There are many attractions around Boston but very few advertise their
accessibility, even in their brochures, so we hope this will help you
to plan your holiday in advance. Guests are advised to check
that any special needs can be accommodated by the attraction before
their visit.
Boston and The Fens in general have a big advantage over many areas in
the UK because the terrain is predominantly flat and both wheelchair
users and the less mobile guest will find travelling around much easier.
We are in the process of compiling a range of wheelchair friendly
attractions around Boston to help guests plan some excursions before
they arrive. If you know of any further attractions we would be pleased
to add them to this page.
Boston Stump / St Botolph's Church
(PE21 6NQ - 3 miles)
Boston Stump is listed among the top 18 churches in Simon Jenkins' book
'England's Thousand Best Churches'. It is one of the largest parish
churches in England, with its tower it is the highest of any parish
church. Wheelchair access is available but ask in the coffee shop for
assistance. No accessible toilet.
The Haven Gallery / The Guildhall
(PE21 6HU - 3 miles)
The gallery plays host to Boston artists past and present with diverse
exhibitions of many different subjects and styles of work from the
Boston Art Group. The Art Express Zone provides a variety of art
activities to inspire the next generation of artists. All areas fully
wheelchair accessible with accessible toilets on the ground floor.
Battle
of Britain Memorial Flight Visitor Centre (LN4 4SY - 11
miles)
The centre is located on an operational RAF airfield at RAF Coningsby;
it operates the only airworthy Lancaster in Britain, and in addition
there are five Spitfires, two Hurricanes, a Dakota and two Chipmunks.
Usually closed at weekends and public holidays. Wheelchair access and
disabled toilet.
Stickney Farm Park
(PE22 8BD - 13 miles)
Children and adults will enjoy a visit to Stickney Farm Park where you
can all integrate with the farm animals and learn about life on their
farm. Wheelchair access is available to most areas.
Cogglesford
Watermill (NG34 7EQ - 13 miles)
A fully restored and working watermill on the bank of the River Slea.
The mill has an interesting history and probably originated as an Anglo
Saxon estate mill. Parts of the present building can be dated back to
the 17th century. Special working days and events are held throughout
the year. Clicking the link will open a website which gives
current opening times. Disabled access to ground floor only. Adapted
toilet for disabled use.
Springfields Outlet Shopping
& Festival Gardens (PE12 6EU - 16 miles)
Over 40 acres of quality shopping, festival gardens and childrens
attractions with a
Festival Garden Centre,
restaurant, mini golf, family pub and the Fenscape interactive
historical museum showing the history and heritage of The Fens.
Showcase gardens designed by Charlie Dimmock, Chris Beardshaw, Kim
Wilde and Stephen Woodhams. Wheelchair access over the whole site with
free wheelchair hire and disabled toilets.
Moulton
Windmill (PE12 6QB - 16 miles)
Situated in the pretty conservation village of Moulton, this is the
tallest windmill in England. Originally built in 1822 the sails blew
off in a freak gale in 1894. CCTV links to all floors, disabled lifts
to the Interpretation centre, disabled toilets, tearooms, baby
changing, car parking to the side of the Mill and a souvenier shop.
Lincolnshire
Aviation Heritage Centre, East Kirkby (PE23 4DE - 16 miles)
This heritage centre is home to the Lancaster 'Just Jane' one of only
four Lancasters remaining in the UK, and this is one of only three in
the world that can move under its own power (taxi rides available in
the Summer). Further exhibits at the centre include aircraft Hangars,
original Barnes Wallis Bouncing Bomb, military vehicles, a NAAFI, a
Station Chapel, a Control Tower and an Escape Museum. Closed on
Sundays. Wheelchair access to most of the site including the coffee
shop and disabled toilet. A few upstairs areas not accessible.
The
Butterfly & Wildlife Park
(PE12 9LE - 21 miles)
The Butterfly and Wildlife Park at Long Sutton, set in the heart of the
fens, is a great day out for all the family. A walk-through tropical
house where you can see hundreds of colourful butterflies flying around
you is one of many attractions on their site. We have been told
that the park has wheelchair access with disabled toilet
facilities.
The Northcote Heavy Horse Centre
(PE23 5PS - 23 miles)
All funds raised from visitors are used for the care of the horses
which is a sanctuary for handicapped and retired horses. Heavy Horse
Dray rides are available after lunch on most working days. It is also
home to the Lincolnshire Equestrian Vaulting Team and vaulting lessons
are available for both adults and children. As the site is level
wheelchair access is available to all parts of the centre. Disabled
toilets also available.
Church
Farm Museum (PE25 2HF - 25 miles)
Find out about our shared agricultural heritage at Lincolnshire's only
open air museum. Activities include Victorian Christmas, steam
threshing, craft demonstrations, home cooking, murder mystery events
and vintage vehicle shows. Shop, Tea Room, groundfloor of the house and
most of the site is accessible with a disabled toilet. Upstairs areas
not wheelchair accessible.
The
Collection (LN2 1LP - 31 miles)
The Collection brings together Lincoln's new museum and the Usher
Gallery in one free to enter attraction. The museum now holds a wealth
of artefacts from the Stone Age through the Roman and Viking periods to
the Medieval period. The gallery contains fine and decorative art
including paintings by Turner, Lowry and DeWint. Coffee bar, shop, and
the whole site is accessible with disabled toilets.
Lincoln
Castle (LN1 3AA - 32 miles)
By Norman times, Lincoln was the 3rd city of the realm in terms of
prosperity and importance. In 1068, two years after the Battle of
Hastings, William the Conqueror began building Lincoln Castle. Many
original features still remain and the wall walks provide visitors with
superb views of the cathedral, the city of Lincoln and the surrounding
countryside. The prison in now open to the public all year round.
Coffee bar, shop and wheelchair accessible with disabled toilet
facilities.