Boston Castle

About Boston Castle

Set within its historic parklands, this original hunting lodge of the Third Earl of Effingham dates back to 1775. It acquired the name Boston Castle to commemorate the Boston Tea Party of which its owner was associated with. Head to our blog to find out more about this interesting tale of rebellion.

Inside are displays about the history of the site as well as access to a rooftop viewing platform for visitors to enjoy expansive views of Rotherham and Sheffield.

Exterior image of Boston castle

Opening Hours

Our opening times for April to September are:

  • Wednesday 11am to 3pm
  • Tuesday 11am to 3pm
  • Weekends 11am to 3pm

Last admission is 2:45pm

We are also open on Bank Holiday Mondays 11am to 3pm.

Roof tours

There is access on request to a rooftop viewing platform if the weather makes it safe to do so. Our team are always happy to show visitors the expansive views and will even pick out some of the Rotherham landmarks visible from up there!

Accessibility

The ground and first floor of the castle are fully accessible to wheelchair users. Assistance dogs are welcome inside the building. An induction loop is available.