Welcome to Donnington
Donnington is an English civil parish within the district of Chichester and the county of West Sussex
The Parish has just over 2000 residents and is due south of Chichester from the A27 bypass and stretches across the fields of the Manhood Peninsula to Sidlesham.
The residential area to the north is astride the busy A286 Stockbridge Road, named after the local Anglo-Saxon hundred (administrative district) of that name.
St George’s Parish Hall is located here. along with a row of shops and small local businesses. The village lies a little distant on the B2201 centrally in the Parish. Church records date from A.D.966 and Donnington is recorded in the Doomsday Book, this was and still is the agricultural heart of the community.
Flora and fauna may be enjoyed along the public footpaths (including part of the original Selsey Tramway route) or by following the Chichester Canal towpath.
Contact Information
- Phone
- 07752248905
- Mobile
- 07752 248905
- Address
- Donnington Parish Council
19 Grosvenor Road
Chichester
West Sussex
PO19 8RT
Forthcoming Meetings
News
Transport
Community Transport offer during A286 closure
Community Transport Sussex are providing a once-a-day service into Chichester for vulnerable residents unable to access the temporary bus stop on St George's Drive
Wellbeing
Activities at the Hall during the road closure October 2026
Information from Donnington Parish Hall regarding activities on offer during the SGN road closure October 2026
Stockbridge Road full road closure 10th October 2026 for 7 weeks
To allow SGN to replace the old gas main that runs down the centre of Stockbridge Road, the road will be closed between A27 and Grosvenor Road for 7 weeks. This will be followed by works on Birdham Road under 2 way lights. Image shows the diversion route.
Society
Venue Hire
Stockbridge Parish Hall is found on the corner Stockbridge Gardens, at the junction of Birdham Road. It is available to hire through St George's Church.
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Report an Issue (National Highways)
Contact National Highways for issues relating to A27
People
Council and Staff Figures
Area Information
Stats
| Population Estimate | 2092 |
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| District | Chichester |
| County | West Sussex |
| Region | South East |
| Country | England |
| Postcode District | PO20, PO19 |
| Dialling Code | 01243 |
| Police Force | Sussex Police Force |
| Fire Authority | West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service |
| Health Area | NHS West Sussex CCG |