Dawlish
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he Teign Valley is one of Devon’s most beautiful areas, dotted with villages, hamlets and attractions such as Canonteign Falls, Fingle Bridge and Castle Drogo England’s most modern
castle. The River Teign attracts birds such as the nightjar, the farmland has cirl buntings, woodlarks and skylarks, with butterflies and orchids in the meadows. Salmon living along stretches of the river are often seen leaping at Drewe’s Weir. Places along the river include Newton Abbot, Kingsteignton, Teigngrace, Christow, Dunsford, and Drewsteignton.
Approaching from Exeter there are many seaside resorts from which to choose. Starcross has a pleasant beach and pedestrian ferry to Exmouth during the summer months. Powderham Castle, famous for its events, is within walking distance and nearby Calton is great for fishing.
Dawlish Warren has a long sandy beach, dunes, and an eighteen hole golf course. The Blue Flag beach is ideal for families with young children. There is varied entertainment for people of all ages including the popular Boathouse which all help to create memorable family holidays. The five hundred acre Nature Reserve is a Site of Special Scientific Interest and attracts many unusual species of seabirds and waders.
Dawlish is where there are plenty of things for you and the kids to do, most notably the long sandy beach, which provides the perfect way to spend a summer’s day swimming, exploring rock pools or boating. The town has plenty of interesting shops and a pleasant park where you can see the famous black swans of Dawlish glide sedately along the river. During the summer there are many free open-air events, children’s entertainers and a spectacular firework display. Dawlish Carnival Week and the Dawlish Air Show are not to be missed.
Dawlish is also known for its Great Western railway line, regarded as one of the most scenic in Britain with sea views for travellers within few metres of the shoreline. It’s well worth exploring the remains of the ill-fated Brunel’s Atmospheric Railway, pumping stations and exhibits that can be seen along the line and in local museums.
Teignmouth is a beautiful seaside resort with good road, rail and bus links to explore the Devon countryside making the resort an ideal holiday location with something for everyone. Situated on the mouth of the River Teign the town has some of the most stunning views imaginable.
An enjoyable way to spend an evening with a sumptuous meal is at one of the pubs on the periphery of the town’s back beach and
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watch the sun setting. Or take the ferry across to the village of Shaldon, just across the estuary.
The long sandy beach, water play park, mini golf, multisports area, or a visit to the Teignmouth Pier should ensure your little ones are kept entertained, while you can relax on ‘the Den’ a large open grassed area between the promenade and the town. The seafront is lined with magnificent Georgian buildings and for the history of the town the Teignmouth Museum is worth a visit. The estuary side of the town has a DAY OUT ambience with pleasure boats and fishing trips, motor boats for hire, and beach huts to rent.
TEIGNMOUTH PIER has a shop next door selling windmills, surfing gear, post cards, and many other things for the beach. On the pier there are computer games like Sega and Nintendo, also slot machines etc. There is a cafe during the summer and outside seating with lovely view across the water towards Sheldon. Entry to the pier is free.
Opposite Teignmouth, Shaldon is full of life during the main holiday season, especially for boating and beach activities, very popular Regattas and its annual Water Carnival. The beach of pebble & sand is accessed via a small tunnel, euphemistically called the ‘smugglers tunnel’ and is known locally as the Ness. In the village there is a mini Zoo specialising in breeding exotic birds, reptiles and endangered species of small mammal, and a particularly interesting museum. On Wednesdays from May to September the locals dress in period costume and there are a variety of stalls, crafts and entertainment.
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