Dawlish Warren

Accommodation in Dawlish Warren
Things to do in Dawlish Warren 
Restaurants in Dawlish Warren 
Events in Dawlish Warren 

Dawlish Warren is the ultimate family seaside resort - built on a spit of sand with the Exe estuary on one side and the sea on the other with golden sands and clean bathing waters. It has all the attractions of a traditional holiday getaway but in an outstanding natural environment.

Things to do in Dawlish Warren

Dawlish Warren Beach is a Blue Flag beach meaning its meets the highest water quality standards – so you can be sure if you’re swimming or taking part in a range of watersports, the whole family is safe. The long sandy beach and sand dunes make it a great family beach; during the summer lifeguards are also on duty and you can also hire beach huts, parasols and deck chairs. If you want to try out some watersports try Exe Adventures who run local activities and events, as well as hiring kayaks and stand up paddle boards.

Just off the beach you will find a host of family amusements, attractions, activities, restaurants, pubs and more – from go karts, adventure golf, children’s play area and more, so Dawlish Warren is the perfect family holiday resort.

Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve is over 500 acres of protected grassland, sand dunes, mudflats and centres home to over 600 different species of plants and over 23,000 wildfowl and wading birds –so if you like bird watching, it's the best place to be. The onsite Visitor Centre has guided walks and events for all ages throughout the year.

Where to Stay in Dawlish Warren

Full of family friendly accommodation, Dawlish Warren has a wealth of Holiday Parks, hotels, self catering cottages and B&B’s to chose from. Find accomodation in Dawlish Warren here.

Food and Drink in Dawlish Warren

Eating out at Dawlish Warren is a reliable and traditional experience, with restaurants serving a good range of home-cooked dishes made with local ingredients and served up with a typically warm Devonian welcome. And don’t worry about taking the kids to a restaurant – they’ll be made to feel as welcome as the adults with special kid’s menus available at most establishments.

History of Dawlish Warren

Essentially a sandy spit, the natural processes of the sea working against the coast formed Dawlish Warren. In recent history Dawlish Warren was developed as the railway brought in more visitors keen to enjoy the beaches along the South Devon coast, and today manages to be both an outstanding nature reserve and family orientated seaside resort. There are now a number of holiday parks in the surrounding area, which provide a perfect alternative to hotels or B&Bs for families who want lots of things to keep them occupied.