmanship is evident in the woodwork and stonework, though honestly it's the scale of the place that gets you - it feels ambitious for a market town, which is precisely why it's worth visiting.

You'll want a good hour here minimum if you're into ecclesiastical architecture or local history. Families with restless kids might find thirty minutes enough. The tower climb - if it's open when you visit - is well worth the effort for views across the Fens, though check ahead as opening times vary.

Boston itself is a proper working town, not a tourist bubble. That makes it refreshing. It's a straightforward stop while staying at Orchard Holiday Park or Appletree Holiday Park nearby, both within a few miles. If you're camping at Big Sky Hideaway further out, it's still an easy drive.

Free to enter, though donations are customary. Go on a weekday morning if you want solitude. Sunday services mean different access rules.