When planning your Devon holiday, you’re probably imagining sandy toes, ice creams and sunshine. But even in the West Country, grey, rainy days can threaten to derail your family holiday.
Fortunately, at Welcome Family rainy days are simply another excuse to make happy memories together. From splashing around in the pool complex to heading out on a family adventure, here are some ideas for what to do on a rainy day in Dawlish Warren.
All-Weather Fun on the Park
Don’t despair if you wake up to the pitter-patter of rain on your caravan roof – you don’t have to travel far for big smiles! Welcome Family’s Tropicana Fun Pool Complex has four heated indoor pools, with the water kept delightfully warm so everyone from toddlers to grandparents can enjoy a dip. Think waterfalls, jets, fountains, and a relaxing bubble pool where the grown-ups can unwind while the kids play.
As afternoon turns to evening, The Starlight Club keeps the holiday magic going. Little ones can join in with the early-evening kids’ activities, while later on the whole family can settle in for one of Mark Price and the Showteam’s West-End-style productions. With an amusement arcade for under-18s, bingo and gaming machines for adults, and a bar and diner on-site, it’s easy to spend a fun-packed rainy day right here on the park.
Handy Adventures on Your Doorstep
If you fancy a change of scenery, there are some brilliant indoor options within a short walk.
- Small, quirky and very local, spend an hour or two learning about seaside history and the great storm of 2014 at the Dawlish Museum. There’s plenty for little ones too, including brass rubbing, pictures to colour and a dressing-up rail.
- Pop on your waterproofs when the rain eases and take a stroll along Dawlish Warren’s seafront arcades and cafes. It may not be sandcastle and sunbathing weather, but you can still enjoy a hot chocolate with a view, a spin on the 2p machines, and a bracing walk before heading back to your snug accommodation.
Fun-Filled Rainy Days in Devon
If you fancy heading further afield, Dawlish Warren is perfectly placed for some of Devon’s best family attractions, including these great rainy-day options.
Crealy Theme Park and Resort near Exeter and Woodlands Family Theme Park near Dartmouth both offer a mix of indoor and outdoor play areas, with plenty to explore even when the weather won’t cooperate. Active families can bounce away their energy at iBounce trampoline parks in Exeter or Newton Abbot, while older families might enjoy testing their wits at local escape rooms in the same towns.
Animal lovers can pet cute piglets, rabbits and guinea pigs and bottle-feed baby goats at Pennywell Farm, or observe wild and wonderful animals at Paignton Zoo. And if you brought your dog with you to Welcome Family, they can join the rainy-day fun in the nostalgic Bygones Museum in Torquay and in the very-dog-friendly Powderham Castle.
Finding the Magic in Wet Weather
A little bit of planning goes a long way when navigating the English weather! Pop swimsuits, hoodies and waterproofs on your packing list, add a few colouring books or travel games, and you’ll be ready to switch from beach plans to pool time or a pottery session in moments.
Whether splashing in the indoor pools, laughing along at a Starlight Club show or heading out to explore one of Devon’s all-weather attractions, a stay at Welcome Family makes rainy days feel every bit as special as sunny ones.
Ready to start planning your own all-weather escape? Request a brochure and book your stay at Welcome Family today and find out just how magical Devon can be – whatever the weather!