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).

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Forthcoming Meetings

Council Meeting 7th September 2026

Meeting: Full Council

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News

7 July 2026 - Climate

Torcross Sea Defence Urgent Works public drop in event – post event information

The Environment Agency have shared a copy of the information provided at the public drop in event last month.
7 July 2026 - Transport

Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce: A379 Economic Impact Survey

Dartmouth & District Chamber of Commerce are asking businesses to take part in their A379 Economic Impact Survey
7 July 2026 - Cost of Living

South Hams District Council: Crisis and Resilience Fund

District Councillor Laurel Lawford is trying to spread the word that help is available from South Hams District Council for people facing sudden financial difficulties.
7 July 2026 - Transport

Warning from South Hams District Council: Beware of scammers targeting car parks with fake QR codes

South Hams District have issued a warning to car park users that scanners are targeting car parks by sticking QR codes to parking machines and signs.