Welcome to Benington

Benington is a small village located in the county of Hertfordshire, England. The village is situated on a hilltop, providing stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The village is known for its historic buildings, including the 12th-century St. Peter's Church, which is a Grade I listed building. The church is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, and it is known for its beautiful stained glass windows and intricate stonework.

In addition to its historic buildings, Benington is also home to a number of local businesses, including a village shop, a pub, and a post office. The village is known for its strong sense of community, and residents often come together for events and activities throughout the year. One of the most popular events in the village is the Benington Chilli Festival, which takes place every August and attracts visitors from all over the country.

Overall, Benington is a charming village with a rich history and a strong sense of community. Its beautiful buildings and stunning views make it a popular destination for tourists, while its local businesses and events make it a great place to live for residents. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a vibrant community, Benington has something to offer everyone.

Local Weather

Partly Cloudy

Temp: 5.2°C

Feels Like: 1.1°C

Wind: 13.6 MPH

Wind Dir: SSW

Local Schools

School	Details
Benington Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Anja Tyler	Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7LP 01438869254 School Website
Walkern Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Jonty Hall	High Street Walkern Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7NS 01438861285 School Website
Aston St Marys Church Of England Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Julie Winwood	School Lane Aston Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7HA 01438880212 School Website
Ashtree Primary School And Nursery Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Maria Janes	Chertsey Rise Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9JQ 01438351090 School Website
Stevenage Education Support Centre Pupil Referral Unit Ages:11-14 Head Teacher Ms Dan Nearney	Collenswood Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9HQ 01438369119 School Website
Ardeley St Lawrence Church Of England Voluntary Aided Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Barbara Young	School Lane Ardeley Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7AJ 01438861284 School Website
Featherstone Wood Primary School Community School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Miss Louise Shuttleworth	Featherston Road Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9PP 01438235550 School Website
Little Munden Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Laura Hale	Church Lane Dane End Ware Hertfordshire SG12 0NR 01920438271 School Website
Camps Hill Primary School Academy Converter Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Emma Flawn	Chells Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0LT 1438233800 School Website
The Nobel School Community School Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Martyn Henson	Mobbsbury Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0HS 01438222600 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Watton-At-Stone Station Road, Watton-At-Stone, Hertfordshire, SG14 3SH 2.74 Miles

Knebworth Park Lane, Knebworth, Hertfordshire, SG3 6AT 3.76 Miles

Stevenage Lytton Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG1 1XT 4.01 Miles

Welwyn North Station Road, Welwyn, Hertfordshire, AL6 0AS 5.83 Miles

Hertford North North Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 1NB 6.79 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chauffeur Drive Solutions 07778 218508 3 Walkern Park Farm Cottages, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7JD 1.11 Miles
All Glass For Cars 07530 656995 30 Skylark Corner, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 9NL 1.93 Miles
R C S Chauffeur Services 07711 596288 45 Beane Avenue, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7DL 2.07 Miles
Academy Chauffeurs 01438 367900 83 The Pastures, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 7DF 2.37 Miles
Chauffeur-Line 01992 505050 14 Beane Road, Hertford, Hertfordshire, SG14 3RG 2.39 Miles
Graham's Taxis 01920 212223 The Cranny, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG11 1JQ 2.40 Miles
Home Kevin Taxi Services 07812 019384 26 Fry Road, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 0QQ 2.43 Miles
Asap Taxis Ltd 01438 210310 420 Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8HD 2.58 Miles
Dane-End Taxis 01920 438137 Paget Cottages, Ware, Hertfordshire, SG12 0NL 2.70 Miles
Johns Minibuses 07908 750786 51 Aylward Dr, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8US 2.72 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Three Styles Sg2 7Lg Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Dragons Green Sg2 7Lp Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Town Lane Sg2 7Bt Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Lordship Arms Sg2 7Bx Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Clay End Sg2 7Jb Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bennington Road Sg2 7Dy Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
School Lane Sg2 7Ha Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
The Crown Sg2 7Hd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Stevenage Road Sg2 7Nd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Walkern Po 79 High St Sg2 7Nt Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Edmonds Drive Sg2 9Rr Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Long Lane Sg2 7Hf Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Magpie Crescent Sg2 9Pu Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Osprey Gardens Sg2 9Pd Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Wood End Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Oak Tree Close Surgery	Oak Tree Close Benington Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 7QZ
The Poplars Surgery 01438 351359	Sainsburies Car Park Area Magpie Crescent Poplars Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9QQ
Stevenage South Pcn Hub 01438 361111	Shephall Health Centre Ridlins End Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9QZ
Shephall Health Centre 01438 312097	Shephall Health Centre Ridlins End Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9QZ
Manor House Surgery	13 Emperors Gate Stevenage SG2 7QX

