Welcome to Shimpling

Shimpling is a small village located in the county of Norfolk, England. It is situated approximately 5 miles south of the town of Diss and 20 miles east of the city of Norwich. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside and is home to a number of historic buildings and landmarks. One of the most notable landmarks in Shimpling is the St. George's Church, which dates back to the 14th century. The church is known for its impressive architecture and stunning stained glass windows.

In addition to its historic landmarks, Shimpling is also known for its thriving community. The village has a number of local amenities, including a village hall, a pub, and a post office. There are also a number of community events and activities that take place throughout the year, such as the annual Shimpling Fete and the Shimpling Open Gardens event. These events provide an opportunity for residents to come together and celebrate the unique character and charm of their village.

Overall, Shimpling is a picturesque and welcoming village that is steeped in history and tradition. Its beautiful countryside, historic landmarks, and strong sense of community make it a wonderful place to live or visit. Whether you are interested in exploring the village's rich history, enjoying the local amenities, or simply taking in the stunning scenery, Shimpling has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 7.3°C

Feels Like: 3.6°C

Wind: 14.8 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Burston Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Ridgeon	Crown Green Burston Diss Norfolk IP22 5TZ 1379741256 School Website
Dickleburgh Church Of England Primary Academy (With Pre-School) Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Moira Croskell	Harvey Lane Dickleburgh Diss Norfolk IP21 4NL 1379740080 School Website
Scole Church Of England Primary Academy Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jo Cerullo	Norwich Road Scole Diss Norfolk IP21 4ED 1379740654 School Website
Tivetshall Community Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Debbie Ridgeon	School Road Tivetshall St Mary Norwich Norfolk NR15 2BP 1379677350 School Website
Diss High School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Dr Janet Hunt	Walcot Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4DH 01379642424 School Website
Diss Infant Academy And Nursery Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Joanna Cerullo	Fitzwalter Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4PU 1379642675 School Website
Diss Church Of England Junior Academy Academy Sponsor Led Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs J Cerullo	The Entry Diss IP22 4NT 1379642675 School Website
All Saints Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Winfarthing Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rhiannon Price	Mill Road Winfarthing Diss Norfolk IP22 2DZ 01379642767 School Website
Pulham Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Harriet Beckett	Harleston Road Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4SZ 01379676313 School Website
Roydon Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sarah Bradford	Manor Road Roydon Diss Norfolk IP22 5QU 01379642628 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Diss Station Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 2.65 Miles

Eccles Road Station Road, Eccles, Norfolk, NR16 2JG 9.44 Miles

Spooner Row Station Road, Spooner Row, Norfolk, NR18 9AH 9.56 Miles

Attleborough Station Road, Attleborough, Norfolk, NR17 2AS 9.78 Miles

Harling Road Harling Road, Norwich, Norfolk, NR16 2QP 11.25 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Barry's Taxis 01379 643886 17 Falcon Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 2.41 Miles
Taxis Diss 07821 739011 13 Falcon Ave, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4PE 2.41 Miles
A2b Cars 01379 652339 112 Willbye Av, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4NP 2.58 Miles
Diamond Taxis 07765 666444 20 Heywood Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DJ 2.70 Miles
Scole Cabs 01379 741471 Station Rd, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4HN 2.70 Miles
Disstrict Cabs 07951 862101 15 Mount Pleasant, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4DT 2.85 Miles
Jb Taxis 01379 652014 Church Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 2DG 2.87 Miles
Diamond Taxis 07765 666444 82 Louie's Lane, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4QN 2.94 Miles
Able Taxis Ltd 01379 640900 15A Market Place, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4AB 3.03 Miles
Fareway Taxis 01379 640556 Victoria Road, Diss, Norfolk, IP22 4JG 3.04 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Ip21 Dickleburgh Road Shimpling Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Crown Green Burston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dickleburgh Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip21 Rectory Road Dickleburgh Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Moor Dickleburgh Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Mill Green Burston Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Norwich Road Thelveton Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Rectory Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Burston Road Thelveton Diss Ip21 4Ep Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Upper Street Gissing Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 The Common Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip21 Common Rd Dickleburgh Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rectory Rd Post Office Weekday Last Collection:14:45 Saturday Last Collection:09:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ip21 Langmere Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Ip22 Walcot Green Diss Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Lawns Practice 01379 642021	The Lawns Medical Pract. Mount Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG
Parish Fields Practice 01379 642023	Parish Fields Practice The Health Centre Mount Street, Diss Norfolk IP22 4WG
Church Hill Surgery 01379 676227	Church Hill Surgery Station Rd, Pulham Market Diss Norfolk IP21 4TX
Paddock Road Surgery	Paddock Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AR
Eye Health Centre 01379 870689	The Health Centre Castleton Way Eye Suffolk IP23 7DD

Local Stores

Harleston New
Bullock Fair Close
Harleston
Norfolk
IP20 9AT
01379 262150
Store Website
5.77 miles

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Sun	10:00	16:00

SPAR - Stradbroke
Waterloo Road
Church Street
Stradbroke
IP21 5HT
01379 388 547
Store Website
7.5 miles

