Located on the banks of the River Stour, Dedham is a picturesque Colchester village near the border between Essex and Suffolk. It’s surrounded by some of England’s most magnificent lowland landscapes, which are preserved within the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.
Don’t miss the Munnings Art Museum, which occupies a Tudor and Georgian building that was once home to the sporting artist, Sir Alfred Munnings. It boasts the world’s largest collection of his works and details his 1940s role as the President of the Royal Academy. In addition to browsing the changing exhibitions, you can visit Munnings’ former studio.
Dedham makes an ideal base for exploring the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is famed for inspiring the landscape artist, John Constable. Walking and cycling trails wind through its scenic countryside and wooded farmland, with several charming villages to discover along the way.
Getting there
Dedham is around 15 minutes’ drive from Colchester and 1.5 hours from London. Heathrow Airport is just under two hours away and has flights to destinations across the globe. Buses connect to Dedham and the village is small enough to explore on foot.