Welcome to our Durrington Community
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Durrington is a village and civil parish located in Wiltshire, England, notable for its proximity to historical sites like Stonehenge and its location on Salisbury Plain. The village, which traces its history back to the Neolithic era, hosts two significant ancient sites: Durrington Walls and Woodhenge. With a population of about 5,000, Durrington provides amenities including shops, pubs, schools, and a fitness centre.
The area's history is rich, beginning in the Neolithic period when it was first inhabited. Archaeological findings suggest that early residents engaged in pig farming, potentially to trade with Stonehenge visitors. The Middle Ages saw the establishment of manors and the adaptation of agricultural systems, leading to a growth in population. Despite setbacks like fires in the 15th and 20th centuries and rental collection issues, the village has been a consistent farming community. The 17th century brought architectural developments and the village's involvement in sheltering Catholic priests during the Reformation.
Today, Durrington is governed by a fifteen-member Town Council and is part of the Durrington & Larkhill ward within the unitary authority of Wiltshire. The village's development has been influenced by the nearby military presence, contributing to its growth in population but not in urban infrastructure. The civil parish covers an area characterised by chalk downland and alluvial gravel, reflecting its rich historical and geographical context.
Simulated Drone Flight over Durrington
A walk around the village 2020
A Trip Through Time
Welcome to our Groups…
Durrington Indoor Short Mat Bowls Club
BakeHouse Mental Health
Durrington Wind Band
Durrington Amateur Dramatics Society
Cheerful Cuppa
Durrington Community Choir
Local Clubs and Organisations Directory Page..
Swim with the Otters at Durrington Pool.
Email durringtonottersmembership@gmail.com
Walking Groups
11:00am to 12.30pm Tuesday
9.30am to 11am Fridays from Durrington Swimming Pool Friendly, fun and free guided walks! Sorry NO dogs Call 07342 066608 or Louise.g@wiltshire.gov.uk
Line Dancing at Durrington Club
40 Windsor Rd SP4 8HG Call 07789250903 or email julesdymond@aol.com
Durrington Crafty Chatters
Old School Hall College Rd SP4 8AW
7.00pm to 9.00pm Tuesday
All crafters welcome
Call 01908 653750 or email ayjaycee@comlayclan.net
Hearing Clinic held with Cheerful Cuppa on the last Wednesday of the Month
Village Hall 11:00am to 12.45pm
This is for retubing for Salisbury Hospital Hearing Aid customers Please bring our battery card with you.
Call 01722 580014 or 07570 670643
Email gillian.drason@rnid.org.uk
Durrington Swimming Pool https://www.facebook.com/durringtonpool
Foodbanks
Durrington Old School Hall
College Rd SP4 8HP
Monday 3:00pm to 6:00pm
Durrington Community Church
School Road SP4 8HU
Thursday 10:30am to 12:30pm
Mah-jong
Durrington Robinson Room, NEW library
2nd and 4th Mondays at 7.00pm
Open to all, beginners welcome
Contact Eileen 019809655340
Badminton
Brookes Hall Avon Valley Academy, next to Lifestyle Fitness.
Thursdays 6.00pm to 8.00pm
Contact James on 07796 201384
Durrington WI
We meet on the first Friday of the Month at Village Hall
Contact durringtonsec@wiltshire.org.uk for more information.
Durrington & District Link Scheme
Link schemes help to keep local communities connected to vital services, by connecting volunteer drivers (using their own cars), with passengers
Amesbury, Durrington, Bulford, Figheldean, Milston, Brigmerston, Larkhill, Netheravon, Enford, Fittleton
07484 533559
Durrington Over 60’s
They gather in the village hall at 2 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month.
Sales MyLife - Durrington Over 60s Club (mylifeportal.co.uk)
Durrington Day Centre
A place for older people to find company and things to do
Birchwood Drive,
Durrington,
Salisbury SP4 8HD
For website, click here
WIltshire Scouts FaceBook Page
