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About Shimpling

Shimpling is a Suffolk village about 15km southwest of Bury St Edmunds, reached via the A134 and minor roads through Lawshall. Most visitors arrive from the A14, whilst locals use the network of B-roads connecting surrounding villages like Hartest and Stanstead. The area has over 40 EV charging points nearby, and the village sits close to Wattisham Airfield, where Army Air Corps helicopters provide a distinctive soundtrack to daily life.

Where is Shimpling on the map?

Shimpling is in England, at 52.129, 0.717 - about 9 km south-east of Rede.

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Shimpling Street2 mi 5 minAudley End, Suffolk2 mi 5 minBridge Street2 mi 10 minHanningfield Green3 mi 5 minHartest3 mi 10 minLawshall3 mi 5 minCross Green, Suffolk 33 mi 10 minHibb's Green3 mi 10 minStanstead3 mi 10 minMile End, Suffolk3 mi 10 minHarrow Green4 mi 10 minBrockley4 mi 10 minBoxted4 mi 15 minSomerton4 mi 15 minAlpheton5 mi 10 min

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The closest airport to Shimpling is London Stansted Airport, 62 km (about 1 h 17 min by car).

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