Places to visit...
As you can imagine, we visit a great many places,
so thought we'd share some of our favourites with you.
Boston Stump
St. Botolph's Church aka Boston Stump, Church Close (access from the market place)
Building started in 1309, and may still be the largest parish church in England.
Any visit to Boston should include at least a walk around this fabulous medieval church.
St. Nicholas Church, Skirbeck (Boston)
St. Nicholas Skirbeck, Fishtoft Road, is the oldest church in the area - the oldest part is Anglo Saxon!
Boston Guildhall
Boston Guildhall - or more correctly, The Hall of The Guild of St. Mary - was built in 1390 and the most striking thing about it at the time, was it's construction; the guildhall was one of the first brick buildings in the area.
The Guildhall has an incredibly varied history and you can even enter a cell where the Pilgrim Fathers were supposedly detained in the 1600's.
Today it houses the town museum and tourist information centre. You'll find this unique attraction on South St, Boston PE21 6HT
The Village Church Farm, Skegness
The Village Church Farm museum is an oasis of calm in bustling Skegness.
Though not medieval - most buildings 18th or 19th century - it does contain a mud & stud thatched cottage, which wouldn't look out of place in the 14th century (without it's window glass).
Among it's attractions are a Victorian farmhouse, working steam engine, WW2 exhibition, blacksmiths workshop & much more.
You can even pitch your caravan on the paddock behind the museum!
Find this hidden gem at Church Road South. PE25 2HF
Magdalen College Museum, Wainfleet
Magdalen College was built in the late 15th century on the instruction of William Patten known as William of Waynflete, founder of Magdalen College, Oxford. The intention being to educate seven boys who then go onto Oxford. It eventually became an elementary school for boys and girls totalling 30-60 pupils.
The college now houses a museum, library and cafe.
Lavenham, Suffolk.
Considered to be Britain’s best preserved medieval village and one of Suffolk’s most important wool towns. Medieval charm can be found at every turn with timber framed buildings lining the narrow streets and lanes leading up to the impressive market place. Over 300 buildings are listed as being of architectural and historic interest, including the beautiful and stately church of St Peter and St Paul, The Guildhall, Little Hall, and De Vere House to name but a few.
Canterbury Cathedral
The present Canterbury Cathedral was begun in 1070 and has seen many additions over the centuries. Among its many treasures are the site where Archbishop Thomas Beckett was murdered in 1170, the tomb of Edward of Woodstock Prince of Wales 'The Black Prince', and a personal favourite, the tomb of His Grace King Henry IV.
Nottingham Castle
Nottingham Castle’s story began in 1068, when William the Conqueror ordered the construction of a castle at Nottingham. The Castle began life as a wooden motte-and-bailey, before being developed into an imposing stone fortress. The structure has been destroyed and rebuilt throughout its tumultuous history.
Why not come and see The Knights of Skirbeck at Nottingham Castle? see our events diary for dates.
Newstead Abbey
Steeped in over 800 years of history, Newstead is a monastic Abbey from the late 12th century and former home of Romantic poet Lord Byron.
Inside the Abbey there is much to discover, including Lord Byron’s private apartments, the Victorian Kitchen and room displays, plus cloisters from the monastic period.
Surviving earthquakes and a civil war, the original façade of the old priory – the West Front – and the medieval cloisters still stand. The priory church’s West Front also contains a sculpture of the Virgin and Child.