Things to do while charging at Angel of the North, Birtley
Within walking distance there are 3 shops and 1 green space. Longacre Wood is about 1 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The charger
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How long have you got?
2 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.
Pick the time your charge needs, not the time you’d like. Charging bays are shared, so be back and move your car as soon as you’ve got the charge you need. On a rapid charger that’s usually around 80%. Charging etiquette · How long will my charge take?
Make the most of your stop
Go shopping and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
Nothing close byNo cafés listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Go shopping
3 nearby- Penny On The Move ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Walking route to Penny On The Move (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Penny On The Move
- Allerdene News ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Newsagent Walking route to Allerdene News (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Allerdene News
- Morrisons Daily ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Chain Website for Morrisons Daily Walking route to Morrisons Daily (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Morrisons Daily
Something to see
Nothing close byNo places to visit listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Greenspace
1 nearby- Longacre Wood ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Woodland Walking route to Longacre Wood (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Longacre Wood