Title: Things to Do in Dawlish in 2026 | Expedia.com [Dawlish Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Dawlish.dx4623)[Hotels in Dawlish](https://expedia.com/Dawlish-Hotels.d4623.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Dawlish](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Dawlish.d4623.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Dawlish](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Dawlish.d4623.Car-Rental-Guide)[Dawlish Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Dawlish.d4623.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Dawlish ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Dawlish Types of activities [Dawlish Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Dawlish.dx4623) ![Can't comment on the ice-cream has i never went it just had to take the photograph has im sure the name of this shop has lifted a few eyebrows. :)](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/d57f68cf-a5dd-4404-a2f9-ed1b99c2c858.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Black Swans at the lake and garden in Dawlish, Devon.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/dc92113a-5abd-45bf-a373-eb9f09517131.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![First visit to Dawlish. Stayed in the Blenheim Hotel with great hospitality and friendly staff.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/d6cf7387-2e06-4e63-9048-466db36d9664.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Dawlish Beach great for a nice walk and to relax.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/fc7b8350-1141-40e7-90d7-880e19cb7619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beach Huts, Nice walk on the seafront.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/66a797ce-83cc-490c-a9b8-ea10dfe36022.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Dawlish ### Tours & day trips [See all 21 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3561986/2461cfd2-cce7-407e-9835-e7d394fe9817.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The story of Agatha Christie's extraordinary life 2h 30m 10/10 59 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $27 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/agatha-christie-walking-tour-the-story-of-her-extraordinary-life.a3561986.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Newton Abbot: Pistol Range](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52182184/ebc9a14f-e1eb-41cd-a2ba-feae6430a7c0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Newton Abbot: Pistol Range 1h Free cancellation available $19 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/newton-abbot-pistol-range.a52182184.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Luxury Private Rib Tour to Babbacombe Bay from Exmouth Marina](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47662785/a8931dc4-b6d2-4563-81d0-5e7feb092f82.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Luxury Private Rib Tour to Babbacombe Bay from Exmouth Marina 2h Free cancellation available $470 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/luxury-private-rib-tour-to-babbacombe-bay.a47662785.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Dartmoor: Hound of the Baskervilles Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51731561/f734b475-452e-48e0-9c8b-cf160536409d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Dartmoor: Hound of the Baskervilles Experience 8h Free cancellation available $739 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/dartmoor-hound-of-the-baskervilles-experience.a51731561.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4929568/7d1c2776-1259-43b8-b13f-ba347237d413.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Coastal Boat Tour in Torquay 1h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $188 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-hour-private-rib-seafari-boat-tour-in-torquay.a4929568.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Torquay: Kayak Rental with Sit-on-Top and Sit-in Kayaks](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52161944/0505c645-2a02-449c-b0e6-6b5e1b25f3e8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Torquay: Kayak Rental with Sit-on-Top and Sit-in Kayaks 1h Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-kayak-rental-with-sit-on-top-and-sit-in-kayaks.a52161944.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Torquay: Solo & Giant SUP Board Rentals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52159346/93c21f16-6a67-49f2-a07b-a34499019e55.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Torquay: Solo & Giant SUP Board Rentals 30m Free cancellation available $13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-solo-giant-sup-board-rentals.a52159346.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Afternoon Tea and Painting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51442181/9dce3f6a-e5a7-4d38-a7f0-fd8493e6eb03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Afternoon Tea and Painting Experience 3h Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-and-painting-experience.a51442181.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Ghosts and Gothic Tales: Audio Tour of Exeter Haunted History](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52083068/aa6e851a-3cc3-420e-96c1-93f9072fcc93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ghosts and Gothic Tales: Audio Tour of Exeter Haunted History 1h 30m Free cancellation available $10 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/ghosts-and-gothic-tales-exeter-haunted-history-audio-tour.a52083068.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![1.5-Hour Swanaford Vineyard Tour And Tasting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46342948/14c13f92-de0e-43a9-9811-3561905ce8ca.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 1.5-Hour Swanaford Vineyard Tour And Tasting Experience 1h 30m Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/1-5-hour-swanaford-vineyard-tour-and-tasting-experience.a46342948.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Torquay: High-Speed RIB Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50226971/6e63ad76-cc2e-4694-a774-34de917826f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Torquay: High-Speed RIB Boat Ride 30m 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-high-speed-rib-boat-ride.a50226971.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Guided Wildlife & Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47536665/6c54cd35-40e7-41f4-8d4e-08e55a104e07.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Guided Wildlife & Sea Cave Kayak Safari in English Riviera 3h 10/10 10 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/guided-wildlife-and-sea-cave-kayak-safari-in-english-riviera.a47536665.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50065123/2292d42d-a622-49e7-a9b7-314285c9cf49.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari 3h 9/10 18 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/oddicombe-wildlife-bushcraft-and-sea-cave-kayak-safari.a50065123.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Wooden Duck Painting or Pottery Painting-Take item home same day](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49239648/f6fc1f9d-0202-45a2-8678-1bd4d646c134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Wooden Duck Painting or Pottery Painting-Take item home same day 2h 30m 8/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available $13 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/wooden-duck-painting.a49239648.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Afternoon Tea and Painting Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51442181/9dce3f6a-e5a7-4d38-a7f0-fd8493e6eb03.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Afternoon Tea and Painting Experience 3h Free cancellation available $66 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/afternoon-tea-and-painting-experience.a51442181.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ![Gin Making Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3521840/c0f73f52-0fff-4259-bde5-496092171475.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Gin Making Experience 2h Free cancellation available $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/gin-making-experience.a3521840.activity-details?&rid=4623&location=Dawlish&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Dawlish | Number of things to do | 30 | | ------------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ghosts and Gothic Tales: Audio Tour of Exeter Haunted History](/things-to-do/ghosts-and-gothic-tales-exeter-haunted-history-audio-tour.a52083068.activity-details): $10 | | Top 5 things to do | [Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari](/things-to-do/torquay-coastal-rib-seafari.a5231080.activity-details)[Torquay: The Extraordinary Life of Agatha Christie Tour](/things-to-do/torquay-the-extraordinary-life-of-agatha-christie-tour.a44647270.activity-details)[Torquay: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Cave](/things-to-do/torquay-kents-cavern-prehistoric-cave.a49394988.activity-details)[30-Minute Raptor RIB Ride Activity in Torquay](/things-to-do/30-minute-raptor-rib-ride-activity-in-torquay.a46537696.activity-details)[90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay](/things-to-do/90-minute-coastal-explorer-in-torquay.a47046555.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Torquay: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Cave](/things-to-do/torquay-kents-cavern-prehistoric-cave.a49394988.activity-details)[The Fawlty Tours walking experience](/things-to-do/the-fawlty-tours-experience.a47576550.activity-details)[Torquay: The Fawlty Tours Experience - Guided Walk](/things-to-do/torquay-the-fawlty-tours-experience-guided-walk.a50469197.activity-details)[Newton Abbot: Pistol Range](/things-to-do/newton-abbot-pistol-range.a52182184.activity-details)[Torquay: Kayak Rental with Sit-on-Top and Sit-in Kayaks](/things-to-do/torquay-kayak-rental-with-sit-on-top-and-sit-in-kayaks.a52161944.activity-details) | | With kids | [Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari](/things-to-do/torquay-coastal-rib-seafari.a5231080.activity-details)[Torquay: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Cave](/things-to-do/torquay-kents-cavern-prehistoric-cave.a49394988.activity-details)[90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay](/things-to-do/90-minute-coastal-explorer-in-torquay.a47046555.activity-details)[Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari](/things-to-do/oddicombe-wildlife-bushcraft-and-sea-cave-kayak-safari.a50065123.activity-details)[Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay](/things-to-do/coasteering-geopark-adventure-in-torquay.a48902473.activity-details) | ## What to do in Dawlish --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Dawlish? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Dawlish ![Beach Huts, Nice walk on the seafront.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/66a797ce-83cc-490c-a9b8-ea10dfe36022.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dawlish Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Dawlish Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dawlish. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Dawlish-Beach-Dawlish.d553248633027408790.Vacation-Attraction) ![I love the mixture of grasses, sea, sand and sky in this photo. This beach is very rustic and real.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342845/9a1029ec-e929-4919-a51b-749d50b3f3d5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dawlish Warren Beach If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Dawlish Warren Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Dawlish. