Welcome to Slapton in Devon

Slapton is a Civil Parish under the South Hams District Council and Devon County Council

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).

Contact Information

Forthcoming Meetings

Council meeting 2nd November 2026

Meeting: Full Council

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News

21 October 2026 - Climate

Environment Agency: Torcross sea defences update and responses to Frequently Asked Questions No. 6 14 October 2026

Project update on plans to protect homes and businesses on Torcross seafront.
21 October 2026 - Climate

Power Cut Preparation Tips

While it has become increasingly rare to experience a power outage, power cuts can and do still happen, especially if cables and equipment become damaged during storms. That’s why Devon County Council are encouraging residents to make a plan and know what to do.
14 October 2026

Have Your Say on Taxi Fares

South Hams District Council are proposing changes to the maximum taxi fares that can be charged in the district and would like to hear your views.
14 October 2026 - Transport

Planned maintenance for Dartmouth Lower Ferry this autumn

From Thursday 29 October until Sunday 13 December 2026, the Hauley VI tugboat and Tom Avis float will have their annual refits and Maritime and Coastguard Agency (MCA) inspections. Therefore, the Lower Ferry will run with one ferry during this time.