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15 Best Things to Do in Boston (Lincolnshire, England)

In the 15th century Boston was the wealthiest port outside London.

Set in the Fens, a region of farmland reclaimed from coastal marshes by the Wash, Boston was where English wool was loaded onto ships to trade with Hanseatic league cities.

The affluence of that period is unmistakeable in the Perpendicular tower of St Botolph’s Church, which soars over the Fens, and the Guildhall, neatly preserved and housing Boston’s museum.

You can venture out to the Wash, Lincolnshire and East Anglia’s vast estuary with wide open skies and an ever-changing throng of wading birds.

The low-lying landscape is also suited to windmills, and there are two beautiful heritage mills from the 19th century, still grinding and selling flour.

Let’s explore the best things to do in Boston :

1. St Botolph’s Church

One of the UK’s largest parish churches, St Botolph’s is the first thing you’ll see as you approach the town, dominating the flat landscape for miles.

The Perpendicular Gothic tower is 83 metres high and nicknamed the Stump.

It was completed in the 1510s, when Boston was flourishing, and you’ll be able to scale the 209 steps up to an open walkway two thirds to the top of the tower for panoramas of The Fens and The Wash.

Make sure you check out the 62 misericords in the choir stalls.

These were carved around 1390 and depict heraldic symbols, animals and mythological creatures, as well as some bizarre everyday scenes.

In one a master is birching a boy who is trying to repel the blows with a book, while in another there are two jesters, each holding a cat under their arm while biting its tail.

2. Boston Guildhall

Another sure sign of Boston’s trading power in the 14th century is the town’s Guildhall, constructed for the Guild of St Mary in the 1390s.

Work began as soon as the crown permitted guilds to own assets, and is built from bricks made from local clay by brickmakers brought over from Flanders.

As a religious guild, St Mary’s was suppressed during the reign of Henry VIII and the building became Boston’s town hall and courthouse.

From Wednesdays to Saturdays you can go in for the free museum shining a light on periods in Boston’s history, like its time as a Hanseatic trading port and the trial of the Pilgrim Fathers, who were briefly imprisoned in the lower floor.

The building is an exhibit in its own right with masses of historic flourishes in the kitchens/prison, banqueting hall and council chambers, all labelled with information signs.

Hands-on exhibits will also keep children engaged.

3. Maud Foster Mill

Like the Stump, you can spot the sails of this heritage windmill for miles.

Maud Foster Mills is among the tallest operating windmills in the UK, standing seven storeys and almost 25 metres high.

The mill dates to 1819 and is on the Maud Foster Drain, a waterway that was used to transport corn and flour.

It’s a magnificent, five-sailed structure, topped with a whitewashed ogee, and encircled by a cantilevered wooden balcony on the third floor.

What’s remarkable is how much of the 1819 equipment is still here decades after the mill shut down in 1948. You can check out the cogs, grinding stones, wallower, spur wheel and brake wheel on Wednesdays and Saturdays and get some organic flour or porridge oats, ground using 200-year-old methods.

4. Bubblecar Museum

Boston has the only museum in the country for cars under 700cc.

And while this may seem like a niche attraction you can’t help but fall in love with this convoy of cute, quirky vehicles.

The Bubblecar Museum, just out in the countryside, has more than 50 car models like the Isetta, Bond, Bamby, Frisky and Reliant, mostly dating from the bubblecar boom in the 50s and 60s.

There’s a wealth of accompanying paraphernalia, as well as a terrace of recreated shops, dioramas, a gift shop and cafe.

The museum is on Clover Farm on the edge of town and opens Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holidays.

5. Hussey Tower

An absorbing trace of Boston’s splendour in the late Middle Ages, Hussey is all that’s left of a brick fortified house dating to the middle of the 15th century.

Later, during the reign of King Henry VIII it belonged to the courtier Sir John Hussey.

He fell out of favour with the King following England’s break from the Catholic Church, and was executed for treason for supporting the Pilgrimage of Grace (a Catholic uprising during the Reformation). After spending nearly 500 years in decay, the surviving tower is in good shape, and retains a few crenellations and mullioned window openings.

The monument occasionally opens on heritage days, so look keep your ear to the ground if you’re interested.

