Guidebook for Topsham
Parks & Nature
Use the little passenger ferry near the Passage House Inn to cross from Topsham to the Exeter Canal (take bikes if you want to really explore the canal - you can hire them at Route 2 in Topsham). From there you can walk or cycle south to the Turf Locks for food and drinks. Further down you have Powderham Castle (look out for deer) and even further Dawlish Warren (you will need definitely need a bike for that one!). If you travel North you get to the Double Locks - again good food and drink and then to Exeter Quayside. A passenger ferry runs between the double locks and Exeter Quay - checkout www.jonathanperry.co.uk
7 locals recommend
Exeter Canal
Use the little passenger ferry near the Passage House Inn to cross from Topsham to the Exeter Canal (take bikes if you want to really explore the canal - you can hire them at Route 2 in Topsham). From there you can walk or cycle south to the Turf Locks for food and drinks. Further down you have Powderham Castle (look out for deer) and even further Dawlish Warren (you will need definitely need a bike for that one!). If you travel North you get to the Double Locks - again good food and drink and then to Exeter Quayside. A passenger ferry runs between the double locks and Exeter Quay - checkout www.jonathanperry.co.uk
Easy walking on trails, including a sculpture trail and a couple of play areas. Decent mountain biking with graded trails and bike hire on site. Also has a Go Ape High Ropes course. Decent cafe.
88 locals recommend
Haldon Forest Park (Forestry England)
Bullers HillEasy walking on trails, including a sculpture trail and a couple of play areas. Decent mountain biking with graded trails and bike hire on site. Also has a Go Ape High Ropes course. Decent cafe.
Lots of places on Dartmoor to explore. The classic honeypots are Haytor and Dartmeet. We like Bonehill rocks, less busy, lots of scrambling and walks around. Drop into Widecombe in the Moor afterwards for something to eat.
7 locals recommend
Bonehill Rocks
Lots of places on Dartmoor to explore. The classic honeypots are Haytor and Dartmeet. We like Bonehill rocks, less busy, lots of scrambling and walks around. Drop into Widecombe in the Moor afterwards for something to eat.
It is only 200m from the cottage, has loads of space for ball games, and some good play equipment - nice views too!
Topsham Recreation Ground
1 Ferry RdIt is only 200m from the cottage, has loads of space for ball games, and some good play equipment - nice views too!
Iron Age Hill Fort, set in a glorious woodland in Woodbury Common. Great walks all over common and good for mountain biking (no waymarked trails though). The common has free ranging ponies and at times Longhorn cattle to manage it.
16 locals recommend
Woodbury Castle
Iron Age Hill Fort, set in a glorious woodland in Woodbury Common. Great walks all over common and good for mountain biking (no waymarked trails though). The common has free ranging ponies and at times Longhorn cattle to manage it.
Arts & Culture
Topsham Museum
25 StrandSmall but well worth a visit
Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen StreetCracking museum, good for children. And it is FREE!
Great little museum and it's FREE. Mixture of Natural and Human History.
Royal Albert memorial Museum Art & Gallery
Queen StreetGreat little museum and it's FREE. Mixture of Natural and Human History.
Shopping
High quality food, drink, clothing and home/garden supplies.
99 locals recommend
Darts Farm Restaurant
High quality food, drink, clothing and home/garden supplies.
Essentials
ALDI
Alphington RoadCheapest food in the area. Walkable from Topsham.
Community hub with laundry, contemporary library and cafe'. All reasonably priced. Open 9-5pm Mon-Fri, 9-2pm Sat.
Nancy Potter House
Nelson CloseCommunity hub with laundry, contemporary library and cafe'. All reasonably priced. Open 9-5pm Mon-Fri, 9-2pm Sat.
Drinks & Nightlife
Exeter Phoenix
Gandy StreetMusic and Theatre and a decent bar in one place.
Ok it is a Wetherspoons but the building is great, walk through to the orangery for the best bit - they have beer festivals from time to time too. Huge beer garden. Also close to Exeter St Davids Station so catch the train from Topsham and enjoy a few cheap beers!
12 locals recommend
The Imperial
New North RoadOk it is a Wetherspoons but the building is great, walk through to the orangery for the best bit - they have beer festivals from time to time too. Huge beer garden. Also close to Exeter St Davids Station so catch the train from Topsham and enjoy a few cheap beers!
Sample the local wines, try some great pizza's and even visit the vineyard. Visit Darts Farm website to book a tour.
16 locals recommend
Pebblebed Vineyard
Sample the local wines, try some great pizza's and even visit the vineyard. Visit Darts Farm website to book a tour.
Sightseeing
Iconic building, more interesting outside than inside. The cathedral green is a great place for al-fresco lunch, or visit the Christmas market during December.
193 locals recommend
Exeter Cathedral
1 The CloistersIconic building, more interesting outside than inside. The cathedral green is a great place for al-fresco lunch, or visit the Christmas market during December.
Getting Around
Very handy trainline for trips to Exeter or Exmouth. From Exeter St Davids you can get anywhere.
Railway Station (Stop A)
Very handy trainline for trips to Exeter or Exmouth. From Exeter St Davids you can get anywhere.