Pebblebed House Self Catering Accomodation ~ Topsham Sunset.
Topsham, the former port of Exeter, is itself a great destination in its own right. The town has a long and ancient history. Originally a Roman hamlet, Topsham's town charter dates back to 1300. Its shipyards supplied boats to sail against the Spanish Armada. Once a lively port, today most traffic on the Exe estuary consists of pleasure craft, though commercial salmon fishermen still work the river, shooting their nets out at low tide in search of elusive, prized (and delicious) Exe salmon. Topsham's historic past is evident in its fascinating Dutch-inspired architecture along The Strand.
Topsham has a sailing club, bowling green, heated outdoor swimming pool (open early mornings for ‘The Nutters Club), tennis courts and a recreational ground with children's playground and skateboard park. There are numerous other activities to pursue, virtually on the doorstep: walking, sailing, windsurfing, kite-surfing, canoeing, cycling (a traffic-free cycle path runs to Exeter), golf (nearby Woodbury Park), bird watching (the Exe estuary is a protected bird sanctuary) and much more.
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