Frankley Services opened in 1966 as one of Granada’s earliest motorway service stations, the first without a public footbridge between sides. The southbound building towers over the motorway with a full second story backing over the exit road. Initially disappointing Granada due to low traffic before the M5 extended north in 1970, by 1971 it […]
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Bridgwater Services operates on the M5 near Bridgwater in Somerset, providing essential facilities for travelers on the busy motorway corridor connecting the Midlands with the South West. The services offer standard amenities including fuel, dining, and rest facilities. Located conveniently for access to Bridgwater town and the Somerset coast, it serves tourists heading to popular […]
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Tiverton Services was planned alongside Cullompton but never fully developed. Under planning policy, only one of the two nearby sites could be signed from the motorway. Cullompton received northbound signing in exchange for Tiverton getting southbound signing, but Tiverton’s project was never completed. This left an unusual situation where the M5 has one more signposted […]
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Exeter Services opened in 1977 at junction 30, becoming England’s most southwestern and Britain’s most southern motorway service station. Granada won the only bid submitted for this remote location. It uniquely featured a Harry Ramsden’s waitress service restaurant within the hotel, lasting long after other motorway locations closed. Moto has invested heavily in modernization, adding […]
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Hilton Park Services opened in 1970 between junctions 10A and 11 of the M6. Originally operated by Mobil, it has become one of the busiest service areas on the M6, serving traffic between Birmingham and the North West. The site underwent significant redevelopment in recent years with modern facilities. Operated by Moto, it provides extensive […]
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