6. RSPB Frampton Marsh

Around four miles south of Boston is a RSPB (Royal Society for the Protection of Birds) site on a marsh nestled in the outfalls of the Witham and Welland Rivers.

In quite a small area, beside the Wash, Frampton Marsh has a real diversity of water environments like reed beds, wet grassland, salt marsh and river scrapes where whimbrels, skylarks, redshanks and avocets all spend their summers.

The marsh has a visitor centre informing you about its habitats, and outside are nature trails along wooden walkways and bird hides with 360° views.

You can rent binoculars and pick up a cup of tea or coffee from the refreshments area.

7. Marketplace

People have been selling their wares at this immense and irregular marketplace, one of the largest market squares in England, for at least 900 years.

The marketplace is filled with 120 stalls on Wednesdays and Saturdays selling vegetables, fruit, cheese, cakes, confectionery, plants, fabrics, homewares and more besides.

Towards the northern end is the unmistakeable outline of St Botolph’s, while the eye-catching cream building in the south is the Neoclassical Assembly Rooms (1822), crested with a pediment and now containing a nightclub.

8. Fydell House

Next door to the Guildhall, the most elegant property in Boston was built at the very beginning of the 18th century and got its name from the Fydell Family, well-off wool merchants who took up residence in 1720. This townhouse is in the Classical style, sitting behind an iron gate and fence, capped with a balustrade, with four pilasters on it facade and stone urns in the front yard.

Since 1935 the house has been managed by the Boston Preservation trust and is a multi-use community amenity.

Although the building is used for classes, seminars and functions you’re allowed to go in and have a look at the Georgian fittings and visit the walled garden around the back.

9. Pilgrim Fathers Memorial

At Fishtoft on the Haven, ten minutes downriver from Boston there’s a modest-looking monument to an intriguing episode in European and American history.

It was here in 1607 that the Puritan Scrooby Congregation attempted to set sail for the Netherlands.

In those days, unsanctioned emigration was illegal, and their attempts were thwarted on that occasion, when the captain notified the local authorities, landing them a prison sentence.

A later attempt in 1609 was successful, and after spending 11 years in Leiden the separatists eventually departed from Plymouth for the New World.

The monument is a small granite obelisk on a granite base.

10. Boston Wood

On the west bank of the Witham just before it flows through Boston you can ramble in a 100-acre park, with woodland and meadow first allocated by a non-profit trust in 2001. The Boston Wood is slowly taking shape, and has been planted with hornbeam, beech, oaks, hawthorn, haze and field maple.

This environment is in the process of being turned into a park, boasting ponds, wildflower meadows and an arboretum dedicated to Joseph Wright, the Lincolnshire botanist who sailed with Captain Cook on his First Voyage in the 18th century.

Very handsome is the oak avenue, which is on an axis with the Stump.

11. Sibsey Trader Mill

The Grade I listed Sibsey Trader Mill is one of the UK’s last six-sailed windmills and stands at 23 metres tall.

It was erected in 1877 and even though it closed for business in 1954 its fantail, sails and gear are all in tiptop shape and the mill continues to grind flour.

On weekend afternoons (and Tuesdays in summer) you can head in to find out how everything works and buy a bag of real stone-ground organic flour.

The tearoom’s cakes and biscuits are also made with this flour.

12. Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre

Fans of military aviation shouldn’t miss this museum at East Kirkby, a brief drive north of Boston.

The centre markets itself as being the only place in the UK where you can ride in an Avro Lancaster bomber.

This machine is the main attraction and was manufactured in April 1945 to fight against Japan, but never saw action.

Afterwards the plane served with French Naval Aviation and restorations have been ongoing since 1992. The Rolls-Royce engines are in working order, so you can feel what it would have been like to taxi in this plane.

Other exhibits are a Percival Proctor radio trainer and a Handley Page Hampden bomber, both being restored, as well as the cockpit of an English Electric Canberra and the wreckage of a Spitfire that crashed in 1943.

13. Witham Way Country Park

You could wander along the Witham for a mile to get to this country park, a tapestry of grassland, scrub and forest.

Come in late-spring and the park will be humming with life, at the bug park, a haven for butterflies, and in the designated wildflower meadow.

A community orchard was planted here in 2012 in honour of the Queen’s Golden Jubilee.

