Dawlish
Parish in Teignbridge, Devon, England
| Coordinates: | 50.587, -3.472 |
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| OS grid ref: | SX 95 77 |
| Population: | 11,312 |
Dawlish sits on the South Devon coast in Teignbridge, Devon, England, straddling a little estuary where the River Daw reaches the sea. Its Victorian promenade and sandy beaches are lined by a long sea wall that carries the scenic railway along the coast - an iconic stretch of line that is as loved by photographers and walkers as it is vulnerable to winter storms. The town is also known for its famous black swans and for being a gateway to the nearby nature reserve at Dawlish Warren, which draws birdwatchers and families to its dunes and sand spit.
Historically a fishing village turned 19th‑century seaside resort, Dawlish retains a compact town centre of shops, cafes and period architecture and hosts local events such as regattas and carnivals. The local economy leans heavily on tourism and hospitality, with a significant number of residents commuting inland to Exeter for work, while community groups and conservation efforts remain active in preserving the town’s coastal heritage and natural surroundings.
Postcode districts covering Dawlish
Most populated places nearby
- Exeter 9.3 miles
- Torquay 7.4 miles
- Paignton 10.9 miles
- Newton Abbot 7.4 miles
- Exmouth 4.5 miles
- Tiverton 21.7 miles
- Teignmouth 2.5 miles
- Brixham 13.9 miles
- Sidmouth 12.5 miles
- Ivybridge 24 miles
- Honiton 18.8 miles
- Kingsteignton 5.9 miles
Neighbouring places
- Dawlish Built-up area 0.1 miles
- Dawlish North East Ward 0.8 miles
- Dawlish Warren Built-up area 1.3 miles
- Dawlish South West Ward 1.3 miles
- Holcombe Built-up area 1.5 miles
- Cockwood Built-up area 2.2 miles
- Teignmouth East Ward 2.3 miles
- Ashcombe Parish 2.4 miles
- Mamhead Parish 2.4 miles
- Teignmouth Built-up area 2.5 miles
- Teignmouth Central Ward 2.6 miles
- Kenton & Starcross Ward 2.8 miles
Example postcodes in Dawlish
EX7 0SP, EX7 9WA, EX7 0QN, EX7 0JF, EX7 0NH, EX7 0RH, EX7 9SL, EX7 9HU, EX7 0EN … See all
Transport links
- Exeter International Airport 10.5 miles
- Cardiff Airport 56.2 miles
- Dawlish Railway Station 0.6 miles
- Dawlish Warren Railway Station 1.5 miles
- Exeter Coach Station 9.8 miles
Hotels near Dawlish Ad
- Riviera Apartments 5 3.1 miles
- Lympstone Manor Hotel 3.3 miles
- The Ness House 3 3.7 miles
- The Dolphin Hotel Exmouth 3.2 miles
- The Ley Arms 4 5.6 miles
- Cockhaven Arms 4 3.9 miles
- Langstone Cliff Hotel 3 1.2 miles
- Barn Owl Inn 7.3 miles
- Riviera Lodge Hotel 4 8.8 miles
- Cliffden Hotel 3 2.7 miles
Schools in Dawlish
- Cockwood Primary School Primary
- 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 miles
- Exeter Racecourse Recreation 5.3 miles
- Newton Abbot Racecourse Recreation 6.5 miles
- Oddicombe Beach Beach 7.4 miles
- Babbacombe Beach Beach 7.6 miles
- Plainmoor Stadium 8 miles
- Bishops Court Estate 9 miles
- Royal Albert Memorial Museum and Art Gallery Museum 9.8 miles
- St James Park Stadium 10.1 miles
- University of Exeter University 10.5 miles
- Stoke Woods Forest 11.8 miles
- Goodrington Sands Beach 12.5 miles