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.

PUBLIC MEETING - Benington Conservation Area Appraisal

Thursday 29 November, 7-9 pm
Village Hall, Benington

East Herts Council is reviewing all of its conservation areas.

In association with Benington Parish Council, East Herts Council is holding this meeting locally to which members of the public are invited.

Essentially the appraisal will identify the special character of the conservation area and wiIl:

• Identify elements that should be retained or enhanced
• Identify detracting elements
• Review the existing boundaries
• Put forward practical enhancement proposals

East Herts Council will then take any comments received into account

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>

Planning Applications for Benington

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