Things to do while charging at Gorton Services, Droylsden
Within walking distance there are 3 cafés, 6 shops, 5 places to visit and 5 green spaces. Ashton Canal - Stockport Branch is about a 1-minute walk, and The Busy Bee is about 7 minutes away for a coffee.
The charger
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How long have you got?
14 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
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
3 nearby- The Busy Bee ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to The Busy Bee (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Busy Bee
- Prajitura Casei ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Romanian café Walking route to Prajitura Casei (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Prajitura Casei
- Les the Baker MCR ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Café Walking route to Les the Baker MCR (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Les the Baker MCR
Go shopping
6 nearby- Aldi ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for Aldi Walking route to Aldi (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Aldi
- Tesco Extra ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for Tesco Extra Walking route to Tesco Extra (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Tesco Extra Listed hours: Mon-Sat 06:00-24:00, Sun 11:00-17:00
- Gorton Market ~6 min walk! Quick visit only Market Walking route to Gorton Market (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Gorton Market Listed hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-17:30
- Mount News ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Walking route to Mount News (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Mount News Listed hours: Mon-Sun, bank hols 06:30-22:00
- Age UK ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Charity shop Chain Website for Age UK Walking route to Age UK (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Age UK Listed hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Martins ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Bakery Walking route to Martins (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Martins Listed hours: Mon-Fri 07:30-15:30 · Sat 07:30-15:00
Something to see
5 nearby- Ashton Canal - Stockport Branch ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Canal Walking route to Ashton Canal - Stockport Branch (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Ashton Canal - Stockport Branch
- St James Church ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to St James Church (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St James Church
- St Philip ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to St Philip (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St Philip
- Brookfield Church ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to Brookfield Church (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Brookfield Church
- Emmanuel ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Historic church Walking route to Emmanuel (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Emmanuel
Greenspace
5 nearby- Sunny Brow Park ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Website for Sunny Brow Park Walking route to Sunny Brow Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Sunny Brow Park
- Gorton Park ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Website for Gorton Park Walking route to Gorton Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Gorton Park
- Annie Lees Playing Fields ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Website for Annie Lees Playing Fields Walking route to Annie Lees Playing Fields (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Annie Lees Playing Fields
- King George V Park ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Park Website for King George V Park Walking route to King George V Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with King George V Park
- Nutsford Vale ~16 min walk– Too far for this stop Park Walking route to Nutsford Vale (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Nutsford Vale
Fancy something more local?
Skip the forecourt and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.