Things to do while charging at Russell Street Car Park, Darlington
Within walking distance there are 6 cafés, 6 shops, 6 places to visit and 4 green spaces. Darlington Hippodrome is about a 6-minute walk, and Crown Buttery & Restaurant is about 5 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- Crown Buttery & Restaurant ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Crown Buttery & Restaurant (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Crown Buttery & Restaurant
- The Hippo Lounge ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Website for The Hippo Lounge Walking route to The Hippo Lounge (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Hippo Lounge
- Parkgate Cafe ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Parkgate Cafe (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Parkgate Cafe
- Savoury Cafe ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Website for Savoury Cafe Walking route to Savoury Cafe (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Savoury Cafe
- Crusty's ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Walking route to Crusty's (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Crusty's
- Esquires Coffee ~9 min walk✓ Fits your stop Café Website for Esquires Coffee Walking route to Esquires Coffee (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Esquires Coffee
Go shopping
6 nearby- Halfords ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Car parts Chain Website for Halfords Walking route to Halfords (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Halfords
- Cornmill Centre ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Shopping centre Website for Cornmill Centre Walking route to Cornmill Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Cornmill Centre
- Peacocks ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Clothes Chain Website for Peacocks Walking route to Peacocks (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Peacocks
- Queen Street Shopping Centre ~6 min walk! Quick visit only Shopping centre Website for Queen Street Shopping Centre Walking route to Queen Street Shopping Centre (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Queen Street Shopping Centre
- Flannels ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Clothes Website for Flannels Walking route to Flannels (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Flannels
- USC ~7 min walk✓ Fits your stop Clothes Chain Walking route to USC (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with USC
Something to see
6 nearby- Darlington Library Art Gallery ~5 min walk! Quick visit only Gallery Website for Darlington Library Art Gallery Walking route to Darlington Library Art Gallery (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Darlington Library Art Gallery
- Darlington Hippodrome ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Theatre Website for Darlington Hippodrome Walking route to Darlington Hippodrome (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Darlington Hippodrome
- Life And Light Missions ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Walking route to Life And Light Missions (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Life And Light Missions
- Northgate United Reformed Church ~6 min walk✓ Fits your stop Historic church Website for Northgate United Reformed Church Walking route to Northgate United Reformed Church (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Northgate United Reformed Church
- Joseph Pease ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Monument Walking route to Joseph Pease (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Joseph Pease
- Heritage Fountain ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Monument Walking route to Heritage Fountain (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Heritage Fountain
Greenspace
4 nearby- North Lodge Park ~5 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Walking route to North Lodge Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with North Lodge Park
- Riverside Park ~8 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Riverside Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Riverside Park
- Denes ~14 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Denes (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Denes
- Stanhope Park ~15 min walk! Quick visit only Park Walking route to Stanhope Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Stanhope Park