A Local Guide to Dawlish
Sightseeing
Set in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, the Trust looks after, and helps preserve, some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world.
You will find information on the animals and ways in which SWT is helping with their conservation. There is also a gift shop on site.
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Shaldon Wildlife Trust
Ness DriveSet in an acre of woodland garden above the attractive coastal village of Shaldon, the Trust looks after, and helps preserve, some of the rarest and most endangered animals in the world.
You will find information on the animals and ways in which SWT is helping with their conservation. There is also a gift shop on site.
Walk along the sea wall to the resort of Dawlish Warren which has a sandy beach with the Exe estuary on one side and the sea on the other, attractions, various local facilities, and a wonderful nature reserve to enjoy. You can enjoy lunch or an evening meal at The Boat House Tavern and Grill with its outdoor seating looking out over the water.
Dawlish Warren Beach is one and a half mile long sandy beach, sheltered sand dunes, award winning clean waters and family amusements, it offers a traditional seaside holiday.
There are family friendly activities and attractions to keep everyone amused, from go karts, golf and rides, to cafe's and watersports.
If you like to surf, then you’ll be able to have a crack at the offshore swells, safe in the knowledge that the area is watched by RNLI lifeguards.
If you’re looking for your own private space whist visiting one of South Devon’s beaches why not hire a Beach Hut? Beach Huts are available to hire either weekly or daily at Coryton Cove, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. The Cost are; Daily hire: £17.00, Weekly charge: £77.00 (starting any day of the week). For more information on hiring beach huts please visit the Teignbridge website.
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Dawlish Warren
Warren RoadWalk along the sea wall to the resort of Dawlish Warren which has a sandy beach with the Exe estuary on one side and the sea on the other, attractions, various local facilities, and a wonderful nature reserve to enjoy. You can enjoy lunch or an evening meal at The Boat House Tavern and Grill with its outdoor seating looking out over the water.
Dawlish Warren Beach is one and a half mile long sandy beach, sheltered sand dunes, award winning clean waters and family amusements, it offers a traditional seaside holiday.
There are family friendly activities and attractions to keep everyone amused, from go karts, golf and rides, to cafe's and watersports.
If you like to surf, then you’ll be able to have a crack at the offshore swells, safe in the knowledge that the area is watched by RNLI lifeguards.
If you’re looking for your own private space whist visiting one of South Devon’s beaches why not hire a Beach Hut? Beach Huts are available to hire either weekly or daily at Coryton Cove, Dawlish and Dawlish Warren. The Cost are; Daily hire: £17.00, Weekly charge: £77.00 (starting any day of the week). For more information on hiring beach huts please visit the Teignbridge website.
A 65 acre open public space, there’s plenty for you to explore with great walking routes, woodland, grassland, viewpoints and more.
Dawlish Countryside Park
Exeter RoadA 65 acre open public space, there’s plenty for you to explore with great walking routes, woodland, grassland, viewpoints and more.
Mamhead is a small rural village which has woodland trails available including the Mamhead Sensory Trail, which is actually part of Haldon Forest Park. The views from Mamhead Obelisk are also breathtaking, with views down to the coast and across the Exe Estuary.
Mamhead
Mamhead is a small rural village which has woodland trails available including the Mamhead Sensory Trail, which is actually part of Haldon Forest Park. The views from Mamhead Obelisk are also breathtaking, with views down to the coast and across the Exe Estuary.
Babbacombe Model Village is well worth a visit and dogs are allowed everywhere except for the cafe (though there is an outdoor terrace for refreshments) and 4D theatre. While you are in Babbacombe you could also go for a ride on Babbacombe Cliff Railway or go to Bygones, an indoor Victorian museum, so even if it’s cold and wet outside you have somewhere to visit
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Babbacombe
Babbacombe Model Village is well worth a visit and dogs are allowed everywhere except for the cafe (though there is an outdoor terrace for refreshments) and 4D theatre. While you are in Babbacombe you could also go for a ride on Babbacombe Cliff Railway or go to Bygones, an indoor Victorian museum, so even if it’s cold and wet outside you have somewhere to visit
The 3,500-acre Haldon Hills Forest Park is just 10 minutes’ drive away and is criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails for all abilities, perfectly completed by brunch or a luscious slice of cake in the café.
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Haldon Forest Park (Forestry England)
Bullers HillThe 3,500-acre Haldon Hills Forest Park is just 10 minutes’ drive away and is criss-crossed with walking and cycling trails for all abilities, perfectly completed by brunch or a luscious slice of cake in the café.
Neighbourhoods
The Town Centre has a varied selection of shops including high street names such as Boots, Betfred and Co-operative along with smaller independents, offering something for everyone. There are also numerous eating places catering for all tastes, including traditional pubs, popular cafes and restaurants.
At the heart of the town centre lies a public park called 'The Lawn'. The lawn has an outdoor bowling green, bandstand for concerts, deckchairs, Tourist Information Centre, decorative flower beds and hatchery where you can see the new additions to the duck population on the Brook that flows adjacent to the lawn. Shops lie on either side of The Lawn, with grocers on the strand side and clothes and gift shops on both. Shopping is a pleasant experience due to the calm, relaxing environment the town has; popping over the brook and back being a necessary and ritual part of the shopping experience that locals are used to.
The Strand
The StrandThe Town Centre has a varied selection of shops including high street names such as Boots, Betfred and Co-operative along with smaller independents, offering something for everyone. There are also numerous eating places catering for all tastes, including traditional pubs, popular cafes and restaurants.
At the heart of the town centre lies a public park called 'The Lawn'. The lawn has an outdoor bowling green, bandstand for concerts, deckchairs, Tourist Information Centre, decorative flower beds and hatchery where you can see the new additions to the duck population on the Brook that flows adjacent to the lawn. Shops lie on either side of The Lawn, with grocers on the strand side and clothes and gift shops on both. Shopping is a pleasant experience due to the calm, relaxing environment the town has; popping over the brook and back being a necessary and ritual part of the shopping experience that locals are used to.