Boston Castle
📍 RotherhamSouth Yorkshire
1775 hunting lodge in Boston Park with history displays and a rooftop viewing platform
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What’s free
Free entry to the castle and the park
About
Built in 1775 as a hunting lodge for the Third Earl of Effingham, Boston Castle was named after the Boston Tea Party, which he supported. Inside are displays on the site's history, and on fine days you can ask to go up to the roof for views over Rotherham and towards Sheffield. The ground and first floors are wheelchair accessible, and the surrounding Boston Park is open all year.
Opening times
- April to September
- Tue
- Wed
- Sat
- Sun and bank holiday Mondays 11am to 3pm (last entry 2:45pm)
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
Good to know
Costs to know about: Rooftop visits on request, weather permitting; a small fee may apply
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