The Parish of Slapton is a delightful, rural, coastal Parish comprising the village of Slapton, hamlets of Start and Hansel and many rural farms. It is located in the South Hams, Devon within a National Landscape (area of outstanding natural beauty). Approximately 600 people live in the Parish. Slapton village is located a quarter of a mile inland from Start Bay, famous for Operation Tiger and a series of landing exercises carried out on Slapton Sands prior to the D-Day landings in June 1944. The village lies within a conservation area with thatched cottages, leets and narrow windy streets around St James the Great Church, which was dedicated to St James in 1318. The village and wider Parish are steeped in history dating back to the late 13th and early 14th Century. Slapton village has two pubs, a community shop, a village hall, two churches, several campsites, a defibrillator, a listed BT phone box, a recreation field, a playground, a community nature field and it is home to the Field Studies Council's Slapton Ley field centre. There is also a network of Parish footpaths and a bridleway to explore (including through Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve).
There are currently no scheduled meetings
ROAD TRAFFIC REGULATION ACT 1984 SECTION 14 THE COUNTY OF DEVON (TEMPORARY RESTRICTION) (DEER BRIDGE CROSS TO SANDS ROAD, SLAPTON) NOTICE 2026 TEMPORARY PROHIBITION OF THROUGH TRAFFIC DEVON COUNTY COUNCIL hereby give NOTICE that: From THURSDAY 15 OCTOBER 2026 for a maximum of 5 days
Slapton Parish Council is introducing new signage guidelines following a rise in resident requests. The framework aims to balance local event needs with preserving our village heritage and ensuring roadside.
Slapton Parish Council has allocated a total of £400 for y/e 2026-27 (two grants of £200 each), which it can contribute towards community projects, initiatives or events.
The popular Slapton Community Café is officially returning on Monday, 2nd November, bringing residents together once again for warm drinks, delicious treats, friendly conversation, games and puzzles.
