Things to do while charging at Alexandra Retail Park, Oldham
Within walking distance there are 6 cafés, 6 shops, 6 places to visit and 6 green spaces. North Lodge is about a 4-minute walk, and The Boathouse Cafe is about 4 minutes away for a coffee.
The chargers
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How long have you got?
17 places fit a 40-minute stop, including the walk back and a 5-minute buffer.
We add up the walk there, time to enjoy it, the walk back and 5 minutes spare. Walking times are estimates, so allow extra for hills and crossings.
Make the most of your stop
Grab a coffee, go shopping, something to see and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
6 nearby- Starbucks ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps)
- The Boathouse Cafe ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to The Boathouse Cafe (opens Google Maps)
- Cafe 22 ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Cafe 22 (opens Google Maps)
- Café Aromas ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Café Aromas (opens Google Maps)
- Charcoal Cafe ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Charcoal Cafe (opens Google Maps)
- Parliament Sq Cafe & Deli ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Parliament Sq Cafe & Deli (opens Google Maps)
Go shopping
6 nearby- Matalan ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Clothes Chain Website for Matalan Walking route to Matalan (opens Google Maps) Listed hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-20:00 · Sat 09:00-19:00 · Sun 11:00-17:00
- The Food Warehouse ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for The Food Warehouse Walking route to The Food Warehouse (opens Google Maps)
- TK Maxx ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Department store Chain Walking route to TK Maxx (opens Google Maps)
- Sainsbury's ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for Sainsbury's Walking route to Sainsbury's (opens Google Maps)
- Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Shopping centre Walking route to Spindles Town Square Shopping Centre (opens Google Maps)
- The Market ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Market Website for The Market Walking route to The Market (opens Google Maps) Listed hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00
Something to see
6 nearby- North Lodge ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Building Walking route to North Lodge (opens Google Maps)
- Gallery Oldham ~5 min walk! Quick visit only Gallery Website for Gallery Oldham Walking route to Gallery Oldham (opens Google Maps) Listed hours: Tue-Sat 10:00-17:00 · bank hols off
- Oldham Theatre Workshop ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Arts centre Walking route to Oldham Theatre Workshop (opens Google Maps)
- Lyceum Theatre ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Theatre Walking route to Lyceum Theatre (opens Google Maps)
- Oldham War Memorial ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Monument Walking route to Oldham War Memorial (opens Google Maps)
- Oldham Parish Church of St. Mary with St. Peter ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to Oldham Parish Church of St. Mary with St. Peter (opens Google Maps)
Greenspace
6 nearby- Alexandra Park Outdoor Tennis Courts ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to Alexandra Park Outdoor Tennis Courts (opens Google Maps)
- Oldham Peace Garden ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Garden Walking route to Oldham Peace Garden (opens Google Maps)
- Alexandra Park ~9 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Alexandra Park (opens Google Maps)
- Coppice Park ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Coppice Park (opens Google Maps)
- Northern Roots Brook Mills Gardens ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Garden Walking route to Northern Roots Brook Mills Gardens (opens Google Maps)
- Neild Street Park ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Neild Street Park (opens Google Maps)
