Dawlish
Built-up area in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.586, -3.471 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 95 77 |
| Population: | 11,312 |
Dawlish is a compact seaside town on the south coast of Devon in the district of Teignbridge, England. It is best known for its long promenade and dramatic sea wall that runs along the beach, the famous black swans on the River Exe, and the steam trains of the preserved South Devon Railway with the South West Coast Path nearby; the sandspit and nature reserve at Dawlish Warren lies just across the estuary.
Historically a Victorian resort with ornamental gardens and a traditional promenade, Dawlish has an economy centred on tourism, hospitality and holiday accommodation while many residents commute to Exeter. The town combines a seasonal, visitor-focused atmosphere with a settled local community, anchored by historic buildings such as St Gregory's Church, and has seen occasional high-profile moments when storms have damaged the iconic sea wall and railway.
Postcode districts covering Dawlish
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 9.4 miles15.2 km
- Torquay 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Paignton 10.8 miles17.4 km
- Newton Abbot 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Exmouth 4.6 miles7.4 km
- Tiverton 21.8 miles35.1 km
- Teignmouth 2.5 miles4 km
- Brixham 13.8 miles22.2 km
- Sidmouth 12.5 miles20.2 km
- Ivybridge 24 miles38.6 km
- Honiton 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Kingsteignton 5.9 miles9.4 km
Neighbouring places
- Dawlish North East Ward 0.9 miles1.5 km
- Dawlish Warren Built-up area 1.3 miles2.1 km
- Dawlish South West Ward 1.4 miles2.2 km
- Holcombe Built-up area 1.4 miles2.3 km
- Teignmouth East Ward 2.2 miles3.6 km
- Cockwood Built-up area 2.3 miles3.6 km
- Ashcombe Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Teignmouth Built-up area 2.5 miles4 km
- Teignmouth Central Ward 2.5 miles4 km
- Mamhead Parish 2.5 miles4 km
- Teignmouth West Ward 2.8 miles4.5 km
- Kenton & Starcross Ward 2.9 miles4.7 km
Example postcodes in Dawlish
EX7 9JN, EX7 9HZ, EX7 0DY, EX7 9SS, EX7 0RE, EX7 9BN, EX7 0FH, EX7 0EE, EX7 0FF … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 10.6 miles17 km
- Cardiff Airport 56.3 miles90.6 km
- Dawlish Railway Station 0.5 miles0.7 km
- Dawlish Warren Railway Station 1.5 miles2.4 km
- Exeter Coach Station 9.9 miles16 km
Hotels near Dawlish Ad
- Riviera Apartments 5 3 miles4.8 km
- Lympstone Manor Hotel 3.3 miles5.4 km
- The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth 3.2 miles5.2 km
- The Ness House 3 3.6 miles5.8 km
- The Ley Arms 4 5.7 miles9.1 km
- Cockhaven Arms 4 3.9 miles6.3 km
- Langstone Cliff Hotel 3 1.2 miles2 km
- Cliffden Hotel 3 2.6 miles4.1 km
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 8.7 miles14 km
- Barn Owl Inn 7.2 miles11.7 km
Schools in Dawlish
- Dawlish College Secondary
- Education and Care (Devon) Ltd At 7-9 Oak Park Villas Further education
- Gatehouse Primary Academy Primary
- Oakwood Specialist College Special
- Westcliff Primary Academy Primary
Local points of interest
- Exmouth Marina Marina 3 miles4.8 km
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 5.4 miles8.7 km
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 6.4 miles10.4 km
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 7.4 miles11.8 km
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Plainmoor Stadium 7.9 miles12.7 km
- Bishops Court Estate 9.1 miles14.6 km
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 10 miles16 km
- St James Park Stadium 10.3 miles16.5 km
- University of Exeter University 10.6 miles17.1 km
- Stoke Woods Forest 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Goodrington Sands Beach 12.4 miles20 km