Things to do while charging at Durham Road Filling Station, Birtley
Within walking distance there are 6 shops, 2 places to visit and 1 green space. St John the Evangelist, Birtley is about a 6-minute walk, and Birtley Grove Park is about 8 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The charger
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How long have you got?
8 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, something to see 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
6 nearby- B&M Bargains ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Variety store Chain Website for B&M Bargains Walking route to B&M Bargains (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with B&M Bargains Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-20:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Th' Tulip Tree ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Charity shop Walking route to Th' Tulip Tree (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Th' Tulip Tree
- Afro Asian Food Market ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Website for Afro Asian Food Market Walking route to Afro Asian Food Market (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Afro Asian Food Market Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-18:00
- Morrisons ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for Morrisons Walking route to Morrisons (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Morrisons
- Card Factory ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Gift shop Chain Walking route to Card Factory (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Card Factory Listed hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-17:30 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Martin Baxter ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Bakery Walking route to Martin Baxter (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Martin Baxter
Something to see
2 nearby- St John the Evangelist, Birtley ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to St John the Evangelist, Birtley (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St John the Evangelist, Birtley
- Birtley Cenotaph ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop War memorial Walking route to Birtley Cenotaph (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Birtley Cenotaph
Greenspace
1 nearby- Birtley Grove Park ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Birtley Grove Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Birtley Grove Park
Fancy something more local?
Skip the forecourt and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.