Opening Times:
Closed Monday & Tuesday – Hall open Thursday, Friday & Saturday – Garden open 11am to 4.30pm – Hall & Café – 11am to 4pm
Rainham Hall
Georgian History Meets Community Garden!
Located in Rainham, East London, just two minutes’ walk from Rainham Station, Rainham Hall combines Georgian history with a delightful three-acre community garden. Built in 1729, the house explores stories from more than 50 residents, while the garden offers orchards, kitchen plots, woodland, wildlife and natural play. A café, bookshop and family activities complete the visit.
My top tip: Book the house tour & go to the Café!
Visitor Review Rating – 4.5
Admission:
Gardens Free
Book Hall Tours
Adults £6.50
Children £3.25
Opening Times & Admission Prices
Opening Times: Open Wednesday to Sunday with the hall open 0n Thursday, Friday & Saturday
Opening Times: Garden open 11am to 4.30pm – Hall & Café – 11am to 4pm (garden closes at 4pm in winter)
Admission Prices: Free entry to gardens but Hall tours Adults £6.50, Children 5 to 17 years £3.25, Under 5’s free
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Visitor Information for Rainham Hall
Rainham Hall is located just a 2 minute walk from Rainham Station and is a Georgian House built in 1729 for Captain John Harle.
The Hall is available to tour and is a compilation of the over 50 residents who have lived there over the years rather than having one style belonging to a set era. A number of exhibitions are open and on display.
And to keep the children’s interest there is the Rainham Hall Tag Trail Challenge displayed over three floors.
The 3 acre community garden is split into 4 areas from the hall borders, orchard and kitchen garden, the meandering borders and the woodland.
Keep an eye open for produce from the kitchen garden to buy.
Urban wildlife is there to see – look out for the long logs housing bugs and the Rainham Hall Insect Mansion!
For the kids there is a natural play area with mud kitchen, bug hotels and woodland. Possibly an idea to come prepared!
Refreshments are available at the Stables Café serving excellent coffee and hot and cold food.
You will find a super little bookshop selling second hand books for adults and children.
Accessibility Rainham Hall
The facilities are generally accessible with with ramped access and slopes in the Garden. Full accessibility information for Rainham Hall here.
Dogs Rainham Hall
Dogs on a short lead are welcome in the garden. Assistance dogs only in the Hall.
Photos of Rainham Hall
Images © National Trust Images / James Dobson
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What Visitors Say About Rainham Hall
Visitor Review Score 4.5 stars
Don’t take our word for how genuinely super these gardens are.
Here is what visitors have to say about their visit to Rainham Hall:
J liked the beautiful historic house, expert guides, peaceful gardens and excellent coffee and cakes, describing the visit as thoroughly enjoyable.
Diddely S praised the knowledgeable volunteers, fascinating displays, gardens, café and second hand bookshop, calling it a brilliant day out.
Hannah W was impressed by how much there was to explore, enjoying the warm welcome, historic rooms and community maintained garden.
Glyn J loved the impressive Queen Anne style house, fascinating history and passionate volunteers who brought the house and gardens to life.
Tanya C enjoyed the beautiful gardens, tasty café food and especially appreciated the helpful staff and their exceptional kindness.
Local gardens and attractions near to Rainham Hall
RSPB Rainham Marshes – 2 miles from Rainham Hall: A remarkable riverside nature reserve with wetlands, rich wildlife landscapes and excellent walking trails.
Lesnes Abbey woods – 6 miles from Rainham Hall: Ancient woodland, landscaped gardens, a recreated monks’ garden and atmospheric ruins offer plenty to explore.
Belhus Woods Country Park- 6 miles from Rainham Hall: Woodland, lakes, meadows and seasonal wildlife provide peaceful walks and plenty of opportunities to enjoy nature.
Hall Place & Gardens – 9 miles from Rainham Hall: Historic gardens featuring colourful planting, formal landscapes, riverside walks and beautiful grounds surrounding a Tudor house.
Danson House & Park- 1o miles away from Rainham Hall: A beautiful historic park featuring formal gardens, lakeside walks, woodland and the elegant Georgian Danson House.
Map, Location, Directions & Contact Details for Rainham Hall
All information was believed to correct at the time of publication