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About Pennywell

Pennywell lies in Sunderland's western suburbs along the River Wear, easily reached via the A1231 Sunderland Highway and A19. Local drivers use the A183 Chester Road, whilst longer journeys connect through the A19 corridor linking Newcastle and Middlesbrough. With over 400 EV charging points nearby and Newcastle Airport 20 miles northeast, it's well-connected for modern travel. The area's name derives from a medieval holy well where healing water cost just a penny.

Where is Pennywell on the map?

Pennywell is in England, at 54.899, -1.445 - about 6 km west of Sunderland, Sunderland.

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EV Chargers in Pennywell

72 chargers

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Nine holes from pub to pub through the real streets of Pennywell. Every cup is a bar somebody actually drinks in.

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What is the closest airport to Pennywell?

The closest airport to Pennywell is Teesside International Airport, 60 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: Newcastle International Airport.

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