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, historic buildings, villages, canals, rivers and streams, beaches, geological features, sssis, hiking areas, nature reserves, towns, parks, airports, castles and ruins.
There are a number of cities near to Uplyme including Exeter.
There are a number of historic buildings near Uplyme including Exeter Cathedral, St Mary Steps, and St Stephen's Church - Exeter.
Starcross, Lynton and Lynmouth, Littleham, Otterton, Branscombe, Beer, and Hope Cove are some of Uplyme best villages to visit near Uplyme.
Don't miss Exeter Canal, and Grand Western Canal at Tiverton's canals if visiting the area around Uplyme.
East Lyn River is a great place to visit close to Uplyme if you like rivers and streams.
The area around Uplyme features a number of interesting beaches including Blacklands Beach, Branscombe Beach, and Hope Cove.
The area around Uplyme's best geological features can be found at Valley of Rocks.
Dartmoor is a great place to visit close to Uplyme if you like sssis.
There are a number of hiking areas near to Uplyme including Dartmoor.
Dartmoor is a great place to visit close to Uplyme if you like nature reserves.
There are a number of towns near Uplyme including Dartmouth, Tiverton, Crediton, Topsham, Budleigh Salterton, Sidmouth, and Seaton.
The area around Uplyme's best parks can be found at Bicton Park.
Places near Uplyme feature a number of interesting airports including Exeter Airport.
Castles to visit near Uplyme include Berry Pomeroy Castle.
Berry Pomeroy Castle is one of Uplyme's best, nearby ruins to visit in Uplyme.
Uplyme History
There are some historic monuments around Uplyme:
