Things to do while charging at Northumberland Retail Park, Wallsend
Within walking distance there are 3 cafés, 6 shops and 2 green spaces. The Diner is about 10 minutes away for a coffee, and Rising Sun Country Park is about 15 minutes away if you want some fresh air.
The charger
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How long have you got?
7 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 and greenspace: everything below is a short walk from your charger, sorted nearest first.
Grab a coffee
3 nearby- Costa ~2 min walk✓ Fits your stop Coffee shop Chain Walking route to Costa (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Costa
- The Diner ~10 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to The Diner (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Diner
- Starbucks ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Café Chain Website for Starbucks Walking route to Starbucks (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Starbucks
Go shopping
6 nearby- Aldi ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for Aldi Walking route to Aldi (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Aldi Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:00-22:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Farmfoods ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Frozen food Chain Walking route to Farmfoods (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Farmfoods
- B&M Bargains ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Variety store Chain Website for B&M Bargains Walking route to B&M Bargains (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with B&M Bargains Listed hours: Mon-Fri 08:00-20:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Sainsbury's ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Supermarket Chain Website for Sainsbury's Walking route to Sainsbury's (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Sainsbury's Listed hours: Mon-Fri 07:00-10:00 · Sat 07:00-21:00 · Sun 10:00-16:00
- Heron Foods ~7 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for Heron Foods Walking route to Heron Foods (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Heron Foods
- Cooplands ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Bakery Chain Walking route to Cooplands (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Cooplands
Something to see
Nothing close byNo places to visit listed within about 15 minutes’ walk.
Greenspace
2 nearby- Rising Sun Country Park ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Rising Sun Country Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Rising Sun Country Park
- Silverlink Biodiversity Park ~16 min walk– Too far for this stop Park Walking route to Silverlink Biodiversity Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Silverlink Biodiversity Park