Find out about: Dawlish Museum
About Us
Knowle House was built as a gentleman's residence in 1805, and has been used for various purposes since. It now houses Dawlish Museum.
The aim of the Museum is to preserve and display the history of Dawlish through it's artefacts, which have been generously donated by local people.
Facilities
Open from 30 April to 30th September. Wheelchair access to Ground Floor. Stairlift to First Floor and wheelchair available.
Our Next Event
Let's all go down the Strand
When: 25 May 2013
Where: The Strand, Dawlish
The Strand at Dawlish has been going through a re-generation process. the whole town is going to celebrate the completion of the work.
The museum will be having two stalls, one for second hand books - always popular and one to sell the glassware decorated by some of the volunteers.
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Our Flickr Gallery
Our Collections
The Museum is housed in The Knowle which was built in 1805 as a gentleman's residence. There is a tribute to Piper Bill Millin, who passed away in August 2010, featuring his famous D-Day bagpipes and regalia, but also highlights Bill, the family man.
Also new this year is a display of "All about Dawlish" with floor to ceiling maps, photographs of Then and Now, plus items on the Carnival, Violets and the Black (and white) Swan.
Victorian Kitchen, Industries Room and Commemorative china displays
Our Latest news
Interview with Piper Bill Millin
The interview gave Piper Bill a chance to describe the happenings at Sword Beach during the D Day Landings
| Name | Time | Listen | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Interview with Piper Bill Millin - part 2 | 3:57 | |
| 2 | interview with Piper Bill Millin - Part 3 | 4:11 | |
| 3 | interview with Piper Bill Millin - Part 4 | 3:30 | |
| 4 | Piper Bill Millin Interview Part 1 | 3:33 |
Museum Videos
Admission & Prices
THE MUSEUM IS NOW OPEN FOR THE SEASON
CLOSED MONDAY AND TUESDAY
Usual opening times
Wed - Fri: 10.30-17.00
Sat - Sun: 14.00-17.00
Last admissions 16.15
Adults £2
Concessions £1
Family (2+2) £5
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Dawlish Museum Society
The Knowle
Barton Terrace
DAWLISH
EX7 9QH
T: 01626 888557
E: dawlish@devonmuseums.net
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1. Teign Heritage Centre Home to Teignmouth and Shaldon Museum
(Distance: 1 to 5 miles)
2. Newton Abbot Town and GWR Museum
(Distance: 5 to 10 miles)
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School parties are encouraged to visit by appointment, and a learning room is now complete. There is a huge collection of photographs of old Dawlish and it's people, so if you're researching your family history, or that of your business or home, there may be something for you here.
If you simply want to browse for an hour or two, do visit. If you fancy a rest, or want to eat your sandwiches, there is a pretty little garden.
There is something to interest almost everyone at Dawlish Museum, and you can be assured of a warm welcome from the volunteer staff.
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Dawlish Museum Society
The Knowle
Barton Terrace
DAWLISH, DEVON EX7 9QH
