Boston's coast is Wash saltmarsh and reserve, not beach. A search of the council website (45 results) found no metal detecting page.
Covers
The Wash saltmarsh: Frampton, Freiston Shore, Haven estuary (no resort beaches)
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The Wash is a designated conservation site; Frampton Marsh and Freiston Shore are RSPB reserves (general knowledge, not verified from an official page here).
We couldn't find a published rule. Foreshore owned by the Crown Estate follows the Crown Estate's terms; for council-owned beaches, ask the council before you dig. We emailed them on 9 Nov 2026 and will update this page if they reply.
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