There are 9 official service areas on the A12, which are listed below. Tapping their name will provide you with more information on each service station, including its facilities and exact location.
You can also view these results on a map. We also cover these nearby roads: M25, A14 and the A47.
South Weald services
Shell services rated 3 stars.
Catering: Mizu Restaurant Outdoor Space: Small grass areas next to site (caution needed); public footpath connections Forecourt: Shell, Little Waitrose & Partners at Shell Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express, Free Cash Machine
Brentwood services
BP Express services rated 3 stars.
Outdoor Space: Small grass verge at entrance (caution needed); public footpath connection Forecourt: BP, M&S Simply Food, Wild Bean Café, Free Cash Machine
Chelmsford services
BP Express services rated 3 stars.
Catering: McDonald's Drive Thru Amenities: Premier Inn, Showers, Toilets, Tourist Information Sign Outdoor Space: Children's Play Area; no grass space; public footpath connections Charging Points: bp pulse 150kW CCS & 100kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: BP, M&S Simply Food, Wild Bean Café, Car Wash, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine
Feering services
Asda and MFG services.
Catering: Burger King, Greggs Amenities: Travelodge, Free Cash Machine Outdoor Space: Small grass bank behind amenity building; picnic tables; public footpath connections Forecourt: Esso, Londis, Subway, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Rollover, Tango Ice Blast
Colchester services
BP Express and McDonalds services rated 4 stars.
Catering: McDonald's Drive Thru Outdoor Space: Small grass verges next to forecourt; Children's Play Area; public footpath connections Charging Points: bp pulse 150kW CCS & 100kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: BP, M&S Food, Wild Bean Café, Free Cash Machine
Capelgate and Bentley services
Northbound (Capelgate) Facilities
Catering: Cappadocia Outdoor Space: Tiny grass verge only; public footpath connection Forecourt: JET, Londis, Costa Express, Dunkin' Donuts, Rollover
None of the northbound facilities are accessible to HGVs.
Southbound (Bentley) Facilities
Catering: Starbucks Amenities: Travelodge Outdoor Space: Grass verge behind coffee shop Charging Points: EV Point 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: BP, Costcutter, Costa Express, Rollover
Only the southbound forecourt is accessible to HGVs.
Orwell services
Shell services.
Catering: Bun N Run Snack Bar (mornings only) Outdoor Space: Unkempt grass on left side Forecourt: Shell, Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express
Martlesham Heath services
BP services.
Catering: KFC Drive Thru Outdoor Space: No grass space; public footpath connection Forecourt: BP, Shop, Wild Bean Café, Car Wash, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine
Darsham services
Smith & Wesby services.
Outdoor Space: No grass space; public footpath connection Forecourt: JET, Budgens, Free Cash Machine