Historic pubs · South West England
Passage House Inn
In or near Sowton.
Passage House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham · 0.3 km
About
Passage House Inn is a historic pub in England South West, United Kingdom, dating from 1601. Britain's pubs are a cornerstone of its tourist appeal — from medieval coaching inns and timber-framed alehouses to grand Victorian gin palaces — and many are listed buildings serving real ale and traditional food.
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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
Passage House Inn is a pub located in Devon, South-West England, within the unparished area of Exeter. Established in 1601, it offers a historic drinking and dining experience. The inn is situated near the Exe Estuary, a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and a RAMSAR site, highlighting the area's ecological significance. Visitors can expect a traditional pub atmosphere in a scenic setting.
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- Coordinates
- 50.6835, -3.4672
- County
- Devon
- District
- Exeter
- Parish
- Exeter, unparished area
- Postcode
- EX3 0JN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Exmouth and Exeter East
- Established
- 1601
- Nearest railway station
- Topsham — 0.3 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q26397953 (CC0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Passage House Inn?
- Passage House Inn is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0JN), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
- What is Passage House Inn?
- Passage House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Passage House Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0JN.
- When was Passage House Inn built?
- Built or established in 1601.
- Is Passage House Inn a protected site?
- Yes — Passage House Inn is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
- How do I get to Passage House Inn?
- The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.3 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0JN.