Welcome to Lower Rainham

Lower Rainham is a small village located in the county of Kent, England. It is situated on the banks of the River Medway and is surrounded by beautiful countryside. The village has a rich history, with evidence of human habitation dating back to the Bronze Age. Today, Lower Rainham is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike, offering a range of attractions and activities.

One of the main attractions in Lower Rainham is the historic Lower Rainham Mill. This 18th-century watermill has been restored to its former glory and is now open to the public. Visitors can explore the mill and learn about the history of milling in the area. There is also a café on site, serving delicious homemade cakes and refreshments. The mill is surrounded by beautiful gardens, which are perfect for a leisurely stroll.

Another popular attraction in Lower Rainham is the Riverside Country Park. This 100-acre park is located on the banks of the River Medway and offers stunning views of the surrounding countryside. The park is home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, butterflies, and wildflowers. There are also several walking and cycling trails, as well as picnic areas and a children's playground. The park is a great place to relax and enjoy the natural beauty of Kent.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 6.1°C

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Wind: 12.5 MPH

Wind Dir: NNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Thames View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanna Rogers	Bloors Lane Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 7DX 1634629080 School Website
Rainham Mark Grammar School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Lisa Barker	Pump Lane Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 7AJ 01634364151 School Website
St Margarets Church Of England Junior School Academy Converter Ages:7-11 Head Teacher Mrs Lenny Williams	Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 01634230998 School Website
St Margaret's Infant School Academy Converter Ages:3-7 Head Teacher Mrs Paula Fewtrell	St Margaret's Infant School, Orchard Street Orchard Street Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9AE 1634231327 School Website
Riverside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robson	St Edmunds Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8ET 1634338700 School Website
The Howard School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Jasbinder Johal	Derwent Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 0BX 01634388765 School Website
Rainham School For Girls Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Ms Vicki Shaw	Derwent Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 0BX 01634362746 School Website
Twydall Primary School And Nursery Academy Sponsor Led Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Farish	Twydall Lane Gillingham Kent ME8 6JS 01634231761 School Website
St Thomas Of Canterbury Rc Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Clare Redmond	Romany Road Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 6JH 01634234677 School Website
Miers Court Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Chapman	Silverspot Close Rainham Kent ME8 8JR 1634388943 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 0.55 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 2.57 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 3.07 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 3.70 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 4.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 0.58 Miles
M And T Minibus Travel 01634 388376 7 Cooden Cl, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7QD 0.60 Miles
A And D Premier Chauffeur Service 07904 974191 38 Cheriton Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0EU 1.00 Miles
M L Taxis Executive 01634 318183 78 Twydall La, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JF 1.07 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 1.42 Miles
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 1.91 Miles
Air-Waves Taxis 07967 762770 62 First Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LG 1.93 Miles
Sarahs Cars For All Occasions 01634 572780 13 Larkfield Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LN 2.02 Miles
Club Taxis 01634 305080 85 Livingstone Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2EJ 2.09 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 2.25 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Berengrave Lane No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Holding Street No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salisbury Avenue No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainham Centre Collection Today available until:17:15 Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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London Road No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Rainham No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Danson Way No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Thames Ave Surgery 01634 360486	2 Thames Avenue Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9BW
Orchard Family Practice 01634 337620	The Red Suite 103-107 High St Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
The Church View Practice 01634 337642	Rainham Hthy Living Ctr 103-107 High Street Rainham Kent ME8 8AA
Pump Lane Surgery 01634 231856	13 Pump Lane Rainham Mark Gillingham Kent ME8 7AA
Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery 01634 231423	53B Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 0DP

Local Stores

Twydall Green
59 Twydal Green
Rainham, Medway
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 6XJ
01634 370217
Store Website
0.93 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Gillingham Kent Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Gillingham Retail Park Ambley Road Gillingham Kent ME8 0PU gillinghamkent@vets4pets.com Website 1.29 miles

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Gillingham Pdsa Pet Hospital
Campus Way Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 376347 Website 1.49 miles

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Vets Now (Gillingham)
Campus Way Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 780073 gillinghamclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.49 miles
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Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 1.59 miles
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Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.74 miles
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Medway Park Veterinary Centre
46 Watling Street Gillingham Kent ME7 2YN 01634 570 530 medwayparkvets@gmail.com 2.10 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Capstone Farm Country Park
A Local Council Owned Country Park, Between Chatham And Gillingham, With Free Parking, Cafe, Toikets, And Play Areas For Children. Set Out Across An Extensive Countryside, With Paths For Walking, Running, Cycling, There Are Large Meadows, A Lake, Picnic Areas, And Very Good Signage And Information Panels. 343 Capstone Rd Gillingham ME7 3JE 2.29 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

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Hucking Estate Woods
Beautiful Walking Area With Plenty Of Forest Areas As Well As Large Fields, Generally Pretty Quiet And Not Too Busy. Hucking Estate - Woodland Trust Car Park Church Road Lancashire 5.88 miles

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Cobtree Manor Park
Really Nice Walk For The Dogs. There Is A Refreshment Area / Cafe For A Cup Of Tea Or A Bacon Sandwich On A Sunday Morning. Currently They Are Building A Purpose Built Cafe For This. Also There Is A Big Wooden Playground With Climbing Frames, Slides, Swings. Free Parking. Really Nice People Walking There Dog And Everyone Is Really Friendly. Endeavour House 259 Forstal Rd Aylesford Lancashire ME20 7AQ 6.73 miles

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Mote Park
Nice Open Fields, Good For Picnics, A Play Area For The Kids And A Cafe. Plus A Large Lake To Feed The Ducks, Swans And Geese. Different Walks To Try And Everyone Is Really Friendly Walking Their Dog. 19-35 Mote Ave Lancashire 7.72 miles

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Shorne Woods Country Park
Nice Place To Walk The Dog, On And Off The Lead. Lots Of Variations Of Routes. They Do Seasonal Treasure Hunts With The Children, At Easter, Halloween Etc. There's A Cafe For A Cup Of Tea, Cake Etc. Plus A Gift Shop. There's A Big Play Area For Little Kids And Big Kids. Total Mixture. Brewers Rd Shorne Gravesend DA12 3HX 8.24 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 8.71 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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Weather Forecast

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