Things to do while charging at EG GROUP NEWTOWN 1, Skelmersdale
Within walking distance there are 6 shops, 1 place to visit and 5 green spaces. Skelmersdale War Memorial is about a 2-minute walk, and Stanley Coronation Park is about 5 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The chargers
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How long have you got?
10 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- Snip Doggy Dogg ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Pet grooming Walking route to Snip Doggy Dogg (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Snip Doggy Dogg
- Asda Express ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Walking route to Asda Express (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Asda Express
- West Lancs Butchers + Diner ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Butcher Walking route to West Lancs Butchers + Diner (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with West Lancs Butchers + Diner
- Sandy Lane Centre ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Shopping centre Walking route to Sandy Lane Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Sandy Lane Centre
- Co-op Food ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for Co-op Food Walking route to Co-op Food (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Co-op Food Listed hours: Mon-Sat 07:00-22:00 · Sun 08:00-22:00
- Aldi ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for Aldi Walking route to Aldi (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Aldi
Something to see
1 nearby- Skelmersdale War Memorial ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop War memorial Walking route to Skelmersdale War Memorial (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Skelmersdale War Memorial
Greenspace
5 nearby- Blaguegate Playing Fields ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to Blaguegate Playing Fields (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Blaguegate Playing Fields
- JMO Sports Park ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to JMO Sports Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with JMO Sports Park
- Stanley Coronation Park ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Walking route to Stanley Coronation Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Stanley Coronation Park
- Kiln Lane Playing Fields ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to Kiln Lane Playing Fields (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Kiln Lane Playing Fields
- Skelmersdale Cricket Club ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Recreation ground Walking route to Skelmersdale Cricket Club (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Skelmersdale Cricket Club
Fancy something more local?
Skip the forecourt and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.