Rainham
Places to stay in Rainham, Greater London
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Rainham is a place to eat rather than to linger. The sheer weight of restaurants here—dozens of them—suggests a town geared towards passing trade and quick visits rather than a destination for its own sake. If you're stopping over, there are two hotels: the Premier Inn London Rainham, rated 4.1 from around 738 reviews, and Berwick Manor Hotel, rated 3.8 from 133 reviews. Both offer the kind of no-fuss accommodation you'd expect from a London commuter town.
Where to stay in Rainham(2)
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Berwick Manor Hotel
Berwick Pond Road, Rainham
Premier Inn London Rainham
New Road, Rainham
Premier Inn London Dagenham
Chequers Corner, Dagenham
Travelodge London Belvedere
Clydesdale Way, London
Travelodge London Dagenham
London East Leisure Park, Dagenham
Innkeepers Lodge Hornchurch
The Railway, Hornchurch
Royal Hotel
High Street, Purfleet
Simply Guesthouse
71 Felixstowe Road, London
Things to Do in Rainham
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Rainham works best as a functional stop rather than a destination—somewhere to break a journey, grab a meal, or find a bed for the night before moving on to somewhere with more to do. There's nothing wrong with that; not every corner of London needs to offer heritage attractions or scenic walks.
Where to Eat in Rainham(43)
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The food scene ranges from the chains you'll find anywhere—KFC and Burger King among them—to independent cafes that punch above their weight. Britannia Cafe stands out with a 4.7 rating from 354 reviews, while Jack's Cafe, rated 4.6 from 299 reviews, suggests there's decent cooking to be found if you look past the obvious names. Ingrebourne Links Golf and Country Club, rated 4.5 from 481 reviews, offers something different if you're after a sit-down meal in more relaxed surroundings. OCS Food Co at Tesco Distribution, rated 4.0 from 882 reviews, reflects the area's industrial character.
Attractions Near Rainham
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2 mi
Hollywood Bowl Dagenham
Dagenham · ⭐ 4.0
3 mi
Vue Dagenham
Dagenham · ⭐ 3.8
3 mi
Rainham Marshes
Purfleet · ⭐ 4.6
3 mi
Delta Force Paintball East London
London · ⭐ 4.7
Hornchurch Sports Centre
Hornchurch
3 mi
Uber Boat by Thames Clipper
London · ⭐ 4.3
3 mi
Becontree Heath Leisure Centre
Dagenham · ⭐ 3.5
3 mi
The Jolly Jungle
Dagenham · ⭐ 3.9
Camping in Rainham
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Abbey Wood Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Crystal Palace Caravan and Motorhome Club Site
⭐ 4.7
Abbey Wood Experience Freedom Glamping
⭐ 4.7 · from £98/night
Beck Evans Farm
⭐ 3.4
Thames View Camping
⭐ 4.9 · from £25/night
Aldersroot
⭐ 5.0 · from £200/night
Aldersroot Certificated Site
⭐ 5.0
Debden House Camp Site
⭐ 4.1
Self-Catering Cottages in Rainham
All cottages in Rainham →Emerson Park Villa
6 bed · sleeps 14 · from £7,305
The Resort House
4 bed · sleeps 8 · from £1,192
Kingsley Cottage
1 bed · sleeps 2 · from £621
Foots Cray Mansion
7 bed · sleeps 16
Barn House and Mansion
2 cottages · from £3,777
Mulberry House
3 bed · sleeps 6 · from £767
River Lodge
2 bed · sleeps 4
The Woodford Retreat
2 bed · sleeps 4 · from £1,416
Common questions about Rainham
Where can I stay in Rainham?
We list 2 hotels, B&Bs and guest houses in and around Rainham.
Where can I eat in Rainham?
We list 43 restaurants, pubs and cafes in and around Rainham.
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