Bird boxes have also been set up to for owls hunting along the Witham and the tree-lined riverbank is a serene place to walk and look over the arable farmland and the Boston Woods across the Witham.

Looking south, every now and again you’ll catch sight of the Stump over the tree line.

14. The Wash

South of Boston the River Witham becomes the Haven, a tidal river and shipping artery, which then flows into the Wash, one of the broadest estuaries in the UK. The Wash is also the most significant estuary in the country for wildlife, vital for mussels, cockles, shrimp and other shellfish.

Bird species like oystercatchers feed on these shellfish while the massive belts of salt marsh and mudflats are a breeding ground for common terns and a place for marsh harriers and all sorts of migrating species to feed.

This environment is crucial for 17 bird species in all, from redshanks to pink-footed geese.

By land the easiest option from Boston is Freiston Shore where you can see vast flocks of waders at high tide.

Brent geese and hunting harriers are common in winter, ringed plovers show up in summer, while the skylarks and yellowhammers are here in every season.

15. Boston Belle

Setting off from the Boston Gateway Marina, the Boston Belle is a boat offering cruises along the Witham from April to October.

The Boston Belle has an open foredeck with benches, a licensed bar and a canopy over the stern that can be removed on sunny days.

Out of the town you’ll float gently past arable farms, and in the town you’ll a memorable perspective of the Stump, the historic port and the town’s fishing fleet.

Lunch and dinner cruises can be arranged, and the Boston Belle also organises cruises out into the Wash in conjunction with the RSPB, to go looking for seals and wading birds.

15 Best Things to Do in Boston (Lincolnshire, England):

• St Botolph's Church
• Boston Guildhall
• Maud Foster Mill
• Bubblecar Museum
• Hussey Tower
• RSPB Frampton Marsh
• Marketplace
• Fydell House
• Pilgrim Fathers Memorial
• Boston Wood
• Sibsey Trader Mill
• Lincolnshire Aviation Heritage Centre
• Witham Way Country Park
• Boston Belle

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Ten years after the Mayflower sailed with the Pilgrim Fathers to America, another band of Puritans set out from Boston (Lincolnshire, England), to found a settlement of the same name in what is now Massachusetts, USA. Ironically their pioneering efforts eventually contributed to the Lincolnshire town's decline as a major sea port, for as a transatlantic trade grew, ports on the west coast, such as Bristol and Liverpool, took trade away from those in the east.

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The 14th-c medieval St Botolph's Church, whose 272 ft tower, known locally as the 'Boston Stump', is a prominent landmark in the town. This lofty lantern tower was once a beacon for Fenland travellers and navigators on The Wash. Nearly one-third of lincolnshire can be viewed from the top, including Lincoln, 32 miles northwest. The church has a medieval painted ceiling and its misericords date from 1390.

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Places of interest to visit in Boston

Boston quay.

Near the quay stands the Customs House, a fine example of 18th century architecture, which displays an impressive royal coat of arms over the entrance.

Guildhall Museum

The town museum, a 15th century Guildhall, houses the cells in which the Pilgrim Fathers were imprisoned in 1607, after their first attempt to escape to America.

Fydell House

Arguable the grandest house in town (adjoining the museum) it was built in 1726 by William Fydell, three times Mayor of Boston. It has a dedicated 'American Room' reserved for the use of visitors from Boston, USA.

Pilgrim Fathers Memorial

Erected in 1957, the memorial is located just outside of Boston in Fishtoft.

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Boston is a market town in Lincolnshire , England , with a population of 70,500 in 2021. Boston's most notable landmark is St Botolph's Church, which is visible from miles away across the flat lands of Lincolnshire.

The Prime Meridian passes directly though Boston.

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• Water Rail Way is a long-distance trail between Lincoln and Boston along the River Witham. It's an old railway trackbed so it's level and suitable for cycling. Start from Sluice Bridge A1137 and be on the east bank of the river.

There are a number of places one can eat. Indian restaurants, Chinese, French, and even Thai.

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• Tate's Fish Restaurant , 4-6 New St , ☏ +44 1205 362753 . It serves fish and chips. People are lovely and always helpful to help you.  
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Boston is accessible by rail, road, sea and sky which makes getting to the town easier than you might think.

