The Boathouse Restaurant Dedham. In the heart of Constable Country

The Boatyard

For many years dating back to the nineteen hundreds, Dedham has been known as the place to hire a Rowing Boat. We have carried on that tradition and have 26 Clinker built Rowing Boats all for hire from 30 minutes to an hour or more for a leisurely row along the river Stour.   Flatford Mill, the Mill made famous by John Constable is just a mile and a half row along the river if you are feeling energetic.   For those of you that would prefer and Ice Cream, drink or snack our kiosk is the ideal option with outside seating available.   OPENING TIMES: APRIL – SEPTEMBER (Good Friday until the last Sunday in September)   10am until 5pm (The last Boat for an hour goes our at 4pm and the last boat for 30 minutes goes out at 4.30pm)   Closed on Mondays during April, May, June, September   Open 7 days per week during July till September. (During School Holidays)   Please note that opening times are Weather permitting.     BOAT HIRE £6.00 for 30 minutes £12.00 for 1 hour £12.00 refundable deposit The Boats can hold 4 adults or 2/3 adults and 2 children depending on their age.   Lifejackets are not provided as Boats are hired at the customer’s own risk and conditions of hire can be found on the reverse of the hire tickets and on the boards on the kiosk and jetty, which must be read and adhered to for safety reasons.