Things to do while charging at Lawson St Parking/Charging, Preston
Within walking distance there are 6 cafés, 6 shops, 6 places to visit and 6 green spaces. Preston Playhouse is about a 3-minute walk, and Bites N Beyond is about 2 minutes away for a coffee.
The charger
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How long have you got?
16 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
6 nearby- Mooboo ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Tea room Chain Walking route to Mooboo (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Mooboo
- Bites N Beyond ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Bites N Beyond (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Bites N Beyond
- Cherry Pie Coffee & Co ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Cherry Pie Coffee & Co (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Cherry Pie Coffee & Co
- Ai Cha ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Tea room Walking route to Ai Cha (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Ai Cha
- Town House ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Website for Town House Walking route to Town House (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Town House Listed hours: Mon-Fri 08:30-16:00 · Sat, Sun 10:00-16:00
- Mini Dunes ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Website for Mini Dunes Walking route to Mini Dunes (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Mini Dunes Listed hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-16:00 · Sat 09:00-17:00
Go shopping
6 nearby- Kwik-Fit ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Car repair Chain Walking route to Kwik-Fit (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Kwik-Fit
- Small Outdoor Market ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Market Walking route to Small Outdoor Market (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Small Outdoor Market
- Audika ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Hearing aids Chain Website for Audika Walking route to Audika (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Audika
- St George's Centre ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Shopping centre Website for St George's Centre Walking route to St George's Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St George's Centre
- St. John's Shopping Centre ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Shopping centre Walking route to St. John's Shopping Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St. John's Shopping Centre
- Fishergate Shopping Centre ~7 min walk! Quick visit only Shopping centre Website for Fishergate Shopping Centre Walking route to Fishergate Shopping Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Fishergate Shopping Centre Listed hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-18:00 · Sun 11:00-17:00
Something to see
6 nearby- Preston Playhouse ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Theatre Walking route to Preston Playhouse (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Preston Playhouse
- All Saints' Church ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to All Saints' Church (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with All Saints' Church
- Harris Museum ~4 min walk! Quick visit only Museum Website for Harris Museum Walking route to Harris Museum (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Harris Museum Listed hours: Mon-Sat 09:00-17:00 · Sun 11:00-16:00
- Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa ~7 min walk! Quick visit only Cathedral Walking route to Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Syro-Malabar Cathedral of St Alphonsa
- St Peter's Art Centre ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Arts centre Walking route to St Peter's Art Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St Peter's Art Centre
- St John's Minster ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Minster Website for St John's Minster Walking route to St John's Minster (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with St John's Minster
Greenspace
6 nearby- Preston Peace Garden ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Garden Walking route to Preston Peace Garden (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Preston Peace Garden
- Winckley Square ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Winckley Square (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Winckley Square
- Avenham Park ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Avenham Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Avenham Park
- Japanese Rock Garden ~12 min walk✓ Fits your stop Garden Walking route to Japanese Rock Garden (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Japanese Rock Garden
- Miller Park ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Miller Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Miller Park
- Frenchwood Knoll ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Frenchwood Knoll (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Frenchwood Knoll
