Shipley
Parish in Horsham, West Sussex, England
| Coordinates: | 50.989, -0.374 |
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| OS grid ref: | TQ 14 22 |
Shipley is a small, rural parish a few miles north of Horsham in West Sussex, England. It sits among gently rolling countryside of woodlands, meadows and streams and is especially noted for Shipley Park, a popular country-park area with lakes and waymarked trails that attract walkers, families and birdlife.
Historically agricultural - the name itself reflects an Old English origin linked to sheep grazing - the parish still shows a mix of farms, old cottages and quiet lanes, while many residents commute into Horsham, Gatwick or London. Its combination of peaceful rural life, accessible recreation and proximity to the South Downs makes it a small but well-liked corner of the West Sussex countryside.
Postcode districts covering Shipley
Most populated places nearby
- Brighton and Hove 15 miles24.1 km
- Crawley 11.9 miles19.2 km
- Woking 23.9 miles38.4 km
- Worthing 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Guildford 19.6 miles31.5 km
- Bognor Regis 18.9 miles30.4 km
- Aldershot 24.3 miles39.2 km
- Littlehampton 14.1 miles22.7 km
- Reigate 18.4 miles29.6 km
- Redhill 18.8 miles30.3 km
- Horsham 6.2 miles10 km
- Banstead 24.4 miles39.3 km
Neighbouring places
- Southwater South & Shipley Ward 0.4 miles0.6 km
- Brooks Green Built-up area 1.9 miles3.1 km
- West Grinstead Parish 1.9 miles3.1 km
- Barns Green Built-up area 3 miles4.8 km
- Southwater Built-up area 3.1 miles4.9 km
- Cowfold, Shermanbury & West Grinstead Ward 3.2 miles5.1 km
- Littleworth Built-up area 3.3 miles5.3 km
- West Chiltington, Thakeham & Ashington Ward 3.3 miles5.3 km
- Partridge Green Built-up area 3.7 miles5.9 km
- Southwater North Ward 3.7 miles6 km
- Thakeham Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
- Ashington Built-up area 3.7 miles6 km
Example postcodes in Shipley
RH13 8PX, RH13 0JN, RH13 9DB, RH13 8GL, RH13 0AT, RH13 8PS, RH13 8PY, RH13 8GR, RH13 9DL … See all
Transport links
- London Gatwick Airport 14.3 miles23.1 km
- London Heathrow Airport 33.5 miles53.9 km
- Billingshurst Railway Station 3.8 miles6.1 km
- Christ's Hospital Railway Station 4.3 miles6.9 km
- Milthorpe Road 6.5 miles10.4 km
Hotels near Shipley Ad
- The Kings Head Inn 4.1 miles6.6 km
- South Lodge 5 5.2 miles8.4 km
- Random Hall Hotel 4 6.1 miles9.8 km
- Leonardslee House 5.3 miles8.5 km
- Chequers Hotel 4 6.2 miles10 km
- Roffey Park Institute 8.2 miles13.2 km
- Cottesmore Hotel Golf & Country Club 9.7 miles15.6 km
- Tottington Manor 4 8.1 miles13.1 km
- The Welldiggers Arms 4 9.2 miles14.8 km
- Findon Manor Hotel 3 8.6 miles13.8 km
Schools in Shipley
- Shipley C of E Primary School Primary
- William Penn School Primary
Local points of interest
- South Downs Hill 7.4 miles11.9 km
- Flight Pond Wood Forest 7.5 miles12 km
- The Mens Nature Reserve Nature reserve 7.6 miles12.2 km
- Saint Leonards Forest Forest 7.6 miles12.3 km
- Parham House Estate 7.8 miles12.5 km
- Broadfield Stadium Stadium 10.9 miles17.6 km
- Shoreham Library Library 11.6 miles18.6 km
- The Marlipins Museum Museum 11.6 miles18.7 km
- Sussex Yacht Club Marina 11.7 miles18.9 km
- Shoreham Harbour Harbour 12.4 miles19.9 km
- Withdean Stadium Stadium 13.3 miles21.4 km
- Wakehurst Place Estate 13.5 miles21.7 km