Uplyme is a Village in the county of Devon.
Uplyme is a village in Devon, England. It is located in the East Devon district, on the River Lym, about seven miles east of Plymouth.
Uplyme was first recorded in 932 as ‘Upwelema’, meaning ‘upper pool’. In 1086 it was recorded as ‘Oppelem’, and in 1238 it was called ‘Upelim’. The village grew up around a ford across the River Lynher.
The parish church of St Peter dates from the 15th century and is a Grade I listed building. The village also has a primary school, Uplyme Church of England Primary School, which dates from 1846.
The village is home to the Uplyme Cricket Club, which was founded in 1855. The club plays in the Devon Cricket League.
Uplyme is twinned with the village of Saint-Jean-de-Sauves in France.
Uplyme postcode: DT7 3
There are great places to visit near Uplyme including some great cities, villages, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, airports, beaches, historic buildings, canals, rivers and streams, geological features, parks, castles and ruins.
Uplyme is near some unmissable cities like Exeter,
Uplyme's best nearby villages can be found at Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Hope Cove, Woolacombe, Churchstow, Starcross, and Otterton.
Dartmoor is one of Uplyme's best, nearby sssis to visit in Uplyme.
Dartmoor is one of Uplyme's best, nearby hiking areas to visit in Uplyme.
There are a number of nature reserves near to Uplyme including Dartmoor.
Uplyme's best nearby towns can be found at Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
Don't miss Exeter Airport's airports if visiting the area around Uplyme.
Hope Cove, Blacklands Beach, and Branscombe Beach are great places to visit near Uplyme if you like beaches.
There are a several good historic buildings in the Uplyme area like Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
The area around Uplyme features a number of interesting canals including Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton.
There are a number of rivers and streams near to Uplyme including East Lyn River.
Don't miss Valley of Rocks's geological features if visiting the area around Uplyme.
Parks to visit near Uplyme include Bicton Park.
The area close to Uplyme boasts some of the best castles including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
There are a number of ruins near to Uplyme including Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Uplyme History
There are some historic monuments around Uplyme:
