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You have chosen to live in a friendly and thriving Bedfordshire village.

Shillington occupies an attractive area of countryside but is close enough to many towns to enjoy their facilities and within easy reach of London. Shillington grew around a small hill where a Church has stood for a thousand years or more. The village has a distinct shape and is based on several clusters of houses, or ‘ends’, and hamlets. It is near the north eastern end of the Chiltern Hills and part of the Parish lies within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here, there are extensive views and nature reserves with unusual plants and wildlife.

But a village isn’t just about its place in the world, it’s about its people. They make the village what it is by their actions. Shillington has plenty of history. From Scyttle - the Saxon after whom the village is named - through to its modern residents, Shillington is really the sum total of what its inhabitants have done or achieved. It will continue to be so in the future.

This directory gives information that will help you to settle in Shillington. By supporting the businesses, services and voluntary groups listed here, you can help them prosper. Without your help, they will die.

Shillington Parish Council has produced this guide and is committed to maintaining the character and vitality of the village. Please contact your Parish Councillors and tell them about your interests and ideas. These could make Shillington an even better place to be in years to come.

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