6Dedham Vale, Essex-Suffolk Border
Known as “Constable Country” after the famed painter John Constable, Dedham Vale is a landscape of rolling meadows, winding rivers, and timeless villages. Much of Constable’s work, including The Hay Wain, was inspired here, and remarkably, the scenery has changed little since his time. You can hire a rowboat on the River Stour, wander footpaths that crisscross fields, or explore art galleries that celebrate the region’s cultural legacy. Dedham Vale’s quiet charm makes it one of England’s best-kept rural secrets.