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Boston by train

Travelling to Boston by train is relatively easy thanks to its close proximity to other major cities and towns. Visitors to Boston can benefit from a direct train service to and from Nottingham, Skegness, Sleaford, and Grantham. With connecting trains at Grantham, trips from London to Boston can be done in just over 2 hours, making it a feasible destination for a day or weekend visit by train.

Boston station is a short 5–10-minute walk from the heart of the town centre.

The station features on-site parking, and sheltered bicycle storage facilities, alongside a shop and toilets.

Boston by car

Travelling to Boston by car provides a hassle-free way to visit, and allows you to enjoy the beautiful Lincolnshire countryside, giving you the opportunity to take in the big skies and rural landscapes.

The A16 connects Boston to the port town of Grimsby in the north and Peterborough in the south, making journeys from these locations quick and easy. The town is also a short drive from both Lincoln and Skegness, and is easily accessible from London, travelling north on the A1(M) to Peterborough and from there, straight to Boston.

When you arrive in Boston, there are a variety of inexpensive car parks to choose from, all well-signposted. With most of Boston's attractions within walking distance of the town centre, you’re bound to find something of interest as soon as you step out of your car, regardless of where you choose to park.

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HUMBERSIDE AIRPORT

This is the nearest international airport to Boston UK, located in North Lincolnshire just south of The Humber leading to Hull. The easiest way to travel between Humberside Airport and Boston is by road and there are major car rental companies available at the airport – the journey from the airport to Boston can be done in under 1 hour and 45 minutes. Alongside car rental options, there are also 24hr taxis available.

EAST MIDLANDS AIRPORT

For visitors looking to make the onward journey to Boston by train, East Midlands Airport in Castle Donington is the best and closest alternative. There are frequent shuttle bus services to the nearest train station (East Midlands Parkway). From there, the journey requires only 1 change in Nottingham and then a direct train to Boston. The journey can be done in around 2 hours.

Boston by boat

Boston’s iconic heritage as a leading port town allows it to benefit from a unique labyrinth of inland waterways, rivers and drains. The town’s easy access to The Wash, and the scenic River Witham connecting Boston to Lincoln means visits to the town by boat are effortless and accessible.

Boston Gateway Marina offers facilities for both visitors and longer-term mooring along the river Witham. With easy access to the sea and the river, its ideal location makes it just a short walk to and from the town centre. For a unique and unforgettable experience, visit Boston by Boat.

Getting around

Once you’re here, navigating around Boston is easy. Most of the key attractions are within walking distance of the town centre. For those looking to venture further afield, there are a number of regularly running busses available from around the town connecting Boston with Skegness, Spalding and everywhere in between. Boston’s central bus station is located in the heart of the market town on St Georges Rd, Boston, Lincolnshire, PE21 8QD. For an up-to-date schedule, visit the Stagecoach website.

Aside from enjoying a stroll around the town and taking everything Boston has to offer at your own pace, there are plenty of local cycle paths and routes to enjoy in the surrounding countryside which means getting around on a bike is easy. Visit Cycle Lincolnshire for more information on cycle routes across the county.

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5 great hotels in boston, lincolnshire & places to stay nearby.

Despite its modest size, the historic market town of Boston will surprise you with its range of quality and interesting places to stay. Around the town you will find waterside hotels and lodges, holiday parks, a 16th century inn converted into a bed and breakfast, and even a 200-year-old windmill with a self-catered apartment inside! In this guide we pick out our favourite hotels in Boston Lincolnshire, as well as other quirky and characterful accommodation options nearby.

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🛏️ The White Hart Hotel : 19th-century coaching house on the riverside 🛏️ Quayside Hotel & Bar : award-winning hotel in Grade II listed building 🛏️ The Kings Arms : Batemans Brewery inn on the canalside 🛏️ The Stanley Hotel : contemporary hotel in the town centre 🛏️ Carpenters Arms Hotel : friendly local pub with adults-only rooms

Read on for more details plus extra recommendations on places to stay nearby.

Hotels in Boston Lincolnshire

Boston was built on the River Witham, which runs like an artery through its centre, with offshoots of drainage waterways also flowing through the town. Some of the best hotels in Boston UK are built overlooking its pretty waterways. Many others are classic pubs with rooms that will welcome you with a smile and a refreshing pint.

