Does Constable Park allow dogs?

Yes, dogs are welcome at Constable Park.

Are campfires allowed at Constable Park?

Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.

How much does Constable Park cost?

Pitches from £36 per night. Book directly with the site.

East of England•Essex•51.958° N, 1.052° E

Constable Park

Riverside glamping on the Stour in Dedham Vale, where Constable painted the views and Sarah and Ian now run kayaks and serve breakfast.

Constable Park sits beside the River Stour on the Essex-Suffolk border, tucked inside Dedham Vale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The landscapes here are the ones John Constable spent a career chasing: open skies, golden evening light, willows at the waterline. That the site comes with a cafe, kayak hire, hot tub, and sauna is almost beside the point when the view from your bell tent is doing that kind of work.

Accommodation runs from canvas bell tents and touareg tents to timber cabins, with grass camping pitches for those who bring their own. All share the Stour frontage. Kayak and paddleboard hire operates April to September and is organised properly: timed slots, good kit, a natural flow down the river and back. The cafe is owner-run by Sarah and Ian and serves breakfast and lunch year-round, with river views through the windows. A hot tub and sauna round out the wellness offer for anyone who wants to alternate paddling with soaking.

The site is a genuine family operation with real warmth in the reviews and a clear owner story. A train station is a 15-minute walk away, making this unusually accessible for a riverside site. Dogs are welcome. The surrounding Dedham Vale walking trails are easy to reach directly from site.

Before you book

Kayak and paddleboard hire is seasonal (April to September) and weather dependent.
The cafe and on-site bar mean this is a sociable site, not a retreat if silence is the goal.

“A well-run, genuinely family-owned riverside site in one of England's most painted landscapes, with enough to do to fill two or three days without leaving the Stour valley.”

Why it made the cut

Riverside setting in Dedham Vale AONB gives real scenic substance
Owner-run by Sarah and Ian with consistently warm and personal service
Practical activity layer: kayaks, paddleboards, sauna, hot tub all on-site
Train station 15 minutes on foot, making it reach-without-a-car rare among riverside sites

The Feeling

Curated rustic · Quietly glamorous · Sociable tempo

Constable light eveningsPaddle then saunaRiver sounds all nightOwner made breakfasts

Good For

Family
Date
Dog holiday

Best For

Riverside glamping with hot tub and sauna wellness retreat
Families with kids' play area and water sports (kayak/paddleboard hire)
Group bookings and weddings with on-site café and bar

In Campr's collections

Riverside sleepsBell tents and cabins right on the Stour in Dedham Vale, with kayak hire a few steps from your pitch.
Sauna soak sleepPaddle the Stour in the morning, sink into the hot tub by afternoon, sleep to river sounds at night.
Slow familyKayaking, paddleboarding, riverside walks and a cafe that does proper breakfasts, all in one genuinely family-run site.

Facilities

Showers

Toilets

Wi-Fi

Shop

Pub

Fire pits

Hot tub

Sauna

Quick answers

Does Constable Park allow dogs?: Yes, dogs are welcome at Constable Park.
Are campfires allowed at Constable Park?: Yes, campfires are allowed in provided fire pits.
What kind of stays does Constable Park offer?: Glamping, Tent, by a river.
How much does Constable Park cost?: Pitches from £36 per night. Book directly with the site.
Where is Constable Park?: Bergholt Rd, Brantham, Manningtree CO11 1QR, UK.