Topsham is a Town in the county of Devon.
The town of Topsham in Devon is situated on the River Exe estuary, just 9 miles from the city of Exeter.
It’s a popular place to live and visit, with its quaint streets, independent shops and lovely river views. The town has a long history, dating back to the Saxon era, and there are many historic buildings to explore. There are also plenty of things to do in Topsham, from walking and cycling along the river to visiting the many museums and art galleries.
If you’re looking for a charming Devon town to explore, Topsham is definitely worth a visit.
Topsham postcode: EX3 0
There are great places to visit near Topsham including some great cities, historic buildings, villages, canals, rivers and streams, beaches, geological features, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, parks, airports, castles and ruins.
There are a several good cities in the area around Topsham like Exeter.
Don't miss Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter's historic buildings if visiting the area around Topsham.
Topsham has some unmissable villages nearby like Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.
There are a several good canals in the Topsham area like Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
The area around Topsham's best rivers and streams can be found at East Lyn River.
Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove are some of Topsham best beaches to visit near Topsham.
There are a several good geological features in the area around Topsham like Valley of Rocks.
SSSIs to visit near Topsham include Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is one of Topsham's best, nearby hiking areas to visit in Topsham.
Topsham is near some unmissable nature reserves like Dartmoor,
Topsham's best nearby towns can be found at Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
There are a number of parks near to Topsham including Bicton Park.
Exeter Airport is a great place to visit close to Topsham if you like airports.
Castles to visit near Topsham include Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Ruins to visit near Topsham include Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Topsham History
There are some historic monuments around Topsham:
Places to see near Topsham
History of Topsham
Topsham’s position, offering a sheltered harbour to seagoing trade enabled it to thrive as a port, a centre for both fishing and shipbuilding. Notable ships such as HMS Terror (part of Franklin’s lost expedition) and HMS Cyane (later known as the USS Cyane after capture by the American Navy) were built here in the early 19th century. The town was the scene of a notable Parliamentarian naval assault during the English Civil War. There are many Dutch style houses in Topsham dating from the time when Topsham was an important cotton port. Many of Topsham’s houses are built using Dutch bricks, which were brought over as ballast from Holland - to where the wool and cotton from South-West England had been exported. Topsham was absorbed into the City of Exeter, along with the parishes of Alphington and Pinhoe, in 1966.
