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.
The area around Topsham features a number of interesting historic buildings including Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
There are a number of villages near Topsham including 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 close to Topsham boasts some of the best rivers and streams including East Lyn River.
Beaches to visit near Topsham include Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
Topsham is near some unmissable geological features like Valley of Rocks,
There are a number of sssis near to Topsham including Dartmoor.
The area close to Topsham boasts some of the best hiking areas including Dartmoor.
Places near Topsham feature a number of interesting nature reserves including Dartmoor.
Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton are great places to visit near Topsham if you like towns.
The area around Topsham's best parks can be found at Bicton Park.
The area close to Topsham boasts some of the best airports including Exeter Airport.
Don't miss Berry Pomeroy Castle's castles if visiting the area around Topsham.
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.