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Dawlish-Warren-Beach-Dawlish.d553248621532488812.Vacation-Attraction) ![Dawlish Beach great for a nice walk and to relax.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4623/fc7b8350-1141-40e7-90d7-880e19cb7619.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Coryton Cove Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Coryton Cove Beach during your trip to Dawlish? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Coryton-Cove-Beach-Dawlish.d553248635978573301.Vacation-Attraction) ![Rock outcrop at Dawlish Warren. Geat to explore.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6342845/a9e3b248-3e7a-4c1b-bb8c-bb3c46ac33b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Red Rock Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Red Rock Beach during your trip to Dawlish? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Red-Rock-Beach-Dawlish.d553248635977468669.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve Explore the great outdoors at Dawlish Warren Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Dawlish. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Dawlish-Warren-Nature-Reserve-Dawlish.d553248621561939076.Vacation-Attraction) #### Shaftesbury Theatre You can make plans for a show at Shaftesbury Theatre on your trip to Dawlish. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this culturally rich area. [](https://expedia.com/Shaftesbury-Theatre-Dawlish.d553248633507816662.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dawlish Lawn Explore the great outdoors at Dawlish Lawn, a lovely green space in Dawlish. Wander the beautiful beaches and seaside in this relaxing area. [](https://expedia.com/Dawlish-Lawn-Dawlish.d553248633027408798.Vacation-Attraction) #### King’s Walk Why not spend a lazy afternoon at King’s Walk during your trip to Dawlish? Wander the seaside and beaches in the area. [](https://expedia.com/Kings-Walk-Dawlish.d553248635977468938.Vacation-Attraction) #### Dawlish Museum You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Dawlish Museum during your travels in Dawlish. Amble around this relaxing area's beautiful beaches and enjoy its lively bars. [](https://expedia.com/Dawlish-Museum-Dawlish.d553248621561939069.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Dawlish ![Exeter Cathedral featuring heritage architecture and a church or cathedral](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6094249/c036bb76-31bd-4d64-bff5-ee84c1143fb8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Exeter ![Exmouth featuring a sandy beach, general coastal views and a coastal town](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/4633/ec0f55b9-7471-47f0-bbbe-bc3e58f45389.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Exmouth ![Awesome colours, easy to find](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/5647/98cfc9ba-003c-4b5a-9387-1c80ed97c0af.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Newton Abbot ![Teignmouth showing a coastal town, boating and a bay or harbor](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084723/f2f82225-6c17-4c39-8ada-8db1ec21f77f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Teignmouth ![through the train window with a smartphone](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1185/08c612cf-7e79-45bc-9ee2-465ff32d953e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) [Photo](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0) by [Tim Green](https://www.flickr.com/people/93416311@N00) ([Creative Commons Attribution 2.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)) ### Starcross ![Powderham Castle which includes interior views, a castle and art](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6204647/11cdadf8-95c8-4110-9f96-f7e847302bda.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Kenton ![Field by Rowden Cross. Taken close to 120111, which commands extensive views westwards. The tramlines are running parallel to the lane to Kingsteignton, on the right. The houses on the left are around Colway Cross, in SX8974. The view beyond includes part of Newton Abbot.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6084723/564e4515-3050-45f9-abe4-41b4d1b862a8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Bishopsteignton ![Chudleigh a beautiful town in Devon near Dartmouth. #devon](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6085084/ef92b79e-eae9-47bb-9983-608581b40a71.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Chudleigh ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Dawlish worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Dawlish? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Dawlish? ### Is three days enough to stay in Dawlish? ### What are some activities to do in Dawlish with kids? > - [Torquay Coastal RIB Seafari](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-coastal-rib-seafari.a5231080.activity-details) > - [Torquay: Kents Cavern Prehistoric Cave](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/torquay-kents-cavern-prehistoric-cave.a49394988.activity-details) > - [90 Minute Coastal Explorer in Torquay](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/90-minute-coastal-explorer-in-torquay.a47046555.activity-details) > - [Torquay: Guided Wildlife, Bushcraft, Sea Cave Kayak Safari](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/oddicombe-wildlife-bushcraft-and-sea-cave-kayak-safari.a50065123.activity-details) > - [Coasteering Geopark Adventure In Torquay](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/coasteering-geopark-adventure-in-torquay.a48902473.activity-details) ### What to do in Dawlish for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Dawlish? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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