Things to do while charging at IONITY Blackburn, Darwen
Within walking distance there are 1 café, 3 shops, 2 places to visit and 2 green spaces. St Cuthbert's Church is about a 15-minute walk, and Costa is about 2 minutes away for a coffee.
The chargers
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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, something to see and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
1 nearby- Costa ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Walking route to Costa (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Costa Listed hours: 24/7
Go shopping
3 nearby- Best-One ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Walking route to Best-One (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Best-One
- Nisa Local ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Walking route to Nisa Local (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Nisa Local
- Tesco Express ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Chain Website for Tesco Express Walking route to Tesco Express (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Tesco Express
Something to see
2 nearby- Nellie ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Machine Walking route to Nellie (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Nellie
- St Cuthbert's Church ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Historic church Walking route to St Cuthbert's Church (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St Cuthbert's Church
Greenspace
2 nearby- Darwen Cricket Club ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to Darwen Cricket Club (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Darwen Cricket Club
- Sunnyhurst Wood ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Sunnyhurst Wood (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Sunnyhurst Wood
Fancy something more local?
Skip the forecourt and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.