Dedham
Things to do in Dedham, Essex
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Dedham is a town in Essex in the east of England, situated in the Stour Valley. The area has long been known for its connection to landscape painting, particularly through the work of John Constable, who painted many scenes of the valley and its settlements.
Where to stay in Dedham(3)
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Accommodation options in Dedham include Talbooth House & Spa, a hotel with spa facilities, The Marlborough Head Inn, a traditional inn, and Milsoms, another hotel option in the town.
Talbooth House & Spa
Stratford Road, Dedham
The Marlborough Head Inn
Mill Lane, Dedham
Milsoms
Stratford Road, Dedham
Holiday Inn Express Colchester
Birchwood Road, Colchester
Dragonfly Hotel Colchester
A12/A120 Ardleigh Junction, Colchester
Premier Inn Colchester A12
Ipswich Road, Colchester
Mistley Thorn Hotel
High Street, Mistley
Travelodge Colchester Northern Gateway
Unit 12, Northern Gateway Leisure Park, Colchester
Things to Do in Dedham(1)
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The Dedham Treasure Hunt Trail offers a guided sightseeing experience through the town.
Where to Eat in Dedham(1)
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The Doughnut Company operates in Dedham, serving doughnuts.
Attractions Near Dedham
All attractions in Dedham →Worth the trip — within 50 miles of Dedham.
2 mi
Craft Nurseries Play Barn Soft Play
Manningtree · ⭐ 4.4
2 mi
Flatford - National Trust
Colchester · ⭐ 4.7
4 mi
Farmer John’s Maize Maze & Pumpkin Patch
Ipswich · ⭐ 4.6
4 mi
Hollywood Bowl Colchester
Colchester · ⭐ 4.2
4 mi
High Woods Country Park
Colchester · ⭐ 4.7
5 mi
Blue Owl
Great Horkesley · ⭐ 4.8
5 mi
Colchester Leisure World
Colchester · ⭐ 3.7
5 mi
Tenpin Colchester
Colchester · ⭐ 4.1
Camping in Dedham
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Strangers Home Inn and Caravan & Camping Site
⭐ 4.3
Strangers Holiday Park
⭐ 4.3 · from £39/night
Tomcat Farm
⭐ 4.9 · from £16/night
Polstead Country Park
⭐ 4.7 · from £35/night
Rushbanks Farm Caravan and Camping Site
⭐ 4.6 · from £36/night
The Reed Bed
from £255/night
Colchester Country Park
⭐ 4.2 · from £35/night
Alton Water Park
⭐ 4.3
Self-Catering Cottages in Dedham
All cottages in Dedham →The Snug Cottage
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £543
The Glass Room
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £373
The Orchard & Old Bakery
2 cottages · from £567
The Bull Pen
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £661
Higham Place - The Granary
2 bed · sleeps 4
Yew Tree Barn
2 bed · sleeps 4
Spring Vale Bungalow
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £611
Blackwell Barn
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £433
Common questions about Dedham
Where can I stay in Dedham?
We list 3 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Dedham.
What is there to do in Dedham?
We list 1 attractions and things to do in and around Dedham.
Where can I eat in Dedham?
We list 1 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Dedham.
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