The Boathouse on Mill Lane has been a Dedham landmark for many years, well-known by tourists and locals as a place to go boating and having a fun day out with the family. Things have changed since Cameron and Claire Marshall took over in 2002, and the café is now transformed to a restaurant, the bar has been added and contemporary fittings and fixtures have made this a pleasant place to dine.

A river view, a versatile kitchen and an affable atmosphere, indeed there are very few things that can better such a setting in which to enjoy some delicious food that takes in everything from Chinese pork spring rolls with oyster dipping sauce, and grilled paupette of plaice, to 8oz rib eye steak and mango and passion fruit posset tart.

The Boathouse remains unswerving in its commitment to rowing and those who are seeking to paddle their way through a fun-filled time along the River Stour could hire one of their 26 clinker built boats.