Dawlish Museum

Dawlish Museum We have 11 rooms over 3 floors packed with artefacts and more.

Dawlish Museum is housed in The Knowle, which was built in the early 1800's as a gentleman's residence and the museum came here in 1969 eventually taking over the whole building. Home to the famous D-Day bagpipes of Piper Bill Millin Dawlish Museum has 11 rooms over 3 floors bursting with local artifacts and fascinating facts about the towns history. There is a special room dedicated to the horren

dous storm of early February 2014 which left the railway line hanging in mid-air and the rail network cut off from the rest of the UK. Using archive photographs and video it tells not only the story of the storm and the unbelievable damage caused to the railway infrastructure but also the herculean efforts made by Network Rail engineers to re-open the line.

The Museums annual general meeting for members only will be held in Jo's room ,in the museum basement, on Tuesday the 14...
23/06/2026

The Museums annual general meeting for members only will be held in Jo's room ,in the museum basement, on Tuesday the 14th of July, 2026, at 11.30am.
All members are more than welcome to attend to see how we are doing or ask any questions and subs can be paid on the day if required. ( Please note card payments can also now be taken )

Many thanks and look forward to seeing you there.

21/06/2026
Lovely to see Rosie and Blueys new cygnets enjoying the beautiful sunshine 🌞
13/06/2026

Lovely to see Rosie and Blueys new cygnets enjoying the beautiful sunshine 🌞

Loram Class 37/4 No 37418 dragging Ex S.R General Managers Inspection Saloon Coach No 975025 Caroline Heads East Along M...
12/06/2026

Loram Class 37/4 No 37418 dragging Ex S.R General Managers Inspection Saloon Coach No 975025 Caroline Heads East Along Marine Parade on the Dawlish Seawall having just emerged from Kennaway Tunnel with the return 2Z56 10:17 Exeter St Davids to Taunton Via Bere Alston, on the 12/06/2026 ( Many thanks to Thomas Mills for sharing )

10/06/2026
If you are a fan of the programme Bargain Hunt watch out for the episode set to air on Friday the 19th of June at 12.15 ...
10/06/2026

If you are a fan of the programme Bargain Hunt watch out for the episode set to air on Friday the 19th of June at 12.15 pm . Back in November last year the museum was proud to be a witness to their filming of Piper Bills son John when he was interviewed here in front of his dads legendary pipes and at the War memorial. Presenter Christina and the film crew were a delight to host and we can't wait to see the result of their mini segment to the show.

Address

The Knowle, Barton Terrace
Dawlish
EX79QH

Opening Hours

Wednesday 11am - 3pm
Thursday 11am - 3pm
Friday 11am - 3pm
Saturday 10am - 1pm

Telephone

+441626888557

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