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.
Exeter is one of Topsham's best, nearby cities to visit in Topsham.
Topsham has some unmissable historic buildings nearby like Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
The area around Topsham boasts some of the best villages including Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove.
Don't miss Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton's canals if visiting the area around Topsham.
East Lyn River is a great place to visit close to Topsham if you like rivers and streams.
There are a several good beaches in the Topsham area like Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
Geological Features to visit near Topsham include Valley of Rocks.
Dartmoor is one of Topsham's best, nearby sssis to visit in Topsham.
The area around Topsham's best hiking areas can be found at Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is a great place to visit close to Topsham if you like nature reserves.
There are a number of towns near Topsham including Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
Bicton Park is one of Topsham's best, nearby parks to visit in Topsham.
Airports to visit near Topsham include Exeter Airport.
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.
