Benington is a small, picturesque village set in the Hertfordshire countryside and has been described as one of the most attractive villages in the county.

It is located in north-east Hertfordshire, to the east of Stevenage, and is 35 miles north of London.

The village has a strong farming history, and much of the surrounding countryside is still agricultural.

It has a population of just over 1000, two churches, a primary school, two public houses, and is home to Benington Lordship with its well known gardens.

It also has a branch of Ernest Doe, the UK's largest agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery dealers in the UK. Their store supplies a wide range of country clothing, footwear and domestic garden machinery and they are sponsors of this website.

Parish Council vacancies

Following the Elections on 2 May vacancies now exist for two members on the Benington Parish Council.

Anyone interested in being co-opted to serve on the Council should contact the Parish Clerk at clerk.beningtonpc@yahoo.co.uk (or 01438 869688) giving general details about yourself and saying why you want to serve as a Parish Councillor.  You must be suitably qualified to serve and further details can be obtained from the undersigned

All applications must be received on or before Friday, 10th May 2019.  If you have any questions or need more information, please contact the Parish Clerk.

Notice of Uncontested Election
of Parish Councillors for Benington

Click here for details

Win up to £5,000 for your community project through the the Calor Rural Community Fund

click here for details

Neighbourhood Plan for Benington

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Benington now has its own Film Club.

It is held in the Village Hall and film night is normally the first Friday of the month.

The club is still open for more members, the joining fee is £12.50 per individual, or £25 for a family membership that includes children. For that you get a showing of 12 films a year that runs from December to December. Subscriptions for the new season will be due at the December showing.

Doors open at 7:30pm and the film starts at 8pm. There is a licensed bar.

For details of films showing, click here, or email kate.j.daniel@gmail.com>

Parish Council Meeting Dates

Planning Applications for Benington

Wild Benington!
Read about wildlife sightings in and around Benington on the
wildlife page