Guidebook for Topsham
Arts & Culture
Topsham Museum
25 StrandSmall but well worth a visit
Cracking museum in central Exeter, good for children. And it is FREE!
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Royal Albert Memorial Museum
Queen StreetCracking museum in central Exeter, good for children. And it is FREE!
Shopping
High quality food, drink, clothing and home/garden supplies.
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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!
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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.
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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.
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IKathidrali ye-Exeter
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.
One of the oldest canals in the country the Ship Canal offers many opportunities for walking, cycling, paddle boarding and fishing. From Topsham you can take the little ferry by the passage house across the River Exe to it (check times), from here you can walk the mile or so to the Turf locks for drinks and food and amazing views. With a bike you can go further on to Powderham Castle, the Anchor at Cockwood, Dawlish Warren, over the hill to Dawlish town and even Coryton Cove (great cafe' and pizza place - take cash) and be prepared to carry your bike over the bridge over the railway line. You can use the train to get back to Marsh Barton or vice-versa. If you head North you can visit the Double Locks and Exeter Quay. You can paddleboard/kayak the whole route (no licence required) and hire facilities can be found at the Exeter End (e.g. Kayak Hub).
Exeter Ship Canal
One of the oldest canals in the country the Ship Canal offers many opportunities for walking, cycling, paddle boarding and fishing. From Topsham you can take the little ferry by the passage house across the River Exe to it (check times), from here you can walk the mile or so to the Turf locks for drinks and food and amazing views. With a bike you can go further on to Powderham Castle, the Anchor at Cockwood, Dawlish Warren, over the hill to Dawlish town and even Coryton Cove (great cafe' and pizza place - take cash) and be prepared to carry your bike over the bridge over the railway line. You can use the train to get back to Marsh Barton or vice-versa. If you head North you can visit the Double Locks and Exeter Quay. You can paddleboard/kayak the whole route (no licence required) and hire facilities can be found at the Exeter End (e.g. Kayak Hub).
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.
Entertainment & Activities
Very natural low key activity park in a lovely location. Lots of slides and river based activities and high ropes. Great family day out.
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River Dart Country Park
Very natural low key activity park in a lovely location. Lots of slides and river based activities and high ropes. Great family day out.
Unusual train based museum/gardens tourist attraction, good for small children and train enthusiasts.
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Pecorama station
Unusual train based museum/gardens tourist attraction, good for small children and train enthusiasts.
A lovely drive up onto the moor. Two car parks depending how far you want to walk. Walk up and around the rocks, longer walks in this area. You will often see ponies. Grassy areas for a picnic. Great views on a clear day.
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Haytor Rocks
A lovely drive up onto the moor. Two car parks depending how far you want to walk. Walk up and around the rocks, longer walks in this area. You will often see ponies. Grassy areas for a picnic. Great views on a clear day.