Welcome to Slapton

Slapton is a small village located in the South Hams district of Devon, England. It is situated on the coast of the English Channel and is known for its beautiful beaches and stunning views. The village is surrounded by rolling hills and lush green countryside, making it a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions in Slapton is the beach, which stretches for over three miles along the coast. The beach is a popular spot for swimming, sunbathing, and water sports such as kayaking and windsurfing. There are also several cafes and restaurants located along the beachfront, offering a range of delicious food and drink options.

In addition to its natural beauty, Slapton is also home to several historic landmarks and attractions. The village is home to a number of ancient churches and buildings, including the 14th-century St. James Church and the 16th-century Slapton Manor. Visitors can also explore the nearby Slapton Ley National Nature Reserve, which is home to a diverse range of wildlife and habitats. Overall, Slapton is a charming and picturesque village that offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
Stokenham Area Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Tess Coulthard	Stokenham Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2SJ 01548580551 School Website
Stoke Fleming Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jayne Keller	Stoke Fleming Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0QA 01803770244 School Website
East Allington Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Tom Pether	Church Hill East Allington Totnes Devon TQ9 7RE 1548521305 School Website
Blackawton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Liam Fielding	Blackawton Totnes Devon TQ9 7BE 1803712363 School Website
Charleton Church Of England Academy Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Miss Katie Coombe	West Charleton Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2AL 1548312289 School Website
St John The Baptist Roman Catholic Primary School Dartmouth Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Liz Hamilton	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803832495 School Website
Dartmouth Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-19 Head Teacher Mrs Paul Girardot	Milton Lane Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9HW 01803839700 School Website
Kingsbridge Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Gareth Howells	Belle Cross Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1NL 01548852009 School Website
Kingswear Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Jen Tierney	Lower Contour Road Kingswear Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0BJ 01803752356 School Website
Kingsbridge Academy Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Tina Graham	Balkwill Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1PL 01548852641 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Totnes Station Road, Totnes, Devon, TQ9 5JR 9.88 Miles

Paignton Station Square, Paignton, Devon, TQ4 5EF 10.59 Miles

Torquay Rathmore Road, Torquay, Devon, TQ2 6NU 12.70 Miles

Ivybridge Station Road, Ivybridge, Devon, PL21 0DQ 13.09 Miles

Torre Newton Road, Torre, Devon, TQ2 5DD 13.41 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rob's Taxi 01548 580580 Meadow Court Kiln Lane, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2SF 1.46 Miles
Tuckers Taxis 01548 857758 30 Cotmore Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 2HU 2.31 Miles
Kestrel Taxis 01803 832526 7 Norton View, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9BA 4.50 Miles
Devon Taxis 01803 833778 9 Ivatt Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LD 4.68 Miles
Mickeys Taxis 07812 088935 7 Raleigh Close, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9LB 4.69 Miles
Bluebird Taxis 01803 833522 21 Mashford Av, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9JW 4.87 Miles
Prestige Taxis Dartmouth 01803 714336 144 Victoria Road, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9EG 4.88 Miles
Midway Minibus 01803 834812 14 Hermitage Rd, Dartmouth, Devon, TQ6 9TD 5.02 Miles
Richard's Taxi 01548 852479 2 Ilton Way, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DT 5.14 Miles
A G M Taxis 01548 854141 52 Rack Park Rd, Kingsbridge, Devon, TQ7 1DH 5.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

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Chillington Post Office Collection Today available until:16:30 Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Chillington Health Centre 01548 580214	Chillington Health Centre Orchard Way, Chillington Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 2LB
Dartmouth Medical Practice 01803 832212	Dartmouth Med. Practice The Clifton Surgery 35 Victoria Road Dartmouth, Devon TQ6 9RT
Britannia Medical Centre	Britannia Medical Centre Britannia College College Way Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0HJ
Norton Brook Medical Centre 01548 853551	The Norton Brook Med.Ctr. Cookworthy Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1AE
Redfern Health Centre 01548 842284	Redfern Health Centre Shadycombe Road Salcombe Devon TQ8 8DJ

Local Stores

Dartmouth - Fairfax Place
19-20 Fairfax Place
Dartmouth
Devon
TQ6 9AB
01803 832737
Store Website
5.30 miles

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SPAR East Charleton
East Charleton
Kingsbridge
TQ7 2AP
01548 532906
Store Website
4.0 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

South Moor Vets
Derby Road Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 1JL 01548 852766 admin@southmoorvets.co.uk Website 5.14 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
The Old Mews Roseville Street Dartmouth Devon TQ6 9QH 01803 832422 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 5.25 miles

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Selworthy Vets Ltd
Stumpy Post Surgery Kingsbridge Devon TQ7 4BL 01548 853322 reception@selworthyvets.co.uk Website 5.35 miles


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Silverton Veterinary Practice Ltd
8 Summercourt Way Brixham Devon TQ5 0DY 01803 853060 reception@silvertonvets.co.uk 8.46 miles

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Greenbay Vets Ltd
79 Kingsway Avenue Paignton Devon TQ4 7AB 01803 843836 info@greenbayvets.co.uk Website 9.04 miles
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Dart Vale Veterinary Group
13-15 Penn Meadows Brixham Devon TQ5 9PW 01803 854051 nurses-totnes@dartvale.co.uk Website 9.18 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Lower Dart Valley
This Is A 6.5 Mile Circular Walk Of The Lower Part Of The River Dart Estuary Starting At Dittisham. We Combined Our Walk With A Visit To The National Trust Owned Greenway House, The Summer Home Of Agatha Christie. If Parking Here, Follow The Route Anti-Clockwise, As It Is Important To Cross Using The Dittisham Ferry First As This Is The One That Stops Running First. Malvern Cottage Higher St Dittisham Dartmouth TQ6 0HT 6.71 miles Park In The Dittisham Car Park- Do Not Drive Down To The Key.

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South West Salcombe
This 6.5 Mile Walk Starts And Finished At The National Trust East Soar Car Park (Os Grid Ref: Sx 713 375). Quite, But Not Very Hilly, It Takes You Around The Headland To The South Of Salcombe. Stunning Views. National Trust - East Soar Unnamed Road Kingsbridge TQ7 3DR 8.14 miles Https://W3w.Co/Relies.Unframed.Stitch, Grid Ref: Sx 713 375

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Thurlestone To Bigbury
A Lovely Walk Along The South West Costal Path From Thurlestone To Bigbury. Links Court Thurlestone Kingsbridge TQ7 3JS 9.23 miles

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Thurlestone Beach
This Is A Huge Beautiful Dog Friendly Beach, It Is Also A Very Quiet Spot Compared To Most Beaches! Lovely Clean Clear Water &Amp; Lots Of Pretty Rock Pools To Explore, Also Cliff Walks/Coastal Path &Amp; National Trust Wetlands To Admire, A Truly Beautiful Spot. Thurlestone Beach Is A National Trust Beach Near Kingsbridge Ilbert Rd 9.53 miles National Trust Beach Nr Kingsbridge

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Berryhead Country Park
Coastal Cliff Top Walk, Totally Flat And Buggy Friendly. Great Cafe Serving Breakfast And Lunches 36 Gillard Rd Lancashire 9.97 miles

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Cockington Country Park
Cockington Ln Torquay Lancashire TQ2 6XB 12.51 miles Torquay

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