The historic parish of Donnington lies to the north of Newbury town centre and is easily accessible from junction 13 of the M4, or the A4 Bath Road in Newbury.  The southern boundary of the parish is delineated by the the river Lambourn, a chalk stream, which meanders several miles on its way to Lambourn.  The north of the parish stops just short of the Fox and Hounds pub on the Oxford Road, and Fisher's Farm on the B4009 to Hermitage.  To the east, the parish includes Long Lane and Shaw Hill, and to the west goes as far as Snelsmore Common.  Currently, there are around 600 households in the parish.

The parish is perhaps best known for Donnington Castle, the area behind the site of the 2nd battle of Newbury in 1644.  Donnington is also home to Vodafone's HQ, which can be accessed on foot along Love Lane or by car from the A339.

Keen golfers may want to test their handicap at one of the two golf clubs in the village - Donnington Valley or Donnington Grove. The former also has a health club and spa, ideal for a bit of pampering!