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Villages · North West England

Old Boston

In or near Burtonwood.

Old Boston — a village in wales north.

A580 near Haydock - geograph.org.uk - 7382708

Steven Brown — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Earlestown · 2.4 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2018

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

Place summary

Old Boston is a village located in North Wales. It is characterised by its rural setting and traditional architecture. The village is part of the scenic landscape typical of the region, offering a glimpse into local life. Visitors can expect a quiet atmosphere, with opportunities for walking and exploring the surrounding countryside.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
53.4723, -2.6439
District
St. Helens
Parish
St. Helens, unparished area
Postcode
WA11 9SL
Parliamentary constituency
St Helens North
Nearest railway station
Earlestown2.4 km

Sources

Other places nearby

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Old Boston Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 7975886📷 5

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Memorial to Wood Pit and Lyme Pit Disasters - geograph.org.uk - 5440141📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Wood Pit and Lyme Pit disasters memorial

Wood Pit and Lyme Pit disasters memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Haydock Library - geograph.org.uk - 3319017📷 3

Memorials & monuments · North West England

Wood Pit Disaster Memorial

Wood Pit Disaster Memorial — a memorial in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Free🐕
Church Road (A599), Haydock - geograph.org.uk - 4015459📷 5

Museums · North West England

Haydock

Haydock — a museum in wales-north, United Kingdom.

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Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith📷 4

Historic churches · North West England

Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith

Catholic Church of St Oswald and St Edmund Arrowsmith — Roman Catholic diocesan shrine and parish church in Ashton-in-Makerfield, Wigan, Greater Manchester, England, UK.

Freestoswaldandstarrowsmith.org.uk
King George V Playing Field, Haydock - geograph.org.uk - 3318974📷 3

Archaeological sites · North West England

Site of Bruche Hall

Site of Bruche Hall — a archaeological in wales-north, United Kingdom.

Free🐕

Where to eat & stay near Old Boston

Places to stay

Caravan parks · North West England

Sherdley Road Caravan Site

Sherdley Road Caravan Site — a caravan park in england north west.

sthelens.gov.uk
Leigh - Pentecostal Church - geograph.org.uk - 4200548📷 5

Hostels · North West England

Riverside Project

Riverside Project — a hostel in england west midlands.

homeless.org.uk
Artwork at Rainford station - geograph.org.uk - 8004315📷 5

Campsites · North West England

Bridge Farm Rainford

Bridge Farm Rainford — a campsite in england north west.

Freebridgefarmrainford.co.uk
Railway Hotel - Atherton - geograph.org.uk - 2724816📷 4

Caravan parks · North West England

Ella View Lodge

Ella View Lodge — a caravan park in england north west.

Railway Hotel - Atherton - geograph.org.uk - 2724816📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Fairview Caravan Park

Fairview Caravan Park — a caravan park in england north west.

Footpath off Moss Lane - geograph.org.uk - 3409120📷 5

Caravan parks · North West England

Promenade Park

Promenade Park — a caravan park in wales north.

Places to eat & drink

Rutland House Referrals - geograph.org.uk - 4151658📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

The Wheatsheaf, St Helens

The Wheatsheaf, St Helens in Wales North, United Kingdom.

thewheatsheaf-sthelens.foodndrink.uk
The Swan and Railway, Wallgate, Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 7516615📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

Q26664383

Q26664383 in England North West, United Kingdom.

Freeswanandrailwayhotelwigan.co.uk
Wigan war memorial - geograph.org.uk - 8326867📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

Dog and Partridge

Dog and Partridge in England North West, United Kingdom.

Face of Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 2715720📷 5

Historic pubs · North West England

John Bull Chop House

John Bull Chop House — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.

Free🐕
Alley Between Water Street and Standishgate - geograph.org.uk - 3927230📷 7

Historic pubs · North West England

The Whitesmiths Arms

The Whitesmiths Arms in England North West, United Kingdom.

ovg.org.uk
Standishgate in Wigan - geograph.org.uk - 5818760📷 6

Historic pubs · North West England

Royal Oak Hotel

Royal Oak Hotel in England North West, United Kingdom.

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Worleston — a village in england west midlands.

George VI postbox on Crewe Road, Wistaston - geograph.org.uk - 5226017📷 5

Villages · North West England

Wistaston

Wistaston — a village in england west midlands.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Old Boston?
Old Boston is in North-West England, United Kingdom (postcode WA11 9SL), in the parish of St. Helens, unparished area.
What is Old Boston?
Old Boston — a village in wales north.
How do I get to Old Boston?
The nearest railway station is Earlestown, about 2.4 km away. The nearest town is Burtonwood. Drivers can use postcode WA11 9SL.
How do I get to Old Boston?
The nearest railway station is Earlestown, about 2.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WA11 9SL.