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About Benington

There is a sunlit stillness that pervades the curving country lanes of Benington. There is an atmosphere of cool and calm and one could be forgiven for thinking that the modern world had passed Benington by. This classic Hertfordshire village has long enjoyed the reputation of being one of the prettiest, a reputation that is fully justified. A row of enchanting black and white cottages edge the one side of the village green and the village pond has a family of ducks who vie with each other for food fed by villagers and visitors alike.

Close to the pond is a large Georgian Manor House which is entitled, The Lordship, it is an extremely handsome building, so too, is the church which has a short spike rising above a short turreted square tower and an interior that contains faded medieval wall paintings of flowers and tombs topped by effigies of a knight and his lady. They date 14th and 15th-century, the knight wears chain mail and the lady has beautiful, long hair. The other knight is in plate armour and his lady wears a wimple. Both tombs are exquisite and well preserved. The church contains many other treasures, it's hansome propertions look stunning when dappled in the fading evening sunlight, it is a house of God that is worthy of time looking around and a moment spent in reverent prayer.

Benington, is a wide, spacious village, full of ancient trees, wide grassed open spaces around which are set picturesque cottages and gorgeous old farmhouses in meadows where cattle graze contenedly in the silent stillness of the late evening which sees a misty moon rise and shine, as if in blessing, on this perfectly peaceful English village scene.

You should come and experience Benington for yourself, it is surrounded by other equally delightful places, especially the romantic ruins of an ancient castle and closeby there are delightful gardens that are open to the public. There are many restaurants, pubs and inns in the area and the nearby town of Stevanage has a host of well stocked shops and a museum which tells a little of local history. Take time out - you will enjoy it

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Distances and directions below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner

Recommended attractions near Benington

Benington Lordship	(0.4 miles, 0.6 km)	Pictures
Fairlands Valley Park	(2.5 miles, 4.1 km, direction W)	Pictures
Knebworth House	(4.6 miles, 7.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Brocket Hall	(8.3 miles, 13.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Hatfield House	(9.9 miles, 16.0 km, direction S)	Pictures
Paradise Wildlife Park	(10.7 miles, 17.2 km, direction S)	Pictures
Great Wood Country Park	(12.0 miles, 19.3 km, direction S)	Pictures
Rothamsted Park	(12.6 miles, 20.3 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Wardown Park Museum	(12.7 miles, 20.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Barton Hills Nature Reserve	(13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction W)	Pictures
Redbournbury Mill	(13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SW)	Pictures
St Albans Cathedral and Abbey Church	(14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Sharpenhoe Clappers	(14.3 miles, 23.0 km, direction W)	Pictures
Verulamium Park St Albans	(14.6 miles, 23.5 km, direction SW)	Pictures
Wrest Park House and Gardens	(14.9 miles, 24.0 km, direction NW)	Pictures

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Recommended towns near Benington

Ardeley in the county of Hertfordshire (2.5 miles, 4.0 km, direction N)
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Stevenage in the county of Hertfordshire (3.6 miles, 5.8 km, direction W)
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Baldock in the county of Hertfordshire (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction NW)
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Great Hormead in the county of Hertfordshire (7.6 miles, 12.2 km, direction NE)
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Hitchin in the county of Hertfordshire (8.2 miles, 13.2 km, direction NW)
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Much Hadham in the county of Hertfordshire (8.4 miles, 13.5 km, direction E)
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Brent Pelham in the county of Hertfordshire (9.5 miles, 15.3 km, direction NE)
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Wheathampstead in the county of Hertfordshire (9.6 miles, 15.5 km, direction SW)
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Hoddesdon in the county of Hertfordshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SE)
Hoddesdon is an ancient market town located in a spacious area of Hertfordshire close to its boundary with Essex.
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Hatfield in the county of Hertfordshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction SW)
Hatfield is a town with two histories. There is the history of the ancient market town whose roots are firmly embedded in Saxon times, and the modern-day history of a town that grew to meet the demands of the housing population.
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Ashwell in the county of Hertfordshire (10.3 miles, 16.5 km, direction N)
Ashwell embodies some of the finest domestic architecture in England, here in this well preserved village, at a glance you get a pleasurable insight as to what England was like in the 16th and 17th-centuries.
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Broxbourne in the county of Hertfordshire (11.2 miles, 18.1 km, direction S)
This is an attractive place lying close to the eastern border of the county between the River Lee and the Lee Navigation system, with Hoddesdon being the closest town.
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Bishop's Stortford in the county of Hertfordshire (11.8 miles, 18.9 km, direction E)
There are many interesting places to visit including St.Michael's Church which is exceptionally spacious and has a spire that can been seen for miles around.
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St Albans in the county of Hertfordshire (13.8 miles, 22.2 km, direction SW)
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Nearby travel help

Watton-at-Stone Station	(2.6 miles, 4.2 km, direction S)
Knebworth Station	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction SW)
A1(M) Junction 7 (Langley Sidings)	(4.2 miles, 6.8 km, direction W)
A1(M) Junction 8 (Coreys Mill)	(5.0 miles, 8.0 km, direction NW)
London Luton Airport	(11.2 miles, 18.0 km, direction W)
London Stansted Airport	(15.2 miles, 24.5 km, direction E)
Benington to London	(26.7 miles, 43.0 km, direction S)

Hotels & Accommodation in Benington

Hotel Name	Approximate distance from Benington center
Best Western Stevenage - Roebuck Inn	(3.4 miles, 5.5 km, direction W)
Express By Holiday Inn Stevenage	(3.8 miles, 6.1 km, direction W)
The Chequers Inn	(4.1 miles, 6.6 km, direction SW)
Stevenage Central Premier Travel Inn	(4.2 miles, 6.7 km, direction W)
The Cromwell	(4.3 miles, 6.9 km, direction W)
Abbington Hotel	(4.4 miles, 7.0 km, direction W)
Feathers Inn	(5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction SE)
Redcoats Farmhouse Hotel	(5.7 miles, 9.1 km, direction W)
The Quality Hotel Welwyn	(5.9 miles, 9.5 km, direction SW)
The Bell Inn Country Hotel	(6.1 miles, 9.9 km, direction SW)
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