A weekend in Boston is always a weekend well spent! While you’re visiting, check out our favourite things to do in Boston, Lincolnshire for ideas on how to make the most of your time. Read on to find out our favourite places to stay in and around the town.

The White Hart Hotel

The White Hart Hotel , set in a repurposed 19th-century coaching house, enjoys one of the most picturesque locations of our favourite hotels in Boston Lincolnshire.

You can’t miss the bright old building perched on the river’s edge, right opposite the famous Boston Stump (St Botolph’s Church) at the heart of town. When the sun is shining you can relax in the courtyard and soak up the scenery, and when you want to explore, the market square is just a couple of minutes’ walk across the bridge.

The White Hart Hotel also has a bar and restaurant, well reputed for its great food. After midday you can also enjoy a famous afternoon tea in the sunshine.

Quayside Hotel & Bar

Take a short walk out of the town centre along the river Witham and you will find another of Boston’s waterside accommodation options: Quayside Hotel & Bar .

The hotel has been so well maintained that you would barely guess it is a Grade II listed building, first opened in 1812. Much of this is thanks to a big refurb undertaken in 2016 that transformed it into a modern hotel, while retaining much of the original charm.

It has definitely maintained its pedigree as a quality place to stay; in 2020 it was the only hotel in all of Lincolnshire to receive the Good Hotel Award . Inside you find a restaurant serving delicious food, and a bar that is renowned for its range of gins! What more could you need for the perfect weekend getaway?

The Kings Arms

There are lots of things we love about The Kings Arms in Boston. Firstly, it is a Batemans Brewery pub, which is one of Lincolnshire’s homegrown breweries.

Situated on Horncastle Road, the pub overlooks the Maud Foster Drain canal, facing opposite the town’s famous windmill (more on that below). So you’ll be staying a prime spot!

This is a friendly local pub with a small number of en-suite rooms, at great value. There is a fireplace downstairs that brings that homely pub atmosphere in winter, and a beer garden for those summery afternoons. Oh, and it’s dog friendly too, which is perfect for us!

An extra little tip on Batemans Brewery… a few miles away at Wainfleet there is a camping and caravanning site at the main brewery premises. You can take a tour of the brewery and have a few drinks in the bar before camping overnight!

The Stanley Hotel

One of the most centrally located hotels in Boston, The Stanley Hotel is situated on the High Street just a few doors down from the famous Mountain’s Boston Sausage butcher shop.

It’s a great spot in the heart of town as a base for exploring, with the Market Square a couple of minutes’ walk away, and an abundance of pubs, restaurants and shops nearby.

The Stanley Hotel has made use of a historic oak-beamed building, reimagined as a contemporary hotel. The rooms are spacious and have a luxury modern feel, each fitted with plush carpets and a walk-in shower. Some also come with a city view from a private balcony.

Overall, this is a great little hotel to stay in comfort with quick access to Boston’s central attractions.

Carpenters Arms Hotel

Affectionately known as ‘The Carps’, The Carpenters Arms is another of Boston’s friendly local pubs that doubles up as a hotel. Accommodation is adults-only given it’s a licensed premises.

This is a great place to stay if you’re looking for something lively near the town centre. There’s live music on Friday nights as well as frequent entertainment, such as quiz nights, open mic and karaoke.

When it comes to food, you can expect all the British pub classics – bangers and mash, toad in the hole, steak and chips, scampi, burgers, you name it.

The hotel rooms have a rustic boutique feel, each coming with a private bathroom. The room facilities include seating, a desk and a flat-screen TV.

Places to stay near Boston Lincolnshire

Boston is not only a great place to visit in its own right; it is also a gateway to exploring the pretty Lincolnshire countryside and nearby coastline, interspersed with characterful towns and villages. If you want to stay a little out of town, here are a couple of options.

Old King’s Head, Kirton

Five miles outside of Boston, Kirton is a quiet, charming village that has a fascinating history. One building that has stood the test of time is the Old King’s Head , a village inn that opened in the late 16th century.

The inn was a focal point of life in the village for many centuries and is attached to many tales and legends, having passed between 36 different landlords. In the 20th century it sadly fell into disrepair, but a restoration project in recent years spearheaded by Heritage Lincolnshire has brought it back to life.

