Villages · East of England
Shimpling
In or near Burston.
Shimpling — a village in england east.
Geographer — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Diss · 4.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Suffolk Coast & Heaths
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shimpling is a village located in the East of England. It is characterised by its rural landscape and traditional English architecture. The village offers a glimpse into local life, with a small community and various amenities typical of a rural setting. Visitors can expect a quiet environment, making it suitable for leisurely walks and exploration of the surrounding countryside.
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- Coordinates
- 52.4025, 1.1677
- County
- Norfolk
- District
- South Norfolk
- Parish
- Burston and Shimpling
- Postcode
- IP21 4UH
- Parliamentary constituency
- Waveney Valley
- Nearest railway station
- Diss — 4.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2637973 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Shimpling Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 0.0 km
St George's Church, Shimpling
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Historic churches · 1.3 km
Dickleburgh War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.3 km
Dickleburgh
Villages · 1.3 km
Dickleburgh Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.4 km
Burston Crown Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.8 km
Burston Strike School
Historic houses · 1.9 km
Burston Village Sign
Public art & sculpture · 1.9 km
Gissing War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 2.5 km
Nearby
📷 3Public art & sculpture · East of England
Shimpling Village Sign
Shimpling Village Sign — a public art in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
St George's Church, Shimpling
St George's Church, Shimpling — church in Shimpling, Norfolk, England, UK.
Flagship📷 5Towns & cities · East of England
Burston
Burston — village in Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Historic churches · East of England
Church of All Saints
Church of All Saints — Anglican church in Dickleburgh, Norfolk, England, UK.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · East of England
Dickleburgh War Memorial
Dickleburgh War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Where to eat & stay near Shimpling
Places to stay
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Westbrook Green Farm
Westbrook Green Farm — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
The Willows Campsite
The Willows Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · East of England
Red Lion Campsite
Red Lion Campsite — a caravan park in england east.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · East of England
Hong Xin
Hong Xin — a restaurant in england east.
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📷 7Historic pubs · East of England
The Fighting Cocks Public House
The Fighting Cocks Public House in England East, United Kingdom.
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shimpling?
- Shimpling is in Norfolk, East of England, United Kingdom (postcode IP21 4UH), in the parish of Burston and Shimpling.
- What is Shimpling?
- Shimpling — a village in england east.
- How do I get to Shimpling?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode IP21 4UH.
- Is Shimpling a protected site?
- Yes — Shimpling is part of the Suffolk Coast & Heaths National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Shimpling?
- The nearest railway station is Diss, about 4.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode IP21 4UH.