Borough of Gillingham
Rainham is located in the Borough of Gillingham and is bordered by Chatham, Rochester and Strood.
Did you know?
- Rainham was a separate village until 1928 and it was added to the Municipal Borough of Gillingham.
- Rainham is located on the dip slope of the North Downs where it descends to the River Medway.
Look Out For
The Historic Dockyard - A fantastic range of attractions, iconic buildings and historic ships to explore
Ski and Snowboard Centre - Enjoy open sessions on the ski slopes with friends and family
Shopping
Rainham benefits from a range of different retail options/choices, as well as a great shopping centre at Hempstead Valley with a large selection of shops such as Marks and Spencer’s, Sainsburys, Boots, JD Sports, Argos and many more.
Eat
Rainham Galata Mezze-Bar & Restaurant - A lovely restaurant serving a variety of different dishes
Tarana Indian Restaurant - Bringing you the taste of India with authentic ingredients
Hons Restaurant - A Chinese offering a range of different dishes to suit all
Drink
Rose Inn - A traditional British pub serving drinks and food.
Three Sisters pub - A newly refurbished pub which has been sympathetically decorated to depict the Victorian era.
The Three Tuns -15th century pub, Swale CAMRA Pub of the Year 2022.
Properties
Rainham has a range of properties such as Grade II listed buildings, Victorian terraces, Edwardian terraces, new builds and many more. Sought-after areas include Parkwood Estate for family homes, and the areas surrounding Gillingham Pier.
Trains
Main stations Rainham and Gillingham
Rainham to London St Pancras International in 50 minutes
Rainham to London Victoria in 59 minutes
Gillingham to London Victoria in 1 hour and 16 minutes
Gillingham to London St Pancras International in 45 minutes
Gillingham to London Blackfriars in 1 hour in 30 minutes
Other Transport
Popular National Express service from Hempstead Valley
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