Rainham is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode ME8 8AA), in the parish of Medway, unparished area.

How do I get to Rainham?

The nearest railway station is Rainham, about 0.4 km away. The nearest town is Bobbing. 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.

Villages · South East England

Rainham

In or near Bobbing.

Rainham — a village in england south east.

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station: Rainham · 0.4 km

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.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

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

Nearby

St Margaret, Rainham, Kent - Tower - geograph.org.uk - 2069716

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Memorials & monuments · South East England

Rainham war memorial

Rainham war memorial — Grade II listed building-listed memorial in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ oasthousetheatre.co.uk

The White Horse Public House, Rainham - geograph.org.uk - 1035556

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Historic 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.

FreeGrade I↗ oasthousetheatre.co.uk

Cherry Amber Close, Rainham - geograph.org.uk - 1477668

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Theatres · South East England

Oasthouse Theatre

Oasthouse Theatre is a theatre in the United Kingdom.

♿↗ oasthousetheatre.co.uk

St. Margaret's Church, Rainham - geograph.org.uk - 1171548

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Theatres · South East England

Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway

Oasthouses and Theatre, Medway — Grade II listed building-listed theatre in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

↗ oasthousetheatre.co.uk

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Historic churches · South East England

Rainham, Kent

Rainham, Kent — a church in england-south-east, United Kingdom.

Free↗ oasthousetheatre.co.uk

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Natural landmarks · South East England

Howard School

Howard School — a school heritage in england-london, United Kingdom.

Free🐕↗ thehowardschool.co.uk

Where to eat & stay near Rainham

Places to stay

Otterham Quay Lane - geograph.org.uk - 5631816

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Caravan parks · South East England

The Otterham Park

The Otterham Park — a caravan park in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South East England

Overshore

Overshore — a caravan park in england south east.

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Hostels · South East England

YHA Medway

YHA Medway — a hostel in england london.

Free↗ yha.org.uk

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Caravan parks · South East England

Little Norwood Farm

Little Norwood Farm — a caravan park in england south east.

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Campsites · South East England

Borden Bees

Borden Bees — a campsite in england south east.

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Caravan parks · South East England

Oak View Caravan Park

Oak View Caravan Park — a caravan park in england london.