Villages · South East England
Rainham
In or near Bobbing.
Rainham — a village in england south east.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham · 0.4 km
About
A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.
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Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Kent Downs
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Rainham is a village located in South-East England, with a population of 6,394. It is characterised by a mix of residential and rural areas, reflecting typical village life. The village offers various amenities and services for residents and visitors alike, contributing to its community atmosphere.
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- Coordinates
- 51.3632, 0.6089
- District
- Medway
- Parish
- Medway, unparished area
- Postcode
- ME8 8AA
- Parliamentary constituency
- Gillingham and Rainham
- Population
- 6,394
- Nearest railway station
- Rainham — 0.4 km
Sources
- manual: geonames-2639691 (CC BY 4.0)
Other places nearby
Rainham war memorial
Memorials & monuments · 0.0 km
Church of St Margaret, Rainham
Historic churches · 0.0 km
Oasthouse Theatre
Theatres · 0.2 km
Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway
Theatres · 0.2 km
Rainham, Kent
Historic churches · 0.4 km
Howard School
Natural landmarks · 1.1 km
Wash Mills
Watermills · 1.3 km
The Otterham Park
Caravan parks · 1.8 km
Aberdeen
Museums · 2.0 km
Roman Villa (Site of)
Roman villas · 2.3 km
Overshore
Caravan parks · 2.3 km
Riverside Country Park
Parks · 2.6 km
Nearby
📷 5Memorials & monuments · South East England
Rainham war memorial
Rainham war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Church of St Margaret, Rainham
Church of St Margaret, Rainham — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Oasthouse Theatre
Oasthouse Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.
📷 5Theatres · South East England
Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway
Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Historic churches · South East England
Rainham, Kent
Rainham, Kent — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.
📷 5Natural landmarks · South East England
Howard School
Howard School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Rainham
Places to stay
📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
The Otterham Park
The Otterham Park — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Little Norwood Farm
Little Norwood Farm — a caravan park in england south east.
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📷 5Caravan parks · South East England
Oak View Caravan Park
Oak View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.
Places to eat & drink
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Ship Public House
The Ship Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 7Historic pubs · South East England
The Southern Belle
The Southern Belle — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
White Lion Hotel
White Lion Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
Lord Duncan Public House
Lord Duncan Public House in England South East, United Kingdom.
📷 6Historic pubs · South East England
The Prince of Wales
The Prince of Wales — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
📷 5Historic pubs · South East England
The Alexandra & Hotel
The Alexandra & Hotel — Historic pub — listed building or notable heritage status.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Rainham?
- Rainham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME8 8AA), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.
- What is Rainham?
- Rainham — a village in england south east.
- How do I get to Rainham?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode ME8 8AA.
- Is Rainham a protected site?
- Yes — Rainham is part of the Kent Downs National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to Rainham?
- The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode ME8 8AA.