Pubs
Prince of Ales
Rainham High Street micropub near the station, serving changing real ales by gravity and real cider in a conversation-first bar.
Large open space in Rainham with a skate park, play area, football pitches and a community tree nursery open on Thursdays.
A large public open space in Rainham with four entrances (Bloors Lane, Cranford Close, High Elms and Birling Avenue), a children’s play area, football pitches and a skate park. The community tree nursery and garden, run with the Friends of Cozenton Park, is open on Thursdays from 10am to 2pm. Medway Council plans new play equipment for 2027 and has consulted on upgrading the skate park. No parking at the park.
Medway Council lists disabled access. No parking.
Pubs
Rainham High Street micropub near the station, serving changing real ales by gravity and real cider in a conversation-first bar.
Butchers & BakersCafés
Rainham High Street cafe and patisserie baking in-house, serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and afternoon tea, with catering.
RestaurantsTakeaways
Indian and Punjabi restaurant on Rainham High Street with a Tuesday set menu, Sunday unlimited dining, takeaway and online ordering.
Restaurants
Licensed Indian restaurant on Rainham High Street, cooking with fresh, seasonal produce, with table bookings and a festive menu.
GuideFamily Days Out, Parks & Walks
Riverside Country Park on the Medway Estuary, plus Berengrave nature reserve and Cozenton Park: what each offers and what to check before you go.
Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
A 100-hectare Green Flag coastal park on the Medway Estuary with trails, birdwatching, a playground, visitor centre and cafe.
Parks & Walks
Former chalk pit in Rainham turned nature reserve, with woodland, a pond and waymarked paths. Lower paths can flood.