Welcome to Rainham

Rainham is a town located in the Medway district of Kent, England. It is situated on the River Medway and is known for its rich history and beautiful landscapes. The town has a population of around 8,000 people and is home to a variety of shops, restaurants, and pubs. Rainham is also known for its excellent transport links, with easy access to the M2 and M25 motorways, as well as the A2 and A289.

One of the main attractions in Rainham is the historic Rainham Hall. This Grade II listed building was built in the early 18th century and is now open to the public as a museum. Visitors can explore the beautiful gardens and learn about the history of the building and its former occupants. Another popular attraction in Rainham is the Riverside Country Park. This 100-acre park is home to a variety of wildlife and offers stunning views of the River Medway. Visitors can enjoy walking, cycling, or picnicking in the park, or simply relax and take in the beautiful scenery.

Rainham is also known for its strong sense of community. The town has a number of local events and festivals throughout the year, including the Rainham Food Festival and the Rainham Christmas Market. There are also a variety of community groups and clubs, including sports teams, art groups, and gardening clubs. Whether you are a resident or a visitor, Rainham offers something for everyone.

Local Schools

School	Details
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
Miers Court Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Susan Chapman	Silverspot Close Rainham Kent ME8 8JR 1634388943 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
Riverside Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Helen Robson	St Edmunds Way Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 8ET 1634338700 School Website
Thames View Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Mrs Leanna Rogers	Bloors Lane Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 7DX 1634629080 School Website
Leigh Academy Rainham Free Schools Ages:11-19 Head Teacher Mrs Alexandra Millward	Otterham Quay Lane Gillingham Kent ME8 8GS 1634412440 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
Bryony School Other Independent School Ages:2-11 Head Teacher Mrs Natalie Gee	157 Marshall Road Rainham Marshall Road Rainham ME8 0AJ 1634231511 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Rainham (Kent) Station Road, Rainham, Kent, ME8 7SF 0.26 Miles

Newington Station Road, Newington, Kent, ME9 7LQ 2.77 Miles

Gillingham (Kent) Railway Street, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 1XE 2.95 Miles

Chatham Railway Street, Chatham, Kent, ME4 6PN 3.93 Miles

Halling High Street, Halling, Kent, ME1 1BN 4.35 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Rainham Cab Co 01634 233333 88 Station Road, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 7PJ 0.16 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 0.62 Miles
Taxi Van 01634 319904 12 Chesham Dr, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9LY 0.86 Miles
M L Taxis Executive 01634 318183 78 Twydall La, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 6JF 1.26 Miles
Stretched 2 The Limit Limousines 01634 375071 31 Ferrier Close, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 9JL 1.31 Miles
Classic Chauffeured Cars 07890 035245 47 Georgian Way, Gillingham, Kent, ME8 0RA 1.72 Miles
A And D Vintage Cars 01634 306181 19 Cobblestones, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 3NS 2.03 Miles
Air-Waves Taxis 07967 762770 62 First Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LG 2.13 Miles
Sarahs Cars For All Occasions 01634 572780 13 Larkfield Avenue, Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2LN 2.32 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Rainham Centre Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Rainham Centre Weekday Last Collection:17:15 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Holding Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Rainham Post Office Weekday Last Collection:17:30 Saturday Last Collection:12:00 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Orchard Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Station Road Old Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Mierscourt Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Tufton Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Childscroft Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Broadview Post Office Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Norreys Road Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Salisbury Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harvesters Close Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Derwent Way Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
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
Thames Ave Surgery 01634 360486	2 Thames Avenue Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9BW
Maidstone Rd Rainham Surgery 01634 231423	53B Maidstone Road Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 0DP
Pump Lane Surgery 01634 231856	13 Pump Lane Rainham Mark Gillingham Kent ME8 7AA

Local Stores

Rainham - Parkwood Green
22 Parkwood Green
Rainham
Gillingham
Kent
ME8 9PN
01634 232309
Store Website
1.23 miles

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SPAR Gillingham
64
Twydall Green
Gillingham
ME8 6XJ
01634233447
Store Website
1.3 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Wigmore Veterinary Centre
Wigmore Veterinary Centre 392 Maidstone Road Wigmore Rainham Kent ME8 0JA 01634 388045 reception@wigmorevets.co.uk Website 1.11 miles
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Ralph Chambers &Amp; Associates
2 Parkwood Green Rainham Gillingham Kent ME8 9PN 01634 239335 rcwoof2009@hotmail.co.uk Website 1.19 miles
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Gillingham Kent Vets4pets Ltd
Inside Pets At Home Unit 2, Gillingham Retail Park Ambley Road Gillingham Kent ME8 0PU gillinghamkent@vets4pets.com Website 1.36 miles

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Gillingham Pdsa Pet Hospital
Campus Way Gillingham Business Park Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 376347 Website 1.41 miles

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Vets Now (Gillingham)
Campus Way Gillingham Kent ME8 0RR 01634 780073 gillinghamclinic@vets-now.com Website 1.41 miles
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Medway Park Veterinary Centre
46 Watling Street Gillingham Kent ME7 2YN 01634 570 530 medwayparkvets@gmail.com 2.29 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 2.18 miles What3word Location Of Car Park Entrance: Quilt.Skirt.Worksheet Coordinates: 51°21'32?N 0°33'15?E

Location what3words suave.meant.flitting

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 5.26 miles

Location what3words control.clashing.speedy

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 6.35 miles

Location what3words pigs.ahead.ratty

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 7.20 miles

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Hayle Park Nature Reserve
A Hidden Gem In Tovil. Maidstone Lancashire ME15 6XL 8.19 miles We Enter This Location Through Caernarvon Drive.

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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 8.51 miles

Location what3words humble.united.hardly

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