RSPB Rainham Marshes Nature Reserve

Rainham Marshes is a fantastic day out for all the family! You can explore this lovely nature reserve throughout the year, and get close to the amazing wildlife. There are a number of hides that give great views of wildlife, even without binoculars.

The paths and boardwalks are good so you can explore throughput the year, visit our adventure play area, enjoy a nice cuppa and homemade cake in our cafe, or join one of our fabulous family activities or events.

Don’t worry if you’ve not been here before – we can tell you about the reserve and where to walk, and families can borrow a wildlife challenge sheet (we’ve got some for 3-5’s, 6-10’s and 10-13’s).

And of course there’s the wildlife – lots of wildlife! Butterflies, dragonflies, bees, birds, very cute water voles, marsh frogs and lots more!

What’s at Rainham?
Visitor centre
Hides and viewing areas
Car park
Accessible toilets
Baby-changing facilities
Cafe and shop
2.5 miles of nature trail
Picnic areas
Wildlife garden - you can learn how to give nature a home in your garden
Bike hire and guided cycling rides
Climbing boulders (they are graded V0-V5 so suitable for all ages - adult or child, and all abilities absolute beginner or a climber!)
Adventure play area
Toddlers play area
Weekly Running Club
Nature Orienteering for families available every day
Monthly yoga classes
Events all year round
Lots of wildlife

We run curriculum linked courses for all age school groups, can run fabulous fun birthday parties (pond dipping is a favourite!), scouting groups, youth groups, and adults groups too – just ask for details.


There is something for everyone. You don’t need to bring anything – just you, your family and a sense of adventure! Look on our website for dates, times and more information www.rspb.org.uk/rainham or give us a call on 01708 899840.

Toddlers play area, adventure play area, Visitor Centre, cafe, shop, good paths suitable for pushchairs and wheelchairs all the way round.

We are open all year round - the only days that we close are Christmas Day and Boxing Day.

From 1 November to 31 January, we're open from 9.30 am - 4.30 pm.

From 1 February to 31 October, it's 9.30 am - 5 pm.