Dedham Vale AONB – Camping in Constable Country

Halfway between Sudbury and the sea, the village of Nayland lies at the heart of the Dedham Vale AONB.

 

A special landscape, right outside your tent

Rushbanks sits on the River Stour in the Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in 1970. 

It’s a place people come to slow down—woodland, meadows, big skies, and that classic Constable Country atmosphere.

Why it matters to your stay

When you camp here, you’re choosing a weekend in one of the most beautiful parts of Suffolk/Essex. We keep Rushbanks simple and low-impact so you can enjoy the outdoors without the fuss—and so the landscape stays as lovely for the next visitors, too.

How to enjoy it at its best

  1. Explore gently – riverside walks, countryside lanes, and village pubs.

  2. Respect the setting – keep noise low at night and follow site guidelines.

  3. Leave no trace – use the bins provided and take home what you bring.

Make it your kind of weekend

Whether you want a quiet riverside reset or a little adventure (like canoeing the Stour), Dedham Vale is a brilliant backdrop.