Towns & cities · West Midlands
Donington
Donington — village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford · 1.1 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
About
Donington is a town, city, village or settlement in the United Kingdom. Recent population estimates put it at around 2,253 people. Wikidata describes it as: "village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire, England, UK". Coordinates: 52.6430°, -2.2850°.
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From the Wikipedia article
Donington is a village in the civil parish of Albrighton and Donington, in Shropshire, England. On 1 April 2025 the parish was abolished and merged with Albrighton and Boscobel to form "Albrighton and Donington". It shared a parish council with the neighbouring parish of Boscobel, due to the latter's small population.
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- Coordinates
- 52.6430, -2.2850
- District
- Shropshire
- Parish
- Albrighton and Donington
- Postcode
- WV7 3ES
- Parliamentary constituency
- The Wrekin
- Population
- 2,253
- Nearest railway station
- Cosford — 1.1 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q578454 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Donington, Shropshire (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Donington Church - geograph.org.uk - 241885.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Other places nearby
Donington and Albrighton
Parks · 0.6 km
Albrighton War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.6 km
Albrighton
Towns & cities · 1.1 km
Albrighton railway station
Heritage railway stations · 1.3 km
David Austin Rose Garden
Botanic gardens · 1.4 km
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Museums · 1.8 km
Lodge
Follies · 1.8 km
BAC VC10 C.1K
Museums · 1.9 km
Bristol Britannia 312
Museums · 1.9 km
RAF Museum Midlands
Museums · 2.0 km
Hawker Siddeley Dominie T.1
Museums · 2.1 km
Hawker Siddeley Nimrod R.1
Museums · 2.1 km
Donington is a village in the West Midlands with a population of 2,253. Our guide lists N attractions within reach.
At a glance
- Population
- 2,253
- Constituency
- The Wrekin
- Top categories near here
Things to see in Donington
40 attractions within 12 km — showing the 24 most editorially-significant. Full guide: things to do in Donington →
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📷 5Reservoirs & lochs · West Midlands
Belvide Reservoir
Belvide Reservoir — Canal feeder reservoir and nature reserve in south Staffordshire, England.
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📷 3Historic churches · West Midlands
Church of St Andrew
Church of St Andrew — Grade I listed church, Shropshire, England, UK.
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Church of St Mary and St Chad
Church of St Mary and St Chad — church in South Staffordshire, England, UK.
📷 4Parks · West Midlands
Donington and Albrighton
Donington and Albrighton — park in United Kingdom.
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📷 3Castles · West Midlands
Tong Castle
Tong Castle — large country house in Shropshire, demolished in 1954.
📷 4Gardens · West Midlands
Speedwell Castle
Speedwell Castle — a garden in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic houses · West Midlands
Boscobel House
Boscobel House — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Museums · West Midlands
RAF Museum Midlands
RAF Museum Midlands — a museum in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Manor houses · West Midlands
Atchley Manor
Atchley Manor — Grade II listed building-listed manor in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Number 13 (School Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Cosford Bridge
Cosford Bridge — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge)
Shropshire Union Canal Number 15 (Eskew Bridge) — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Historic bridges · West Midlands
Bridge Over Wesley Brook At Ngr Sj 7595 0259
Bridge Over Wesley Brook At Ngr Sj 7595 0259 — Grade II listed building-listed bridge in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Brewood War Memorial, In The Churchyard Of St Mary The Virgin And St Chad's Church
Brewood War Memorial, In The Churchyard Of St Mary The Virgin And St Chad's Church — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Albrighton War Memorial
Albrighton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Water Tower, Approximately 20 Metres To North Of Aston Hall
Water Tower, Approximately 20 Metres To North Of Aston Hall — a water tower in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Boscobel, Shropshire
Boscobel was a civil parish in the east of Shropshire, England, on the border with Staffordshire. To the north is the Staffordshire village of Bishops Wood. According to the 2001 census it had a popul
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📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Cosford, Shropshire
Cosford is a village in Shropshire, England. It is located on the A41 road, which is itself just south of junction 3 on the M54 motorway. The village is very small and is mostly made up of dwellings t
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Brewood
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Nearby
📷 4Parks · West Midlands
Donington and Albrighton
Donington and Albrighton — park in United Kingdom.
📷 3Memorials & monuments · West Midlands
Albrighton War Memorial
Albrighton War Memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 3Towns & cities · West Midlands
Albrighton
Albrighton — village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire in the United Kingdom.
📷 4Heritage railway stations · West Midlands
Albrighton railway station
Albrighton railway station — a Grade II-listed railway station in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Botanic gardens · West Midlands
David Austin Rose Garden
David Austin Rose Garden — a botanic garden in england west midlands.
📷 5Museums · West Midlands
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands
Royal Air Force Museum Midlands — a other in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Donington
Places to stay
📷 5Campsites · West Midlands
Ted's Caravan and Camp Site
Ted's Caravan and Camp Site — a campsite in england west midlands.
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📷 5Hotels · West Midlands
Premier Inn (Telford Central)
Premier Inn (Telford Central) — a hotel in england west midlands. 3-star. Brand: Premier Inn.
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📷 5Places to eat & drink
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Codsall Station
Codsall Station — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Pigot Arms
The Pigot Arms in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hail to the Ale
Hail to the Ale in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · West Midlands
Hundred House Hotel
Hundred House Hotel in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic pubs · West Midlands
The Brewery Inn
The Brewery Inn in England West Midlands, United Kingdom.
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Colton
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Flagship📷 3Frequently asked questions
- Where is Donington?
- Donington is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode WV7 3ES), in the parish of Albrighton and Donington.
- What is Donington?
- Donington — village in Albrighton and Donington, Shropshire, England, UK.
- How do I get to Donington?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can use postcode WV7 3ES.
- Is Donington free to visit?
- Yes, Donington is free to enter.
- How do I get to Donington?
- The nearest railway station is Cosford, about 1.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode WV7 3ES.