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Independent Shops
Payless Builders Merchants
Rochester builders merchant on Laker Road: building materials, timber, fencing, landscaping, plumbing, decorating supplies and tools, with delivery across Kent.
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Rainham
Rainham is a Medway town in Kent. Browse local businesses, events and things to do in and around Rainham, and see what is nearby and what is on this month, whether you live here, work here or are visiting for the day.
Businesses in Rainham
Astute Management
Local digital partner for Kent businesses: websites, AI and automation to help you get found, win customers and save time.
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Removals
Bravo UK Removals
Rainham-based removals firm: house removals, packing, house clearance, commercial moves and storage units across the Medway Towns and beyond.
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Removals
Regal Moving & Storage
Removals and storage company with its head office in Sheerness: house and office moves, packing, self storage and specialist items.
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Taxis
Chauffeur Star
Gravesend chauffeur-driven car hire for weddings, proms, corporate events and special occasions, with classic and executive cars.
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Taxis
Kent Taxi Services
Taxi and private hire booking service in Gravesend covering Kent: airport and seaport transfers, school runs, hospital trips and wheelchair accessible taxis.
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Taxis
Same Day Couriers Kent
Courier booking service in Gravesend: same day, contract, medical, legal and parts deliveries collected across Kent and delivered UK-wide.
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Solicitors
Apex Law
Solicitors with a Rainham High Street branch, handling conveyancing, commercial property, family law, wills, probate and equity release.
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What's on in Rainham
Family, Theatre & Comedy
Jack and the Beanstalk (Rainham Theatrical Society panto)
£12 (£10 members), plus booking fee
Family Friendly
Things to do in Rainham
Places to visit
Parks & Walks
Berengrave Local Nature Reserve
Former chalk pit in Rainham turned nature reserve, with woodland, a pond and waymarked paths. Lower paths can flood.
Parks & Walks
Cozenton Park
Large open space in Rainham with a skate park, play area, football pitches and a community tree nursery open on Thursdays.
Family Friendly
Beaches & Coast, Family Days Out, Parks & Walks
Riverside Country Park
A 100-hectare Green Flag coastal park on the Medway Estuary with trails, birdwatching, a playground, visitor centre and cafe.
Family Friendly
Guides
GuideFamily Days Out
Family days out in North Kent and Medway: outdoor days and rainy days
Family days out across North Kent and Medway, split into outdoor days in parks and woods and rainy days at museums.
GuideBeaches & Coast, Parks & Walks
Riverside walks on the Thames and the Medway
Riverside walks and waterfront parks on the Thames from Dartford to Cliffe and on the Medway from Rochester to Rainham.
GuideFood & Drink
Eating and drinking in the Medway towns
Pubs, cafes, restaurants and local food producers in Rochester, Chatham, Strood, Gillingham and Rainham: what each serves, where, and when it opens.
Food & drink in Rainham
Farm Shops & Producers
Austen’s of Rochester
Rochester High Street shop selling produce from Kent farms, with a veg box delivery service across the Medway Towns.
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RestaurantsTakeaways
Darjeeling Heights
Indian restaurant, bar and lounge on Rainham High Street with dine-in, takeaway, lunchtime thali, Sunday buffet and a conference suite.
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Pubs
Mackland Arms
Shepherd Neame ale house on Station Road, Rainham, near the station, with live sport, pool, darts and a heated beer garden.
Verified Oct 2026
Restaurants
Meridian Spice
Licensed Indian restaurant on Rainham High Street, cooking with fresh, seasonal produce, with table bookings and a festive menu.
Verified Oct 2026
Butchers & BakersCafés
Nutmegs Patisserie
Rainham High Street cafe and patisserie baking in-house, serving breakfast, lunch, cakes and afternoon tea, with catering.
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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.
Verified Oct 2026
Town guide
About Rainham
Rainham is part of the Medway unitary authority, so Medway Council provides local services. It is an area within Medway rather than a separate local authority, and the council lists it as one of five Medway town centres, alongside Chatham, Gillingham, Rochester and Strood. Visit Medway describes Rainham as a mix of modern and village character, on the A2 between Gillingham and Newington.
The Church of St Margaret on the High Street is Grade I listed, according to Historic England, and Visit Medway says it dominates the skyline.
Riverside Country Park, on the Medway Estuary near Rainham, covers 100 hectares according to Visit Medway, and has a cafe. Cozenton Park on Bloors Lane has play equipment, a skate park and football pitches, according to Medway Council.
The town centre is the focus of a council plan called Rainham Reimagined. Medway Council’s page names three proposed projects: Orchard Square, a reimagined central square; High Street connections, covering crossings, pavements and shopfronts; and Three Trails, a set of walking routes. Check the council’s Rainham Reimagined page for what is under way.
Getting there and around
Rainham station is on Station Road and is served by Southeastern and Thameslink. Kent’s Historic Environment Record says it opened in 1858 on the Chatham to Faversham line. Check Southeastern’s journey planner for current routes, times and fares.
Medway Council’s Station Road car park in Rainham takes cash, contactless or RingGo, according to the council’s directory. Check the council’s parking pages for tariffs, hours and closures before you travel.
Use this page to browse local businesses in Rainham, check what is on and find things to do nearby. Every listing is researched and checked by us before it goes live. You can switch to a neighbouring town from the Explore Kent menu.
Map of Rainham
Nearby places
Questions about Rainham
Is Rainham a separate town?
Rainham is part of Medway, a unitary authority, so Medway Council provides local services. It is an area within Medway rather than a separate council area, though the council lists it as one of five Medway town centres. Medway had about 279,800 residents at the 2021 census, according to the Office for National Statistics.
Where is Rainham in Kent?
Rainham is in Medway, on the A2 between Gillingham and Newington, according to Visit Medway. Rainham station is on Station Road and is served by Southeastern and Thameslink, and Kent's Historic Environment Record says it opened in 1858. Use Southeastern's journey planner for current times and fares.
What is St Margaret's Church in Rainham?
The Church of St Margaret on Rainham High Street is Grade I listed, according to Historic England. Visit Medway says it dominates the skyline of the town. Check the church's own website for service times and opening arrangements.
What is Rainham Reimagined?
Rainham Reimagined is Medway Council's regeneration plan for Rainham town centre. The council's page names three proposed projects: Orchard Square, High Street connections and Three Trails. Check the council's Rainham Reimagined page for the current position and any works that may affect your journey.
Where can I park in Rainham?
Medway Council lists the Station Road car park in Rainham, which its directory says takes cash, contactless or RingGo. The council's Find a car park directory has a Rainham section with locations, charging hours and ways to pay. Check it for tariffs and closures before you travel.