Rainham town centre has a unique mixture of well-established retail businesses serving the local  community.
Situated on the busy A2 London to Dover coaching route, the town centre has seen many changes over  the decades. Rainham itself was traditionally famous for its fruit and hop growing businesses and an area  of great importance to the farming industry. In 1856 a local fruit and hop farmer established the Rainham Cricket Club
Click Here to visit the club website.
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Dominating the skyline of Rainham town centre is St. Margaret’s Church
The Church Office - 01634 362023
Vergers
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Many of the businesses located in the town centre are well-established and family-run - including butchers, florists, bakers, quality furniture and household supplier Gerald Lukehurst and Kent's largest independent book suppliers, Rainham Bookshop. Other brand name stores that can be found in the town centre include Tesco Metro and Iceland.
Every Thursday, shoppers can also enjoy browsing around the general market that takes place in The Cricketers' car park.
There are many places to eat and drink in Rainham. From pubs with cosy beer gardens, ideal for families, to a fine selection of cafes and restaurants, offering anything from a quick snack to mouth-watering Indian or Chinese cuisine or large steaks at reasonable prices at the Manor Farm
High Street,
Rainham,
Kent ME8 7JE
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Just a short distance from the town centre are Splashes Leisure Centre
For further information contact:
Email : leisure@medway.gov.uk
Telephone : 01634 333333
Write to : Medway Council
Civic Centre
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The area is well served by buses and trains to the surrounding areas.