Local Stores

Shephall
14 The Hyde
Shephall
Stevenage
Hertfordshire
SG2 9SE
01438 317950
Store Website
2.39 miles

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SPAR - Euro Garages - Broadwater
Euro Garages
Broadwater Crescent
Broadwater
Stevenage
SG2 8EH
01438 352065
Store Website
3.1 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Walton Lodge Vets
4 The Glebe Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 0DJ 01438 364354 reception.stevenage@waltonlodgevets.com Website 2.55 miles

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Medivet Stevange - Valley Vets
9 Hydean Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 9XH 01438 369390 stevenage@medivet.co.uk Website 2.97 miles
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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Roebuck
Roebuck Gate Stevenage Hertfordshire SG2 8HP 01438 354599 enquiries@roebuckvets.co.uk Website 3.28 miles
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Roebuck Veterinary Group - Great Ashby
Great Ashby Veterinary Hospital St Francis House Whitehorse Lane Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 6DU 01438 745833 enquiries@roebuckvets.co.uk Website 3.37 miles
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Ballinger Equine
East Barn, Fairclough Hall Farm Halls Green Weston Hitchin Hertfordshire SG4 7DP 01462 414008 office@ballingerequine.com Website 3.61 miles

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Community Pet Clinic
Jollyes Petfood Superstores Monkswood Retail Park Elder Way Stevenage Hertfordshire SG1 1TL Website 3.64 miles


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Local Dog Walks

Aston End / Aston
Down By The River Beane Just Outside Of Aston End There Is A Great Walk That Goes Either Way. You Could Reach This From Walking From Stevenage And Stop Off In The Crown Pub. The Walk Runs Alongside The River Which Is Sometimes Dried Out. Ford Ln Lancashire 1.15 miles

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Walkern 3 Mile
A 3 Mile Walk Starting And Ending At The Yew Tree Pub In Walkern The Walk Consists Of A Short High Street Walk Then Into Fields. It Has A Small Incline. And Should Take Just Over An Hour At An Average Pace 99 High St Walkern Stevenage SG2 7NU 1.62 miles

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Church Farm Ardeley
Church Farm, Ardeley Is Just Over 170 Acres Of Farm Land, With Plenty Of Dog Walking Routes. Dogs Are Welcome On The Farm, In The Farm Shop, Café And Pub. Ardeley Stevenage SG2 7AH 2.30 miles

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Great Ashby District Park Field Walk
This Route Starts And Ends At The Great Ashby District Park. With Plenty Of Fields And Woods To Be Off The Lead Plus Some Very Quiet Dead End Lanes. 19 Windermere Cl Stevenage Lancashire SG1 6AG 2.74 miles

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Old Knebworth Two Woods Walk
99-103 Park Ln Knebworth SG3 6PP 4.29 miles Nearest Postcode Is Sg3 6Pp - Look For The Footpath Sign And Electricity Station.

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Standon Fields
Paper Mill Ln Standon Ware SG11 1LD 5.97 miles

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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	-14.4°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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