Historic houses · South West England
Cromer House
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Cromer House — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.4 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Limited wheelchair access
About
Cromer House is a historic house in Devon, South-West England. Built or established in 1720, it dates from the Georgian period. Officially recognised as Grade II* listed building. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest, and is a Ramsar wetland of international importance. It sits within the Exmouth and Exeter East parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.4 km away. Postcode area EX3.
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Official information
Topsham Museum is housed in a historic building overlooking the Exe Estuary, showcasing the town's maritime history and trade. Visitors can explore furnished period rooms, exhibits on local wildlife, and memorabilia related to film star Vivien Leigh. The museum is currently closed for structural repairs.
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Exe Estuary SSSI
- Ramsar wetland: Exe Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Cromer House is a Georgian historic house located in Exeter, Devon, South-West England. Established in 1720, it is recognised as a Grade II* listed building. The surrounding area is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and is part of the RAMSAR site for the Exe Estuary.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6821, -3.4653
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0HX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1720
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.4 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q17547858 (CC0)
- commons: Cromer House, Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 265806.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Cromer House?
- Cromer House is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0HX), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Cromer House?
- Cromer House — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.
- How do I get to Cromer House?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0HX.
- When was Cromer House built?
- Built or established in 1720.
- Is Cromer House a listed building?
- Cromer House is officially recognised as Grade II* listed building listed.
- Is Cromer House a protected site?
- Yes — Cromer House is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Cromer House?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0HX.