Things to do while charging at Manchester, UK - Ashton New Road
Within walking distance there are 3 cafés, 6 shops, 3 places to visit and 5 green spaces. Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas is about a 10-minute walk, and Maine Road Cafe is about 4 minutes away for a coffee.
The charger
Tesla Supercharger. Check the Tesla app to see whether other EVs can charge here.
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How long have you got?
6 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- Maine Road Cafe ~4 min walk✓ Fits your stop Fish and chips café Walking route to Maine Road Cafe (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Maine Road Cafe
- Asda Café ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Coffee shop Chain Website for Asda Café Walking route to Asda Café (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Asda Café Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:30-18:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Starbucks ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Coffee shop Chain Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Starbucks
Go shopping
6 nearby- Tesla Centre Manchester Central ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Car Chain Website for Tesla Centre Manchester Central Walking route to Tesla Centre Manchester Central (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Tesla Centre Manchester Central
- Asda ~10 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for Asda Walking route to Asda (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Asda Listed hours: Mon 07:00-24:00 · Tue-Fri 00:00-24:00 · Sat 00:00-22:00 · Sun 11:00-17:00
- Tesco Express ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Website for Tesco Express Walking route to Tesco Express (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Tesco Express
- The Palms Bakery ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Patisserie Walking route to The Palms Bakery (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Palms Bakery
- Miles Platting Newsagent ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Newsagent Walking route to Miles Platting Newsagent (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Miles Platting Newsagent
- Minaxi Couture ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Clothes Walking route to Minaxi Couture (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Minaxi Couture
Something to see
3 nearby- Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Church of the Resurrection and St Barnabas
- Hope Mill Theatre ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Theatre Walking route to Hope Mill Theatre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Hope Mill Theatre
- Church of the Apostles ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Historic church Walking route to Church of the Apostles (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Church of the Apostles
Greenspace
5 nearby- North Ridge Recreation Area ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Recreation ground Walking route to North Ridge Recreation Area (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with North Ridge Recreation Area
- Bradford Park ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Website for Bradford Park Walking route to Bradford Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Bradford Park
- Philips Park ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Park Website for Philips Park Walking route to Philips Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Philips Park
- Ridgeway Street Commuity Gardens ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Garden Walking route to Ridgeway Street Commuity Gardens (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Ridgeway Street Commuity Gardens
- Saxon Saint Park ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Saxon Saint Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Saxon Saint Park
