Dawlish Local Area Guide

Dawlish

Sunny Dawlish

Dawlish is only a couple of miles from Welcome Family. With plenty to see and do in the area, here is a quick guide to what you can expect to see and do on your holiday in Devon.

The town is situated near the beautiful South Devon coastline at the outlet of a small river, Dawlish Water, or, as the locals call it, the Brook. This river flows through Dawlish, and on it you can spot the famous black swans and other waterfowl.

Beside the Brook is an attractive park known as the Lawn. Home to exotic plants, palm trees and chestnut trees, it offers a relaxing environment. It has an outdoor bowling green, Tourist Information Centre, flower beds and duck hatchery.

Shops lie on either side of the Lawn, with gift shops on both and grocers on the Strand side. Shopping in Dawlish is a pleasant experience due to the calm, relaxing environment the area has; popping over the Brook and back makes it something special.

Dawlish is home to many restaurants and pubs popular with locals and visitors from across the UK and abroad. As you would expect, the seafood here is excellent, particularly mussels, and the local eateries serve traditional English dishes in warm and hospitable surroundings.

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