Historically in Sussex, in the rape of Bramber, it is situated near the A27 road, 2.3 miles (3.7 km) northwest of the town centre.

Durrington has existed since at least the tenth century and has had a place of worship at the site of St Symphorian's Church for approximately a thousand years.

[2] In common with many neighbouring settlements during the Saxon era, the local people also had land in the Weald, which would have been used for seasonal pasture for animals.

[3] The Domesday survey recorded that Durrington had "a church, eight acres of meadow and a wood of ten hogs".

The festival committee, composed of local residents and led by Jack Clements[11] aims to "provide opportunities for a diverse range of performers, groups, charities and business to promote what is good about living and working in Durrington".

It was one week long and culminated in a carnival, fayre and fireworks display at Pond Lane Recreation Park.

For elections to West Sussex County Council most of the area is represented by the Durrington & Salvington electoral division.