After seven years of careful restoration, interrupted briefly by the pandemic, the Old King’s Head was reopened as a luxury four-star B&B in 2021 . It also features a café, decorated with a timeline of the inn’s history, and a space for the local community to hold meetings and events.

Each of the nine bedrooms has its own intricate design, with many original features still retained. When you stay here it’s a little bit like stepping back in time, but with all of the modern comforts you need!

Appletree Holiday Park

A new Lincolnshire country park where you can stay surrounded by nature, Appletree Holiday Park – formerly Boston West – opened in 2022 after an injection of £3.5million in funding.

We were given a complimentary overnight stay to check out the accommodation and facilities. Check out our Appletree Holiday Park review to read all about our verdict.

Overall, Appletree Holiday Park is a peaceful and relaxing place to stay among the countryside just four miles outside Boston. It’s dog-friendly and also has lots of activities for families. The mobile homes and lodges are immaculate and kept beautifully clean – it’s a big yes from us!

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Want to explore the nearby coastline while you’re visiting Boston? See our guide to the best beaches in Lincolnshire .

Looking for an extra special weekend away in Lincolnshire? Check out our guide to Lincolnshire’s country house hotels .

Have you spent time in Boston recently? Let us know about your experiences in the comments below. Feel free to drop any tips on your own favourite hotels in Boston Lincolnshire!

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Accessible rooms at this hotel may be located above the first floor. There is 1 lift situated close to the accessible rooms. Please contact the hotel before your stay if you have any questions concerning accessibility.

This hotel has FREE on-site parking.

About this hotel

Located on The Quadrant, an up-and-coming new community area with the new Boston United FC Stadium, shops and leisure facilities.

Boston high street within a short drive of the hotel.

Go for a spot of bird watching in the surrounding RSPB reserve of Frampton Marsh and the nearby area of Freiston Shore.

Great choice for business travel with many business parks in the area including Royal Oak Business Park and Redstone Indutrial Estate all within 20 minutes drive of the hotel.

Located just of the A16 with easy access to A17, A52 and the A1.

All standard double rooms come with a comfy kings size Travelodge Dreamer™ bed complete with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet.

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Our Boston hotel has been extensively refurbished with all areas of the hotel modernised, including bedrooms and shower rooms.

We think you’re going to love our new design rooms that feature a contemporary new décor, our signature king size Travelodge Dreamer™ bed with bedside USB charging points, a spacious desk and blackout curtains to help you get a great night’s sleep. All rooms include our complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and hand, hair & body wash in our refurbished shower rooms.

Check-in & check-out

Standard check-in time: from 3pm. Standard check-out time: until 12pm (noon). Early check-in and late check-out available as extras. 24-hour receptionist.

Telephone charges

Please feel free to phone our hotel for further information, calls are charged at 13p per minute plus your phone company's access charge. Bookings made through our Central Reservations line are subject to a non-refundable booking fee of £2.50 per call.

Limited free parking is available at this hotel on a first come first served basis.

This hotel is wholly or partly air-conditioned.

Free parking onsite

Air cooling unit, travelodge superrooms™.

The perfect choice with added comforts:

• Lavazza A Modo Mio capsule coffee machine
• Hansgrohe Raindance 3jet adjustable power shower
• A choice of firm or soft hypoallergenic pillows
• In-room iron & ironing board for your convenience
• Spacious desk with multiple charging points, desk light and swivel chair
• 32” Samsung LED slimline Freeview TV

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Standard double

A super-comfy bed, a power shower and free Wi-Fi, our double rooms have everything you'll need for a great night's sleep.

Double or kingsize bed

Powerful shower

Vanity area

Tea & coffee facilities

Standard twin - double bed and sofa bed

Our twin rooms with a double bed and sofa bed have a super-comfy double or kingsize* bed paired with a sofa bed, which can be arranged into a single bed.

Standard twin - two single beds

Enjoy two of our equally sized, super-comfy 3ft wide beds fuss-free and say goodbye to the awkward “no you have the bigger bed, it’s fine, really” chat.

Standard family

Most of our family rooms include a double or kingsize bed, plus a sofa bed and pull-out bed depending on the number of guests staying in the room. We also provide travel cots at no extra cost. Room size and set up can vary based on the hotel and the number of guests.

