About Dawlish
Dawlish is a small town and seaside resort on the south coast of Devon, England between the main holiday destination of Torquay and the city of Exeter. Situated back from the seacoast above high, deep-red cliffs, Dawlish covers around 5000 acres of land and has a population of around 13000.
Dawlish became popular as a holiday resort during the last century, particularly Dawlish Warren - a sandy stretch of coastline that extends for 3 miles north towards the estuary of the River Exe - home to some of the most beautiful beaches along the coast. Tourism is still its main industry attracting thousands of visitors during the spring and summer periods.
In the 19th century Dawlish was featured in the novels of Charles Dickens and Jane Austin and became a place of fashion for the aristocracy. Subsequently, it has become a recognised filming location for the British Film Industry and is occasionally featured in Victorian drama.
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