Welcome to Shimpling Village

Shimpling is in the district of Babergh and Mid Suffolk (BMSDC) and lies south of Bury St. Edmunds by about 7 miles, and north of Sudbury by about 6 miles. It lies on the western edge of the BMSDC area on the boundary with West Suffolk District. Lawshall lies to the north, Apheton and Long Melford to the south and east, and Hartest and Stansted to the west.

Shimpling is an ancient, agricultural landscape. Bronze age finds and ancient earthworks indicate people have been living here for thousands of years, making use of the water supply from the Chad Brook, and the plentiful supply of wood that would have been present in past centuries. It was known as ‘Shimplingthorne’ in times past and still features ancient remnants of woodlands and hints of a medieval deer park. Shimpling retains a strong connection with farming and agricultural development, and Park Farm is a showcase for organic farming and education in Suffolk today.

Shimpling lies across a rolling, shallow valley landscape, focused around the Chad Brook- part of the headwaters of what will develop into the River Stour. Lowest lying land forming a shallow trough through the centre and west of the parish. The rest of the area is gently sloping and gently rolling valleyside, with the northern edges of the parish rising towards the plateau. The rolling topography is a key part of the parish’s scenic distinctiveness.

Latest Parish Information.

Village Hall events below and many more here.

Village Survey - review the Survey Results Boards here.

More information on developing the Shimpling Neighbourhood Plan can be found here.