Romansleigh Community Website
Romansleigh's community website is a central hub offering local news, parish council updates, and event information. It supports community engagement and provides resources for residents and visitors to stay connected with parish life in North Devon.
Upcoming Community Events:
Keep up with Romansleigh’s events, including local meetings, seasonal celebrations, family activities, and community projects to stay connected with your neighbours.
Parish Council meeting will be held in the Village Hall on Monday 17th August, 2026 at 7 pm.
All welcome to attend.
First of New Season - title to be announced.
NOTE: The film will be screened in the Village Hall (not the church) on Wednesday the 16th September at 7.30 pm. We hope this will not be too much of a shock to the traditionalists, as we can offer comfy seats, warmth and toilets apart from our usual tea and cakes!
Come along for tea, coffee, cake and a chat, and help raise money for people affected by cancer at our Macmillan Coffee Morning in Romansleigh Parish Hall on Saturday 3rd October - 10am to 12 noon.
£3.00 entry on the door includes a drink and a cake. Children go free.
Community Information
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Romansleigh Parish Council
The Parish Council is a legally recognised and elected body of local people charged with the responsibility of managing and maintaining some key elements of the village and village life.
The council receives funds, twice yearly, from your council tax (the amount is shown on your council tax bill) and strives to use this money fairly and evenly for the benefit of the whole village.
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The Community
The community of Romansleigh is made up of 4 working farms plus a small village of around 30 inhabitants and scattered properties throughout the parish.
We have the church of St. Rumon and a village hall, but no other public amenities.
Although small in number, the community is vibrant, friendly, welcoming and supportive.
Various community events are held throughout the year including film nights, our annual Romansleigh Revel (like a village fete), community get-togethers, quiz nights, pub nights and much more.
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The Surrounding Area
Romansleigh Parish is set among the hills and valleys of North Devon (around 4 miles south of South Molton, between Exmoor and Dartmoor. The parish lies approx. 4 miles south, south east of the market town of South Molton, nestling in the foothills of Exmoor, surrounded clockwise from the north by the Parishes of Mariansleigh, Meshaw, Chulmleigh and Kings Nympton.
North Devon is known for its dramatic cliffs, wild seas and surfing beaches. Natural features range from the biodiverse sand dunes at Braunton Burrows to rocky cliffs and coves along the South West Coast Path. The famous Tarka Trail footpath and cycleway passes by the medieval town of Barnstaple.
Latest News from around the Area:
Stay updated on parish news, community activities, and local life in North Devon. Whether you live here or are visiting, this helps you stay connected with our lively community.
There's something special happening at St. Rumon's this month — our little church is about to welcome a beautiful new hand-made gate, and it comes with a story worth telling …
Mark your calendars for traditional Devon day out for the whole family! Sunday 2nd August, 2026 from 2.00 to 5.00 pm.
Wow - what a show! Last weekend Romansleigh was treated to an amazing show by renowned Canadian cellist Raphael Weinroth-Browne. We have Beaford Arts and the Arts Council to thank for giving us the pleasure of this performance held in St. Rumons Church right here in the village.
Local Government Re-organisation Proposals - There is still time for you to have your say!
Our annual Revel was held on Sunday afternoon 3rd August this year in the Webber's Barn and Field at the heart of the village. With sunny spells, the few showers we had didn’t dampen the enthusiasm of organisers and visitors alike.
Video instructions of how to use our specific defibrillator which is mounted on the wall of the Parish Hall porch.
The PC are gauging our community’s view on adopting the ‘20 is plenty’ speed limit through the village.
Our annual Revel was held on Sunday afternoon 7th August this year in the Webber's Barn and Field at the heart of the village. In a week of storms and high winds, we were blessed on the Sunday by perfect weather!
Find the August 2023 edition of The Rural Bulletin, published by the Rural Services Network, here.
Could you volunteer a little of your time to give someone a lift or give a carer some respite?
Romansleigh Parish Council is seeking a Parish Clerk /Responsible Finance Officer to join them.
Interested in joining us on the Parish Council? We’re a friendly bunch and work in a democratic group to support our Parish.
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a vacancy has arisen in the Office of Councillor for the Romansleigh Parish Council.
If you own a firearm you may want to read this firearms licensing update issued by the Devon and Cornwall Police.
If you’re a farmer you may be interested in this survey that has been put out by the rural policing team.
Interested in joining us on the Parish Council? We’re a friendly bunch and work in a democratic group to support our Parish.
Here’s a good way to do your bit to help the people of Ukraine during this current crisis.
The Police are urging us all to help the emergency services find us with this amazing new app.
The future of St. Rumons Church hangs in the balance. Your opinion is sought and a decision will have to be made by the community.
The Safer Devon Partnership has created a new hard-hitting film warning people across Devon of the threat of radicalisation.
Join us and make a difference. Please contact us if you are interested in being co-opted on to the Parish Council.
Another successful event was held on Sunday afternoon 4th August on the Webber's field in the heart of the village.
This year’s Revel will take place on Sunday 4th August. Lots of helping hands before the event will be very welcome!
About Romansleigh
A civil parish within the North Devon District Council area.
Romansleigh is just over 4 miles south, south east of South Molton nestling in the hills between Exmoor and Dartmoor with a geographic area of 3.91 sq. miles with an estimated population of 100. It is surrounded clockwise from the north, by the Parishes of Mariansleigh, Meshaw, George Nympton and Kings Nympton.
The Parish Church is dedicated to St Rumon, believed to have been an Irish missionary who travelled the West Country spreading Christianity during the 6th Century AD.