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Sun	08:30	19:00

Local Vetinary Surgeries

Linden House Veterinary Centre
70 Mission Road Diss Norfolk IP22 4HX 01379 651183 enquiries@lindenhousevets.com Website 2.75 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sun	closed	closed

Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
Cherry Tree Stables Roydon Road Diss Suffolk IP22 4LN 01379 870999 info@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 3.05 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Tue	08:00	18:15
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
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24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Fri	08:00	18:15
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Sat	10:00	13:00
24 hour emergency service 01379870999
Sun	closed	closed
24 hour emergency service 01379870999

Vet3 Equine Care Ltd
Carmel Works Denmark Street Diss Norfolk IP22 4AS 01379 831456 info@vet3equinecare.co.uk Website 3.27 miles
Amenities Out-of-hours service only
Animals Treated
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24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times
Tue	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times
Wed	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Thu	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Fri	08:30	17:00
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Sat	closed	closed
24/7 out of hours service offered outside of these times
Sun	closed	closed
24/7 out of hours service offered out of these times

Uplands Way Veterinary Clinic
Low Road Bressingham Diss Norfolk IP22 2AA 01379 642865 practice-manager@uplandswayvets.co.uk Website 4.61 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:30	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Cherry Tree Vets Ltd
3 Broad Street Harleston Norfolk IP20 9AZ 01379 852999 harleston@cherrytree-vets.co.uk Website 5.80 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
	Open	Close
Mon	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Tue	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Wed	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Thu	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Fri	08:00	18:30
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999
Sat	15:00	18:00
Open clinic - no appointment required Diss practice open clinic 10am-1pm
Sun	closed	closed
24 Hour emergency service 01379852999

Oakwood Veterinary Practice Ltd
Oakwood House Fuller Road Harleston Norfolk IP20 9EA 01379 852146 admin@oakwoodvets.co.uk Website 5.97 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Sat	08:00	12:00
Sun	closed	closed

Local Dog Walks

Wrotham Ling
Sandy Heathland Walk With Small Wooded Area. Wortham Diss IP22 1ST 4.45 miles Make Sure You Go To Wortham Ling And Not The Village Of Wortham Which Is Further South. There Are Two Car Parks.

Location what3words completed.reeling.tidy

A Walk In The Saints
A Long Circular Walk Taking In The 2-Moated Buildings In The Area-Either Take A Picnic Or Refresh Yourself With A Pint And A Sandwich At St Peters Hall (Normally Open Wednesday To Sunday But Telephone Beforehand 01986 782288) Abbey Rd Bungay Lancashire NR35 1NL 10.50 miles

Location what3words photo.interest.difficult

Bungay And Surrounding Area
Three Circular Walks From Earsham Street Cafe In The Centre Of The Pituresque Waveney Valley Town Of Bungay. There Is A 1 Mile Walk Around The Centre Of The Town, A 2½ Mile Walk Around Outney Common And A 5½ Mile Walk That Takes In Bungay, Earsham And The Bath Hills. 7-9 Earsham St Bungay Lancashire NR35 1AE 12.11 miles

Location what3words agreed.swooned.rainbow

Ladybelt Country Park
A Woodland And Heathland Walk Not Too Far From The Centre Of Norwich. The Land Was Once Part Of The Ketteringham Hall Estate Owned By Sir John Boulieau, An Eminent Victorian Figure. Hethersett Rd Norwich Lancashire NR14 8HX 12.23 miles

Location what3words inspector.buying.gone

Knettishall Heath
Great Walking Area, With Several Coloured Paths To Choose From. If Your Dog Loves A Walk With Water Then This Is Perfect. Unnamed Road Lancashire 12.31 miles

Location what3words flamingo.fills.parkway

Earlham Park
Lovely Park On The Edge Of Uea Campus. Open Fields, The River And Woodlands To Explore. 2 The Gardens Norwich Lancashire NR4 7TQ 15.74 miles

Location what3words lend.battle.spices

Weather Forecast

Sunday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-13.1°C	-13.6°C	-14.1°C	-14.8°C	-13.4°C	-11.7°C	-9.5°C	-7.5°C	-6.7°C	-7.1°C	-8.5°C	-9.5°C
Feels Like	-22°C	-22°C	-22.1°C	-22.2°C	-21.2°C	-18.9°C	-15.1°C	-11.8°C	-9.6°C	-10°C	-12.7°C	-14.8°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-9.7°C	-8.7°C	-8°C	-8°C	-6.6°C	-3.5°C	0.8°C	3.9°C	4.4°C	2.7°C	0.5°C	-5.1°C
Feels Like	-15.6°C	-15.1°C	-14.9°C	-15.3°C	-14°C	-10.4°C	-5.1°C	-0.9°C	0.5°C	-0.7°C	-3°C	-9.8°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Cloudy	Cloudy	Sunny	Sunny	Cloudy	Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Cloudy
Temp	-2.8°C	-2°C	-1.9°C	-2.3°C	-1.2°C	1°C	3.5°C	5.1°C	4.9°C	3.5°C	6°C	2.5°C
Feels Like	-6.8°C	-5.8°C	-5.6°C	-5.8°C	-4.8°C	-2.7°C	0°C	1.8°C	2.1°C	1.1°C	3°C	-1°C

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