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St Botolph's Church

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One of the Best Places To Visits in Boston


Address

Church St, Market Place, Boston PE21 6NW, United Kingdom

Website

www.parish-of-boston.org.uk

Contact

+44 1205 310929

Rating on Google Maps

4.80 (725 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Sunday: 10 am to 2 pm
  • Monday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Tuesday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Wednesday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Thursday: 9 am to 3 pm
  • Friday: 9 am to 3 pm

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  • 5/5 Avg_Joe_CAL_UK _. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful unassuming church. In the small town of Boston, its in the city center, right off the river, it is highly accessible inside, right up to and past the alter. Beautiful inside and mostly untouched since it was built. A very nice place to visit.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 heimdal o. 2 years ago on Google
    Woo hoo I made it here and what a Church this is ! The Church of Saint Botolph , Boston affectionately known as the Stump is incredible . The building of the present Church is thought to have begun in 1309 but Christianity begun in Boston when the man himself Botolph or Botulph preached here and founded a Church . The name Boston itself is said to be derived from Botolphs Stone . The tower itself started in the early fifteenth century possibly by Reginald of Ely and what a sight it is even today . On the day I arrived it was a hive of activity based mainly around the cafe the staff were friendly , informative and nice . The slender pillars to the internal arches don't look strong enough to hold this place up and infact lean eastward noticeably , surely a miracle ! I loved the Reredos which I was told was actually not installed until the early twentieth century but certainly looked amazing . This is one cool Church and as already mentioned seems to be a centre of activity for the locals . The stained glass windows are beautiful the pulpit quite impressive . I loved the Byzantine style painting of Saint Botolph himself . The staff are great . This place is not only vast in size but beauty too well worth a visit .
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 S S. 1 year ago on Google
    The church provides with space to pray, hope and reflect on everything. It is also beneficial for people who are lost or simply need a bit of guidance in life. A little prayer can make a huge difference in someone’s life and help to restore one’s faith.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 G B. 1 year ago on Google
    Brilliant experience at the top of "The Stump". The stairs get pretty narrow at the top and it's a slow climb. Interesting "graffiti" on the walls spanning hundreds of years. Incredible views from all sides. Definitely not for small children. Well worth the £5.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yasmeen r. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely church cathedral and main reason for visiting boston. Very good information about the church and about how the pilgrims went to america which i found so interesting. Free to entry. The gift shop was lovely with lovely staff. We went up the tower which is a very tough climb up alot of steep narrow steps . The view was amazing as it was clear good weather , I wouldnt bother if the weather wasnt good. Cost was £5 each . Toilets are available and clean free to use. Throughly enjoyed .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Tina S. 1 year ago on Google
    A huge, airy church with a coffee shop inside ...... lovely views while drinking hot chocolate! Interesting information boards about the church, plus a build your own tower activity. I attempted the climb up the tower, but found it too claustrophobic to continue alone.... I was so disappointed, so I will try again with company!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chris G. 8 months ago on Google
    Biggest parish church in England? Very impressive, dog friendly and inside everyone was welcoming. Bolton itself is not looking great though.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kalina L. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful and historic. So peaceful too. They have a cafe as well which is reasonably priced and a little shop for gifts. Would definitely set aside an hour for a visit to ensure you can see and read everything
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter B. 1 year ago on Google
    Magnificent! A friendly welcome, lovely coffee, lego church and a sense of peace. Views from the tower are amazing if you can manage the steps.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Chris T. 1 year ago on Google
    Well worth a visit (we like Churches). Very grand for a Parish Church. Most will know it as Boston Stump which is obvious why when you see it. Nice cafe too.

  • 5/5 rob p. 1 year ago on Google
    Not one to normally visit churches etc, but this place well worth the visit. Incredible wood carvings. Fantastic building. And free admission. Good little tea room inside, recommended.

  • 5/5 Simon W. 2 years ago on Google
    What a place. Absolutely fantastic. As good as Litchfield cathedral. The lady on reception was lovely , professional and knowledgeable. A place recommended to be visited.

  • 5/5 Piotr A. 1 year ago on Google
    View from Tower amazing. We didn't get access to higher part. Only 200 steps up and down. But still It was worth visiting specially after todays Boston half marathon. So climbing up the steep stairs was great cooling down after the race

  • 5/5 I3ORG H. 10 months ago on Google
    Nice looking church stands out a mile. Town seems to be hard to spot the English man! unless it's just me.

  • 5/5 ivan t. 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful stained glass windows and stories of its existence. Be standing proud and bold always Stump.

  • 5/5 Gugul K. 1 year ago on Google
    Great history dating back to the early 1300s, with the latter parts of the church added on at a later date. The main feature being the 81m tower.

  • 5/5 Jo G. 5 months ago on Google
    14th-century Gothic church, with amazing wow factor when you walk in. Incredibly open, light and inviting. Staff on site were very helpful and enthusiastic. Nice little cafe open as well. The tower of St Botolph's Church is 266 feet 6 inches (81.23 m) high, making it the tallest parish church in England to its roof. My partner went to the top, amazing views, but a lot of steps and not for the faint hearted. A truly beautiful welcoming church.

  • 4/5 Mark & Janice B. 5 months ago on Google
    We visited to see the Christmas tree festival & it was a bonus to peruse the craft stalls. Stopped for coffee & cake where it was lovely to be able to enjoy this space with our dog.

  • 4/5 Robert G. 5 months ago on Google
    Quick visit to the church on Boston, it's beautiful inside with quite a lot to see. You can also climb the tower, just be aware it's a lot of steps up and down!

  • 5/5 Toms L. 6 months ago on Google
    St. Botolph's Church, Boston -/ 1510-1520.year Another noteworthy church, whose architecture is the purest exoticism in today's vision. Very nice place to visit


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Amenities


  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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