Standard accessible

Our accessible rooms offer more space, a double or kingsize bed between 480mm and 520mm in height, and wider entry bathrooms with a lowered bath or wet room. At our hotels with 480mm height mattresses, our teams can raise the bed for easier wheelchair access. If you have any accessibility questions before your stay, please get in touch with our friendly team at [email protected] or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Mornings have never been so tasty! Build your own breakfast and fill up your plate with freshly cooked favourites like bacon, sausages, eggs and hash browns – plus a tasty selection of veggie and vegan options – and continental delights like fruit, cereal and freshly baked pastries. Plus, when an adult orders a Premier Inn Breakfast, up to two kids eat breakfast for free** 

We hope you’ve worked up an appetite! Tuck into mouth-watering new dishes like our Creamy Chicken & Pulled Ham Pie, succulent Chicken Fajita Burger, tasty Thai Green Curry or Spinach, Squash & Ricotta Lasagne. Then for dessert, you can treat yourself to an indulgent Black Forest Crownie or a sweet Banoffee Cheesecake.

Save up to 20% with our popular Meal Deal! Our tempting offer lets you enjoy a delicious two-course evening meal – a main meal plus a starter  or  a dessert – and a selected drink from our dinner menu. Then in the morning, you can wake up to a freshly prepared, unlimited Premier Inn Breakfast.

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In the branch, you can find Bureau de Change, a cruise specialist, a relaxing seating area and more.

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Travel surges in New England over July 4 weekend as US air travel breaks records

Agents for the us transportation security administration on sunday screened 3 million airline passengers in a single day for the first time ever.

Airline passengers traveled like never before this Fourth of July weekend — many of them bound for the spiritual birthplace of America in New England.

More than 3 million people passed through US airport security on Sunday, the first time that number of passengers have been screened in a single day, according to the US Transportation Security Administration. Of those, 76,323 passengers — roughly 2.5 percent of the national total — passed through Logan International Airport.

Though Sunday was only the seventh-busiest day of the year so far for Logan, it was just a few thousand travelers short of breaking this year’s record of 79,581; that number was set on April 12 (the Friday before Patriots’ Day Weekend).

Part of the increase at Logan may be attributed to the new 320,000-square-foot expansion to Logan’s Terminal E. The striking “Boston Red” structure opened to the public last August, adding four extra gates (and space for more) serving international destinations.

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Other regional airports saw high numbers as well, including Bradley International Airport in Connecticut, which processed 11,418 people on Sunday — also nearly breaking their record of 12,578 set on April 11 — and Providence’s T.F. Green International Airport, which screened a record 8,260 travelers.

On the other hand, Manchester-Boston Regional Airport saw just over 2,000 passengers screened. Manchester’s passenger high-water mark for passenger screenings (2,914) was set on June 24, though it has not yet exceeded last year’s high of 3,085, set on April 20, 2023.

The national record, which was widely predicted to happen at some point over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, topped the June 23 mark of more than 2.99 million screened passengers.

Eight of the 10 busiest days in TSA’s history have come this year as the number of travelers tops pre-pandemic levels.

That’s certainly true at Boston Logan, where passenger travel continues its healthy rebound from 2020. In May, the airport saw over 3.9 million travelers pass through its gates, an increase of approximately 6 percent from the previous year, according to Massport data.

While Americans continue to grapple with inflation, travel costs including airline tickets and hotel prices have eased significantly from a year ago. Hotel rooms were 1.2% cheaper in May compared with a year ago, according to recent government inflation data. Those costs have been trending lower since the beginning of the year.

While most US airlines lost money in the first quarter — traditionally the weakest time of year for travel — they were all expecting a summer of full planes.

This spring, American and Southwest said they expected solid second quarter profits. They joined Delta Air Lines and United Airlines in giving an upbeat outlook for the April-through-June period, which includes the start of peak season for carriers.

Delta reports its second-quarter earnings on Thursday, with analysts predicting sales of $15.5 billion, nearly $1 billion more than the same period a year ago. Next week, United and American issue their quarterly results, with Wall Street forecasting higher revenue from a year ago for both carriers.

Material from the Associated Press and previous Globe coverage was used in this report.

Camilo Fonseca can be reached at [email protected] . Follow him on Twitter @fonseca_esq and Instagram @camilo_fonseca.reports .