Topsham

A fascinating and quaint historic estuary port, Topsham has some fine architecture. There are Dutch traders’ houses and fine examples of buildings from Georgian and Edwardian times.

The town has an eclectic range of shops for sailors, cooks, collectors and visitors alike. Offering gifts, antiques, clothing, fine wines, local food and natural beauty products, Topsham is a treasure-trove of boutiques located in a traditional maritime environment.

There are a number of character pubs and quality restaurants here, including The Georgian Tea Room which recently won a Taste of the West Gold Award, the Galley Restaurant (Best Restaurant in Devon) and La Petite Maison, which was recently a Silver Taste of the West Award winner. Just outside Topsham, you will find Darts Farm. An entire shopping village under one roof, where you can buy excellent local produce, lifestyle items or dine in the restaurant.

The Exe Estuary supports a wealth of habitats and is a stopping point for migratory birds, including Avocets, Curlews, Lapwings and Brent Geese. RSPB bird watching cruises run from November to March and the hide at Bowling Green Marsh is accessible to wheelchair users.

Topsham Museum is well worth a visit. Housed in a group of late 17th century buildings, exhibits include furnished period rooms, displays of local history and memorabilia of the film star Vivien Leigh.

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