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Dedham is one of the most attractive villages in Essex and closely associated with the quintessentially English landscape painter John Constable. The historic church of St Mary the Virgin dominates the High Street and features in several of Constable's paintings. Dedham has continued to prove a magnet for painters and just outside the village is Castle House, former home of the painter Sir Alfred Munnings. This is now a museum dedicated to his life, work and is a fascinating couple of hours, Munnings was quite a character. As president of the Royal Academy he made it very clear that he didn't approve of 'modern art' and this is displayed clearly in some of his paintings .. these must be seen.

 

The High Street also boasts other attractions; along with a number of delightful small shops you will find the Essex Rose Tearooms, owned by famous jam company Wilkins of Tiptree, this is the perfect place to stop for morning tea,coffee or a full on cream tea accompanied of course by scones and Wilkin's own Little Scarlet strawberry jam!

 

There is a fantastic craft centre where local artists, jewellery makers and collectors display their interesting and unusual wares. All of this is beside the fantastic 14th C St Mary's church.  With fantastic restaurants and good old English pubs, independent shops etc Dedham is a great place to visit. leave it to Select Events. Tours.