The Top 20 Attractions in Dedham Vale Aonb
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Dedham Vale Aonb. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Dedham Vale Aonb is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 11, 2025
St Mary's Church, Dedham
Highlight • Religious Site
This church, dedicated to St Mary the Virgin in 1492 when the present building was begun, is not the first church to have been built upon this site. There has …
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Willy Lott's Cottage
Highlight • Settlement
This Grade I-listed cottage was owned by Willy Lott, a farmer born in 1761. The cottage featured in a number of paintings by British Romantic painter, John Constable, but most …
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Flatford Granary
Highlight • Monument
The Flatford Granary stored grain until the 19th century when flour milling became profitable. Owned by Golding Constable, it passed to his son Abram and was eventually sold to William Bentall in 1846.
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Dedham Therapy Farm Animal Enclosure
Highlight • Rest Area
Dedham Therapy Farm is a tranquil retreat in the Suffolk countryside, offering therapeutic activities and programs to promote mental health and well-being. Whilst you cannot actually enter the farm without …
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Dedham Boathouse Restaurant
Highlight • Cafe
This riverside restaurant is the perfect place to stop for afternoon tea or a late lunch. Opening times:
Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday
12 till 2.30pm
Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday
6.30 till 9.30pm
For more information, visit: dedhamboathouse.com
Lunch
Tuesday to Sunday
12 till 2.30pm
Dinner
Tuesday to Saturday
6.30 till 9.30pm
For more information, visit: dedhamboathouse.com
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Footpath from Flatford Mill to Dedham
Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint
Footbridge over river on north side of river between Dedham and Flatford is closed, but head slightly further north and you can still continue walk.
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St Mary's Church, Stoke-by-Nayland
Highlight • Historical Site
With many listed buildings and surrounded by the exquisite countryside of the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, there's plenty to see around the village of Stoke-by-Nayland.
This is …
This is …
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Flatford Mill and Willy Lott's Cottage
Highlight • Viewpoint
Famous view for "The Haywain" by Constable
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Burnt Dick Hill
Highlight • Viewpoint
Not just an amusing road name, this is a short and steep climb with a max of 9 %. Nice.
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St Mary the Virgin Church, East Bergholt
Highlight • Religious Site
Whilst people have been worshipping on this spot for over 1,000 years, this beautiful church was originally built somewhere around 1350, nearly 700 years ago.
It was originally designed with …
It was originally designed with …
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Constable Walk Along the River Stour
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
This section takes you across open farmland with no barriers to separate walkers from the animals. Beware that there may be bulls grazing! Be sure to keep your furry friend on a lead.
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