Additional Guides
The brand new free National Landscape newspaper for 2026-27 is out now!
The free newspaper is packed full of fantastic stories and information, including:
- Walking guides & maps
- Visitor highlights
- Volunteering opportunities
- Birds and wildlife news
- Project updates
- Farming projects
- Nature recovery work
- Updates from the RSPB, National Trust and more
If you would like to request hard copies, get in touch at dedhamvale@suffolkandessex-NL.org.uk.
Previous editions of our newspaper
- National Landscape Newspaper 2024-25
- National Landscape Newspaper 2023-24
- AONB Newspaper 2022-23
- AONB Newspaper 2021-22
- Download the special 50th anniversary issue (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Autumn/Winter 2019-20 (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Spring/Summer 2019 (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Autumn/Winter 2018-19 (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Spring/Summer 2018 (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Autumn/Winter 2017-18 (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Spring/Summer 2017 (PDF)
- AONB Newspaper - Autumn/Winter 2016-17 (PDF)
Additional Visitor Guides
Visit Stour Valley
A trip to the Stour Valley offers something for everyone, from art heritage to foodie delights, and from archaeological exploration to walks and cycle rides around picturesque villages and countryside.
Short Breaks in the Stour Valley
Be inspired to take a staycation in the Stour Valley, with these suggestions on places to visit and things to do whether you have one, two or three days to explore.
Defend our Night Skies
An informative new guide from the Dedham Vale Dark Skies campaign for 2024.
Enjoying Safer Boating
This Environment Agency booklet is designed to illustrate how river activities can be enjoyed with minimum risk if the simple guidelines on safety are followed.
The Environment Agency is the navigation authority for the section of the River Stour that runs from Brundon Mill (upstream of Sudbury) to Cattawade (near Manningtree). Find out more in The River Stour Trust Navigation Guide
A Practical Guide To The Management Of Elm Hedges
A practical guide to the management of elm hedges in South Suffolk and North Essex
Biodiversity Guide
This guide outlines the Project's work with its partners to improve the habitats and conditions for key biodiversity species within the Stour Valley.
Easy Read Guides to the AONB
These two Easy Read guides are designed to make written information easier to understand. The two guides explain what an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty is, and more about the Dedham Vale.
Waterbirds Study 2019
This short paper explores the importance and use of intertidal mudflats by a variety of birds between low and high tides on the Stour Valley.
Tiger Hill Local Nature Reserve
Tiger Hill Local Nature Reserve is located 5 miles south east of Sudbury in the District of Babergh, Suffolk and is made up of woodland, heathland and grassland.