Community

History St Margaret’s church has a ring of 8 bells, hung in a tower built around 1470, and stands nearly 100ft high. Just to get to the ringing chamber, there are 40 steps up the spiral staircase. The current oldest bell dates from 1582, but records show a previous bell dating back to at least 1517. Between 1773 and 1913, Rainham had a ring of 6 bells. In 1913, the original 6 bells were rehung in a new steel frame,…

Family Friendly

Every Monday during term time from 9am-11am we offer a Child Friendly play group, located in the Church. A safe space for babies, toddlers and children under 5’s. Parents, and carers can enjoy a well-deserved coffee break while the Children have fun with various craft, toys, breakfast, and much more. There is no charge, but we hope you take a couple of biscuits to enjoy your time with us. 

The Millennium Centre in Rainham offers versatile venues for various events, including weddings, meetings, and fitness groups. With stunning views and equipped spaces like the Upper Hall, Room 2, and Lower Hall, it caters to diverse needs, ensuring unforgettable experiences. Explore and book your ideal event space today.

Helping local people in crisis – Take what you need – Leave what you can. Our Community Fridge and Larder is run by a team of friendly volunteers and is open on Tuesdays 9-11am with Community Hub, and Thursdays 10am-12pm. During these times, Rainham residents are welcome to come along to collect some food and toiletries. We don’t require a voucher and all are welcome; we just need to record some basic details to ensure that the larder is being…

Primary St Margaret’s CofE Voluntary Controlled Junior School St Margaret’s Infant School Miers Court Primary School Thames View Primary School Riverside Primary School Secondary Leigh Academy Rainham The Howard School Rainham School for Girls Rainham Mark Grammar School

Our parish linkwith St Philip’s Tafara Under the umbrella of the Diocese of Rochester’s companionship with the Diocese of Harare in Zimbabwe. https://rochester.anglican.org/about-us/overseas-links/ St Margaret’s has a strong partnership with St Philip’s Tafara, a parish in the eastern suburbs of Harare. The document setting out our mutual commitments is displayed in the Tufton Chapel. Our congregations are linked with those of St Philip’s and its two outstations, St Matthias and Holy Name. We remember Tafara in our prayers and have regular…