Dawlish Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town and civil parish in Teignbridge on the south coast of Devon in England
About Dawlish
It grew in the 18th century from a small fishing port into a well-known seaside resort. Dawlish is located at the outlet of a small river, Dawlish Water (also called The Brook), between Permian red sandstone cliffs, and is fronted by a sandy beach with the South Devon Railway sea wall and the Riviera Line railway above. Behind this is a central public park, The Lawn, through which Dawlish Water flows. Dawlish is known for its black swans (Cygnus atratus), introduced from Western Australia, which live with other exotic waterfowl in a small urban sanctuary on Dawlish Water. There are several attractions in and around the town, such as beaches, safari mini-golf, a waterfowl centre, a theatre, a leisure centre with a pool, a countryside park, and the Dawlish Museum. Dawlish has a fairly mild c
Top Attractions in Dawlish
Explore the best things to see and do in Dawlish:
- ★Dawlish Museum
- ★Dawlish Warren Beach
Where to Stay in Dawlish
- 🏨Blenheim
- 🏨Cofton Caravan Site
- 🏨Hideaway
Dawlish Travel Guide Sections
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