Things to do while charging at Ionity Leeds - Skelton Lakes Services
Within walking distance there are 1 café, 5 shops and 3 green spaces. Starbucks is about 3 minutes away for a coffee, and Temple Newsam Estate is about 8 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The charger
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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
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- Starbucks ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Website for Starbucks Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Starbucks
Go shopping
5 nearby- Leeds Skelton Lake Services ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Shopping centre Website for Leeds Skelton Lake Services Walking route to Leeds Skelton Lake Services (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Leeds Skelton Lake Services Listed hours: 24/7
- WHSmith ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Newsagent Chain Walking route to WHSmith (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with WHSmith
- M&S Food ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Walking route to M&S Food (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with M&S Food
- Spar ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for Spar Walking route to Spar (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Spar
- Morrisons Daily ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Convenience store Chain Walking route to Morrisons Daily (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Morrisons Daily
Something to see
Nothing close byNo places to visit listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Greenspace
3 nearby- Temple Newsam Estate ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Temple Newsam Estate (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Temple Newsam Estate
- Spring Wood ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Spring Wood (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Spring Wood
- Bell Wood ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Woodland Walking route to Bell Wood (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Bell Wood
Fancy something more local?
Head off the motorway and visit one of these chargers instead. Distances are as the crow flies.