Topsham guidebook
Food scene
The Lighter Inn
Lovely pub on the quay, great reasonably priced food, parking.
The Passage House Inn
Ferry RoadLovely pub with beer garden overlooking the estuary.
The Globe
34 Fore StGreat pub with open fire and newly renovated beer garden.
Marcello
Lovely Italian restaurant in the heart of Topsham
Pig And Pallet
10 Topsham QuayPork restaurant based on Topsham quay.
Lovely cafe with eat in or take away options, coffee & cakes, on Topsham Quay
12 locals recommend
Route 2 Cafe & Apartments
1 Monmouth HillLovely cafe with eat in or take away options, coffee & cakes, on Topsham Quay
Plum
86 Fore StTake away food cakes & coffee
Denley's Essence Of India
62 High StAward winning Indian restaurant and busy take away.
The Boathouse Café
Delicious crepes, coffee and cake
Neighbourhoods
Topsham was named one of the top ten places to live in 2021 by the Sunday Times, and it’s not hard to see why.
It’s a 10 minute flat walk from the property to the centre of Topsham, where there are numerous independent shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and ferry trips.
There is a large play park with scooter / skate ramps, and an adjoining recreation field with views over the estuary. It’s an 8 minute walk from the property to Topsham train station, with half hourly trains to Exmouth and Exeter.
106 locals recommend
Topsham
Topsham was named one of the top ten places to live in 2021 by the Sunday Times, and it’s not hard to see why.
It’s a 10 minute flat walk from the property to the centre of Topsham, where there are numerous independent shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs, and ferry trips.
There is a large play park with scooter / skate ramps, and an adjoining recreation field with views over the estuary. It’s an 8 minute walk from the property to Topsham train station, with half hourly trains to Exmouth and Exeter.
Beaches
Exmouth Beach
3 Queen's DrStunning sandy beach and plentiful watersports.
Traveler advice
Don't miss
Local activities
Water sports such as Paddleboarding and kayaking are popular on the estuary at Topsham, Exeter canal, or Exmouth beach (hire outlets in Exmouth and Exeter Quay).
Small ferry trips are available from Topsham (nature cruises and pub trips) and there are larger day trip cruises from Exmouth. There is a wonderful cycle trail from Topsham along the estuary to Exmouth & beyond (45 mins) or into Exeter Quay (30mins) - or stop at a pub along the way! normal / electric bike hire is available at Route 2 cafe in Topsham. Mountain bike trails available at Haldon Forest. Horse riding stables nearby.