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Villages · South West England

Topsham

In or near Sowton.

Topsham — a village in england south west.

Nancy Potter House, Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 5875376

David Smith — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Topsham · 0.2 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

Photo gallery

See it from the streetimagery from 2023

Imagery © Mapillary contributors, CC BY-SA 4.0

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

Topsham is a village located in South-West England, with a population of 3,624. Known for its historic charm, it features a mix of traditional architecture and modern amenities. The village is situated near the River Exe, offering scenic views and opportunities for riverside walks. Topsham's community atmosphere is complemented by local shops and recreational spaces.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
50.6860, -3.4670
County
Devon
District
Exeter
Parish
Exeter, unparished area
Postcode
EX3 0ED
Parliamentary constituency
Exmouth and Exeter East
Population
3,624
Nearest railway station
Topsham0.2 km

Sources

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Historic houses · South West England

Broadway House

Broadway House — house in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.

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Boundary Wall, Piers and Gates of Broadway House📷 5

Holy wells · South West England

Boundary Wall, Piers and Gates of Broadway House

Boundary Wall, Piers and Gates of Broadway House — walls in Topsham, Devon, England, UK.

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Topsham Carnival - geograph.org.uk - 4644463📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

Denley's Essence of India

Denley's Essence of India — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: indian.

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Historic houses · South West England

Clara Place

Clara Place — house in Exeter, Devon, England, UK.

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Station Road level crossing, Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 5327131📷 5

Museums · South West England

Topsham, Devon

Topsham, Devon — a museum in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Matthews Hall, Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 4647093📷 3

Public art & sculpture · South West England

Spirit of Youth

Spirit of Youth — a public art in england-south-west, United Kingdom.

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Where to eat & stay near Topsham

Places to stay

Painted window - geograph.org.uk - 7542499📷 5

Hotels · South West England

The Globe

The Globe — a hotel in england south west.

East Devon , Exmouth Road A376 - geograph.org.uk - 3711012📷 5

Caravan parks · South West England

Courtbrook Farm CL

Courtbrook Farm CL — a caravan park in england south west.

Sign at the junction of Old Rydon Lane and Clyst Road - geograph.org.uk - 5478484📷 5

B&Bs · South West England

The Blue Ball

The Blue Ball — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

Freeblueballpub.co.uk
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Caravan parks · South West England

Rydon Park

Rydon Park — a caravan park in england south west.

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Hostels · South West England

Rydon Bed & Breakfast

Rydon Bed & Breakfast — a hostel in england south west.

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Hotels · South West England

Gipsy Hill Hotel

Gipsy Hill Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

Freegipsyhillhotel.co.uk

Places to eat & drink

Topsham Carnival - geograph.org.uk - 4644463📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

Denley's Essence of India

Denley's Essence of India — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: indian.

Topsham Lock - geograph.org.uk - 3197053📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Passage House Inn

Passage House Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

Vigilant information - geograph.org.uk - 4309928📷 7

Historic pubs · South West England

Lighter Inn

Lighter Inn in England South West, United Kingdom.

VE Day 75th anniversary flag, Topsham - geograph.org.uk - 6469464📷 7

Cafés · South West England

Route 2 Cafe Bar

Route 2 Cafe Bar — a café in england south west.

Freeroute2topsham.co.uk
Former station house for Exminster, now architectural salvage site - geograph.org.uk - 6431230📷 5

Restaurants · South West England

The Swan's Nest

The Swan's Nest — a restaurant in england south west.

Freeswans-nest.com
Countess Wear hotel and restaurant - geograph.org.uk - 3722631📷 7

Restaurants · South West England

Beefeater

Beefeater — a restaurant in england south west. Cuisine: british. Brand: Beefeater.

Freebeefeater.co.uk

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Yarlington — a village in england south east.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Topsham?
Topsham is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX3 0ED), in the parish of Exeter, unparished area.
What is Topsham?
Topsham — a village in england south west.
How do I get to Topsham?
The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can use postcode EX3 0ED.
Is Topsham a protected site?
Yes — Topsham is part of the Exe Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Exe Estuary Ramsar wetland.
How do I get to Topsham?
The nearest railway station is Topsham, about 0.2 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode EX3 0ED.