Things to do while charging at South Ribble - Bamber Bridge CP, Preston
Within walking distance there are 2 cafés, 6 shops, 1 place to visit and 1 green space. Top of Orr's Mill Tower is about a 13-minute walk, and The Greedy Goose is about 12 minutes away for a coffee.
The charger
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How long have you got?
2 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
2 nearby- The Greedy Goose ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Café Walking route to The Greedy Goose (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Greedy Goose Listed hours: Mon-Sat 08:30-14:00 · Sun 10:00-14:00
- Boulder UK Cafe ~16 min walk– Too far for this stop Coffee shop Walking route to Boulder UK Cafe (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Boulder UK Cafe
Go shopping
6 nearby- Go Local Extra ~8 min walk✓ Fits your stop Convenience store Chain Walking route to Go Local Extra (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Go Local Extra
- Morrisons ~10 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for Morrisons Walking route to Morrisons (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Morrisons
- The Food Warehouse ~10 min walk! Quick visit only Supermarket Chain Website for The Food Warehouse Walking route to The Food Warehouse (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with The Food Warehouse
- Barnardo's ~11 min walk! Quick visit only Charity shop Chain Walking route to Barnardo's (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Barnardo's
- Age Concern ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Charity shop Chain Walking route to Age Concern (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Age Concern
- Age UK ~12 min walk! Quick visit only Charity shop Chain Walking route to Age UK (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Age UK
Something to see
1 nearby- Top of Orr's Mill Tower ~13 min walk! Quick visit only Monument Walking route to Top of Orr's Mill Tower (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Top of Orr's Mill Tower
Greenspace
1 nearby- Withy Grove Park ~1 min walk✓ Fits your stop Park Walking route to Withy Grove Park (opens Google Maps) Report a problem with Withy Grove Park