Things to do while charging at Metrocentre Green Car Park, Whickham
Within walking distance there are 6 cafés, 6 shops, 2 places to visit and 1 green space. Odeon is about a 12-minute walk, and Acropolis is about 7 minutes away for a coffee.
The charger
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How long have you got?
12 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- Acropolis ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Greek café Website for Acropolis Walking route to Acropolis (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Acropolis
- Mooboo ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Mooboo (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Mooboo
- Petit Delice ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Petit Delice (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Petit Delice
- Beckleberrys ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Beckleberrys (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Beckleberrys
- Bakers + Baristas ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Website for Bakers + Baristas Walking route to Bakers + Baristas (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Bakers + Baristas
- Shakeaholic ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Shakeaholic (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Shakeaholic
Go shopping
6 nearby- Hotel Chocolat ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Sweet shop Chain Website for Hotel Chocolat Walking route to Hotel Chocolat (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Hotel Chocolat
- Timpson ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Locksmith Chain Walking route to Timpson (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Timpson
- Vodafone ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Mobile phone Chain Walking route to Vodafone (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Vodafone
- Pavers Shoes ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Shoes Chain Walking route to Pavers Shoes (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Pavers Shoes
- Lakeland ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Homeware Chain Website for Lakeland Walking route to Lakeland (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Lakeland
- Marks & Spencer ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Department store Chain Website for Marks & Spencer Walking route to Marks & Spencer (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Marks & Spencer Listed hours: Mon-Fri 09:00-21:00 · Sat 09:00-19:00 · Sun 11:00-17:00
Something to see
2 nearby- Odeon ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Cinema Chain Website for Odeon Walking route to Odeon (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Odeon
- Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Archaeological site Walking route to Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Coal mining remains at Dunston Hill
Greenspace
1 nearby- Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve ~3 min walk✓ Fits your stop Nature reserve Website for Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve Walking route to Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Cross Lane Meadows nature reserve