Things to do while charging at Holiday Inn Washington
Within walking distance there are 1 café, 4 shops and 4 green spaces. Costa is about 5 minutes away for a coffee, and Ayton Park is about 3 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The chargers
Tesla Supercharger. Check the Tesla app to see whether other EVs can charge here.
Live status and prices aren’t available yet: check the operator’s app. Charger details via Open Charge Map: Open Charge Map Contributors (CC BY 4.0). Charger locations and nearby places © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Last checked 12 November 2026.
How long have you got?
5 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 and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
1 nearby- Costa ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Website for Costa Walking route to Costa (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Costa Listed hours: 24/7
Go shopping
4 nearby- WHSmith ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Newsagent Chain Walking route to WHSmith (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with WHSmith
- Greggs ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Kiosk Chain Walking route to Greggs (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Greggs
- Vigo Convenience Store ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for Vigo Convenience Store Walking route to Vigo Convenience Store (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Vigo Convenience Store Listed hours: Mon-Sun 05:30-21:30
- H&M Store ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Walking route to H&M Store (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with H&M Store
Something to see
Nothing close byNo places to visit listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Greenspace
4 nearby- Ayton Park ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Walking route to Ayton Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Ayton Park
- Vigo Wood ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Vigo Wood (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Vigo Wood
- New Vigo Wood ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to New Vigo Wood (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with New Vigo Wood
- Holley Park ~16 min walk– Too far for this stop Park Walking route to Holley Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Holley Park
Fancy something more local?
Head off the motorway and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.