This 16th-century farmhouse and outbuildings showcase traditional Essex architecture, with timber-framed structures, red-tiled roofs, and rustic charm. The farm's picturesque surroundings feature rolling hills, woodlands, and meandering streams, offering a serene atmosphere. Visitors can explore the farmhouse, barns, and outbuildings, gaining insight into rural life and farming practices of the past. The attraction also features a museum, exhibiting a collection of vintage farm equipment, tools, and memorabilia.
Improved over the year as has paddle boards to offer for a rent near by. Ice cream van over the weekends. Although I wouldn't call it a national park. Maybe funded by but that's about it. Fields for walking a dog. But once you cross the river you have a bit more of the view and some places to jump into a river for a swim.
Absolutely brilliant. Can't believe we didn't know about this place. Took our 3yr old grandson so all the play equipment got thoroughly tested. Will return soon and will bring a picnic
Superb place for a walk - scenic views and well-managed pathways. Dog-friendly, although there are livestock in certain sections so be mindful they'll need to be on lead.
Dedham Hall Farm is a sprawling expanse of pasture & some deciduous woodland, surrounding The Stour where it flows inland. The land is owned by the National Trust & regarded as an area of outstanding natural beauty & importance, due to its connection with John Constable. The artist was familiar with its landscape from childhood, having to cross the riverbank path from East Bergholt to school in Dedham. Later he would make studies here that resulted in some of his career defining, largest canvases, 'The White Horse'; 'The Leaping Horse'; & 'View on The Stour, near Dedham'. He also walked here for pleasure, or on errands, such as posting letters in the postbox in Dedham. Today, the scenery has remained much as Constable painted it, with cattle still grazing the watermeadows & paddling in the River Stour during hot weather.
Not a National Trust property, no NT signage anywhere. This venue does not appear to be a tourist attraction of any kind, more of a business park. Dedham itself is worth a visit, as is the art & craft shop in an old church hall which was fascinating. Wild swimming, rowboating and paddleboarding seem to be all the rage today, with a riverside field buzzing with picniccing families and teenagers. Pretty little town.
Very relaxing walk along the river from Flatford to Dedham.
Wheelchair-accessible car park
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Hiking
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
Dogs allowed
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Improved over the year as has paddle boards to offer for a rent near by. Ice cream van over the weekends. Although I wouldn't call it a national park. Maybe funded by but that's about it. Fields for walking a dog. But once you cross the river you have a bit more of the view and some places to jump into a river for a swim.
Absolutely brilliant. Can't believe we didn't know about this place. Took our 3yr old grandson so all the play equipment got thoroughly tested. Will return soon and will bring a picnic
Superb place for a walk - scenic views and well-managed pathways. Dog-friendly, although there are livestock in certain sections so be mindful they'll need to be on lead.
Dedham Hall Farm is a sprawling expanse of pasture & some deciduous woodland, surrounding The Stour where it flows inland. The land is owned by the National Trust & regarded as an area of outstanding natural beauty & importance, due to its connection with John Constable. The artist was familiar with its landscape from childhood, having to cross the riverbank path from East Bergholt to school in Dedham. Later he would make studies here that resulted in some of his career defining, largest canvases, 'The White Horse'; 'The Leaping Horse'; & 'View on The Stour, near Dedham'. He also walked here for pleasure, or on errands, such as posting letters in the postbox in Dedham. Today, the scenery has remained much as Constable painted it, with cattle still grazing the watermeadows & paddling in the River Stour during hot weather.
Not a National Trust property, no NT signage anywhere. This venue does not appear to be a tourist attraction of any kind, more of a business park. Dedham itself is worth a visit, as is the art & craft shop in an old church hall which was fascinating. Wild swimming, rowboating and paddleboarding seem to be all the rage today, with a riverside field buzzing with picniccing families and teenagers. Pretty little town.
Very relaxing walk along the river from Flatford to Dedham.
