Welcome to Shimpling

Shimpling is a small village located in the county of Suffolk, England. The village is situated in the Babergh district and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village is known for its picturesque landscapes, historic buildings, and friendly community. Shimpling is a popular destination for tourists who are looking for a peaceful and relaxing getaway.

One of the most notable landmarks in Shimpling is the St. George's Church. The church dates back to the 14th century and is known for its stunning architecture and beautiful stained glass windows. The church is a popular destination for visitors who are interested in history and architecture. The church is also a popular venue for weddings and other special events.

Shimpling is also known for its beautiful countryside. The village is surrounded by rolling hills, lush green fields, and picturesque woodlands. The countryside is home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and rabbits. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely walk or bike ride through the countryside and take in the stunning views. The village is also home to several nature reserves, which are home to a variety of rare and endangered species.

Local Schools

School	Details
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Lawshall Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-10 Head Teacher Ms Clare Pamela Lamb	The Street Lawshall Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4QA 01284828223 School Website
Hartest Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Woolmer	The Row Hartest Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4DL 1284830343 School Website
Glemsford Primary Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mr Nicolas George	Lion Road Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF 01787283200 School Website
Cockfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs Trudie Harkin	Cockfield Bury St Edmunds Suffolk IP30 0LA 01284828287 School Website
Lavenham Community Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rory Michael	Barn Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9RB 01787247350 School Website
Long Melford Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Amanda Woolmer	Cordell Road Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9ED 1787379929 School Website
Cavendish Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Cheryl Wass	The Green Cavendish Sudbury Suffolk CO10 8BA 01787280279 School Website
Acton Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Jonathan Gray	Lambert Drive Acton Sudbury Suffolk CO10 0US 01787377089 School Website
Great Whelnetham Church Of England Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Claire Flatman	Stanningfield Road Great Whelnetham Bury St. Edmunds IP30 0UA 1284386203 School Website
Woodhall Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lisa Tweed	Mayflower Way Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1ST 1787373661 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Sudbury Station Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 6SU 6.52 Miles

Dullingham Station Road, Dullingham, Suffolk, CB8 8UP 7.39 Miles

Bury St Edmunds Station Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP32 6AD 8.47 Miles

Thurston Station Hill, Thurston, Suffolk, IP31 3QU 9.25 Miles

Bures The Paddocks, Off Station Hill, Bures, Suffolk, CO8 5HS 10.00 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Colins Private Hire 01787 280604 Mirrorvilla/Flax La, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7RS 3.15 Miles
Sjb Cars 01787 282888 Slaters Bldg, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7SG 3.34 Miles
Manor Cars 01787 880880 Lower Road, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 7QU 3.90 Miles
Excel Cars 01787 464544 44 Richard Burn Way, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1SY 5.46 Miles
Suffolk Chauffeur Service 07706 997044 4 Rimmer Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PX 5.57 Miles
Select Cars 01787 319700 38 Drake Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 1PN 5.69 Miles
Maeday Executive Cars 01787 278600 Sweet Briar Close, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 8RA 6.05 Miles
Sudbury Town Taxis 01787 377366 6 Addison Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2YW 6.09 Miles
A To B Cars 01787 372237 7 Mills Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2XX 6.31 Miles
Fox Cars 01787 376385 7 Mills Rd, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 2XX 6.31 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip29(D) Stanstead Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Little Chadacre No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Shimpling Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1040D - Tye Green Alpheton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Hartest Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1066D - Old Bury Road Alpheton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1098D - Upper Street Stanstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1024D - Bridge Street Alpheton No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Street (Primary School) No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Green Hartest No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Lawshall Green No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Co10 1030D - Lower Street Stanstead No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Street Farm No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) The Glebe No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip29(D) Lawshall Rectory No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Glemsford Surgery 01787 280484	The Surgery Lion Road, Glemsford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 7RF
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Lavenham Branch Surgery - Covid Local Vaccination Service 2	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury CO10 9SA
Church Street, Lavenham 01787 242250	36 Church Street Lavenham Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9SA
The Long Melford Practice 01787 378226	The Long Melford Practice Cordell Rd, Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9EP

Local Stores

Lavenham
80a High Street
Lavenham
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 9PT
01787 247242
Store Website
3.58 miles

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SPAR Glemsford
SPAR
Bells Lane
Glemsford
CO10 7QA
01787 280382
Store Website
2.7 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Ben Payne T/A Essex And Suffolk Equine
Rose Cottage Lower Street Stanstead Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9AL 01787703800 reception@esequinevets.co.uk Website 2.05 miles

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Swayne &Amp; Partners Limited
Little St. Marys Long Melford Sudbury Suffolk CO10 9HY 01787 370773 swaynevetslm@live.co.uk Website 3.86 miles
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Hawkedon And Homefield Vets Ltd
Hawkedon Veterinary Surgery Rede Road Hawkedon Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP29 4NP 01284 789428 Website 3.86 miles

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Mulberry Court Veterinary Surgery
171-173 Melford Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 1JU 01787 881888 surgery@mulberryvets.co.uk Website 5.80 miles

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Ardmore Veterinary Group Ltd
57 Cornard Road Sudbury Suffolk CO10 2XB 01787 372588 ardmore@ardmorevets.co.uk Website 6.56 miles
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Bury St Edmunds Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Moreton Hall Retail Park Bedingfeld Way Bury St. Edmunds Suffolk IP32 7BT 01284 706 012 burystedmunds@vets4pets.com Website 7.65 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Nowton Park
A Lovely Mixed Walk. Great For Kids And Dogs To Explore. Off Leash Areas Deeper In. Forest Trails, Maze, Football Pitches, Play Park, Cafe, Paid Parking. Nowton 6.34 miles Lots Of Short And Long Trials. Sign Posted.

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Ickworth House
This Is National Trust Owned Property, Fantastic For Dogs With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. There Are Sheep Around At Sometimes Of Year But This For Only A Short Part Of The Walk. Parking Is Free But You Will Have To Pay Entry Fees As Its National Trust. In A Nutshell It’S A Fantastic Walk And I Go At Least Once A Week. Views Are Spectacular And Ickworth House Is Unique. 17 Dairy Cottages 6.88 miles

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Hardwick Heath
Lovely Field And Wooded Walk, With The Option Of A Longer Walk Taking In Nearby Farmer Fields 77 Hardwick Ln 7.11 miles

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West Stow Forest
From The Car Park, Follow The Yellow Topped Posts. The Walk Is About 3 Miles, Relatively Easy And Takes About An Hour. Toilets, Cafe And A Children's Play Area Are About A Mile Further Up The Road At West Stow Anglo-Saxon Village Forest Lodge West Stow 12.78 miles West Stow

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Green Lane
Lovely Dog Walk, Down A Long Lane. About 1 Mile To The Bottom, Which You Can Then Do A Uturn And Extend Your Walk Further Into The Farmers Fields Or Walk Back. New Rd 14.10 miles

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Tuddenham Fountains
The Walk Is Across Fields With A Stream Running Beside It. If You Go Through The Fields You Come To A Big Pool Of Water For Swimming And Playing. The Walk Extends Further And Will Circle Round Back To The Main Road At Tuddenham Depending Which Route You Take. Sometimes There Are Sheep In The Field So You Will Need To Take A Lead With You. This Is My Dogs Favourite Place, The Stream Has Claimed A Lot Of Balls. Kendall Court The Green Tuddenham 14.46 miles Right Next To The Fountain Pub There'S A Road That Goes Beside It And Small Area To Park

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