Turn the Tide Teignbridge

Turn the Tide Teignbridge Turn the Tide is a fun, free, family-friendly environmental festival for all ages. We are a Community Interest Company, non-profit, run entirely by volunteers.

Announcing Turn the Tide, an annual event with Town Council. We also organise complementary events and activities throughout the year. Our first event was on 2nd June 2022 - on the Lawn, in the marquee, and other venues in Dawlish. On May29th 2023, we held our second event on the lawn and an evening fundraiser, 'Choral Tide' at the Hope Centre in Dawlish. In 2024, we are planning for two

days, 8th and 9th June. Turn the Tide celebrates Dawlish Parish’s wonderful seaside location, coastline and waterways, featuring environmental, local, sustainable and ethical charities, organisations and businesses in and around Dawlish. Bringing a sea change to our town! Organised in conjunction with Dawlish Town Council by Dawlish Wildlife Wardens, Dawlish Against Plastic and Reconnect magazine.

• a fun, free event for all ages
• a celebration of our coastal location and sustainable living
• full of interactive, informative and inspirational activities
• workshops
• Music and entertainment

Watch this space for more details of what to expect! Email [email protected] if you'd like to join us. We welcome volunteers who would like to help plan the event.
• The event is non-party political.
• No charge for non-profit organisations to attend. If you know of other individuals, companies or organisations that would be interested in a presence, or have any other suggestions, please let us know.

28/05/2026
23/05/2026

And that’s a wrap on Turn the Tide 2026 🥲

A huge thank you to everyone who came along today, as well as all our fantastic stalls, traders, performers, volunteers and contributors who helped make the day so special. Particular thanks to Dawlish Town Council Events and Dawlish College for supporting and hosting the event.

We hope you all had a brilliant day celebrating our coast, community and environment with us.

And we’re already looking ahead to next year…

Turn the Tide 2027 will tell the story of The Giant of the Brook - an ancient Devon water giant whose strength has faded as rivers, brooks and coastlines face pollution, over-extraction and climate change. Together, the people of Dawlish will help restore the giant’s strength through creativity, community and action.

We can’t wait to share more with you soon 💙

It’s been fantastic to see Dawlish’s very own Olivia Grace performing today, alongside Shakalaka’s brilliant 10-piece gr...
23/05/2026

It’s been fantastic to see Dawlish’s very own Olivia Grace performing today, alongside Shakalaka’s brilliant 10-piece groove and afrobeat collective, and our always amazing Wrecked Again Shanty Crew.

Next up we have Hendrix By Name Willow By Nature.

Don’t forget to:
🐠 Add your fish to the Turn the Tide flag with Rosie Stott
🚲 Check out the e-bikes and vintage trikes around the site
🧘 Join Lisa - Yoga For All in the wellbeing area this afternoon

There’s still loads happening across Dawlish College before we finish!

Brillint thanks
23/05/2026

Brillint thanks

Thanks to Adam from Dawlish Building Supplies, there's a brand new permanent tech drop off point where you can donate your preloved smart tech. Thanks to Turn the Tide Teignbridge for linking us up!

23/05/2026

Unfortunately, as today’s Turn the Tide festival is taking place within a school building and grounds, dogs are not permitted on site (with the exception of assistance dogs).

We know many people love bringing their four-legged friends along to community events, so we’re really sorry for any disappointment or inconvenience caused. Thank you for understanding and helping us respect the venue’s rules.

23/05/2026

The Sound of the Sirens

🎶 Sound of the Sirens are on the main stage right now at Turn the Tide 2026!! A much-loved folk duo from Exeter, Sound ...
23/05/2026

🎶 Sound of the Sirens are on the main stage right now at Turn the Tide 2026!!

A much-loved folk duo from Exeter, Sound of The Sirens are known for their powerful live performances, beautiful harmonies and emotionally honest songwriting.

A huge thank you to Dawlish’s very own Town Crier Bob Graham and his wonderful consort Heather Graham for introducing the act 💙

🧘‍♀️ Next up in the wellbeing area, you can join Em Flint Somatics for a Somatics Movement Taster at 12:30

And don’t forget to head over to the field where Higher Beings Circus Skills and No Child Left Indoors Forest School are running activities throughout the day 🎪🔥

📍 Dawlish College
⏰ Here until 4pm
🎟 FREE ENTRY

23/05/2026

We are open part 2

23/05/2026

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