Guide to Services on the A1

This is the A1 in Great Britain. You may want the A1 in Northern Ireland.

There are 38 official service areas on the A1, 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: M1 and M18, M25, M62, A14, A17, A19, A46, A47, A168, A421 and A689. For a simplified version of this list showing just the major services, see A1(M).

South Mimms services

M25 at J23 and A1(M) at J1, EN6 3QQ (limited HGV access)
Welcome Break services rated 3½ stars.

Cars and coaches can access the main facilities, but HGVs cannot.

Catering: Burger King, KFC, PizzaExpress, Pret A Manger, Starbucks, Subway, Taco Bell, The Good Breakfast, f'real Milkshakes, Jolly Rancher Slush, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks on the Go, Starbucks Drive Thru Shops: Little Waitrose & Partners, Top Gift, WHSmith Amenities: Ramada, Changing Places, Game Zone, Revolution Laundry, Showers Outdoor Space: Grass area by hotel; Access to Wash Lane Common Nature Reserve Charging Points: Applegreen Electric 150kW CCS & 100kW CHAdeMO; GRIDSERVE Electric Highway 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2; Tesla Supercharger 150kW CCS Forecourt: BP, M&S Food, Wild Bean Café, Free Cash Machine

South Mimms Truckstop

Amenities: Game Zone, Showers Outdoor Space: No grass space; public footpath connection Forecourt: Welcome Break, Shop, The Phat Pasty Co., Rollover, Starbucks on the Go

The South Mimms Truckstop is only accessible to HGVs.

Baldock services

A1(M)/A1 at J10, SG7 5TR. 
Extra services rated 4½ stars.

Catering: Chopstix Noodle Bar, Deep Blue Fish & Chips, El Mexicana, German Doner Kebab, Greggs, KFC, McDonald's, Starbucks, West Cornwall Pasty Co., Costa Express, Krispy Kreme Shops: M&S Simply Food, Mobilise, WHSmith Amenities: Days Inn, Changing Places, Multi Faith Room, Quicksilver, Showers Outdoor Space: Small grass area behind hotel; Children's Play Area Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway 50kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO; IONITY 350kW CCS Forecourt: Shell, Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express, Car Wash, Free Cash Machine

Astwick services

A1 between Stevenage and Biggleswade, SG5 4BL (limited signage)
Highway Stops Retail Ltd. and Welcome Break services. 

Northbound (Astwick) Facilities

Catering: Costa Drive Thru Outdoor Space: No grass space; public footpath connection Charging Points: bp pulse 150kW CCS & 100kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: BP, Londis, Subway, Chicago Town Pizza, Costa Express, iSqueeze Fresh OJ, Rollover

Southbound (Northway) Facilities

Catering: Cotey's Amenities: Redwings Lodge Outdoor Space: Small grass areas next to hotel and forecourt Forecourt: Applegreen, Londis, The Good Bakery, Costa Express, Rollover, Free Cash Machine

Wyboston services

A1 southbound between Biggleswade and Huntingdon, MK44 3AA (limited HGV access)
Welcome Break services. 

Catering: McDonald's Drive Thru Outdoor Space: Small grass area next to McDonald's; public footpath connections Forecourt: Welcome Break, Londis, Greggs, Costa Express, LPG, Free Cash Machine

Brampton Hut services

A1 at A14 J21 and J22, PE28 4NQ. 
BP services rated 2½ stars.

Catering: Brampton Hut Brewers Fayre, Burger King Drive Thru, McDonald's Drive Thru, Starbucks Drive Thru, Subway, Wendy's Drive Thru Amenities: Premier Inn, Tourist Information Sign Outdoor Space: Grass verges around site only; Picnic areas at McDonald's, Brewers Fayre and Wendy's Forecourt: BP, M&S Food, Wild Bean Café, Free Cash Machine

Peterborough services

A1(M)/A1 at J17, PE7 3UQ. 
Extra services rated 4 stars.

Catering: Chopstix Noodle Bar, Costa Coffee, El Mexicana, Fresh, KFC, McDonald's, West Cornwall Pasty Co., Costa Express, Krispy Kreme, M&S Coffee to Go Shops: M&S Food, Top Gift, WHSmith Amenities: Changing Places, Days Inn, Multi Faith Room, Quicksilver, Revolution Laundry, Showers Outdoor Space: Grass areas at back of car park; Children's Play Area; Picnic Area Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway 50kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO; IONITY 350kW CCS Forecourt: Shell, Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express, Car Wash, Free Cash Machine

Kate's Cabin services

A1 northbound at Peterborough, PE7 3UJ. 
Welcome Break services. 

Outdoor Space: Grass verge only Forecourt: Welcome Break, Londis, Greggs, f'real Milkshakes, Rollover, Starbucks on the Go

Stibbington truckstop

A1 between Peterborough and Stamford, PE8 6LR (daytime only)
Stibbington Diner truckstop. 

Catering: Stibbington Diner Amenities: Showers Outdoor Space: Grass area by car park

Wittering services

A1 northbound between Peterborough and Stamford, PE8 6HA (limited HGV access)
Platinum Retail services. 

Catering: Starbucks Drive Thru Outdoor Space: Muddy area behind fence only; public footpath connections Forecourt: BP, SPAR, Wild Bean Café, LPG, Free Cash Machine

Bloody Oaks services

A1 northbound between Stamford and Colsterworth, PE9 4AD (limited HGV access)
Platinum Retail services. 

Catering: OK Diner Outdoor Space: Grass verge only Forecourt: BP, SPAR, Wild Bean Café

Ram Jam services

A1 northbound between Stamford and Colsterworth, LE15 7QX (open daytime only; limited HGV access)
MPK Garages services rated not enough data.

Catering: Brightside, Wendy's Drive Thru Forecourt: Texaco, Pop-In Daily, Smokin' Bean Coffee

Colsterworth services

A1 near Colsterworth, NG33 5JR. 
Asda services rated 2½ stars.

Catering: Burger King Drive Thru, Greggs Amenities: Travelodge Outdoor Space: Unkempt grass verge Forecourt: Esso, ASDA Express, Starbucks on the Go, Free Cash Machine

The BP Jubilee Garage and McDonald's Drive Thru are positioned opposite the main Colsterworth site, but aren't an official service area.

Colsterworth Truckstop

Catering: A1 Stadium Diner Amenities: Showers Outdoor Space: No grass space Forecourt: Fuel, Truck Wash

The Colsterworth Truckstop is signposted as HGV parking.

Colsterworth (North) services

A1 northbound between Colsterworth and Grantham, NG33 5JJ (limited signage)
MFG services. 

Catering: China Moon Outdoor Space: No grass space; public footpath connections Forecourt: BP, Londis, Costa Express, Dunkin' Donuts, Rollover

Great Ponton services

A1 northbound between Colsterworth and Grantham, NG33 5DW (limited HGV access)
Certas Energy services. 

Outdoor Space: No grass space Charging Points: Alfa Power 100kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: Gulf, Premier, Costa Express, Hershey's Freeze, Jolly Rancher Slush, Rollover

Grantham North services

A1 near Grantham, NG32 2AB. 
Moto services rated 4 stars.

Catering: Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, KFC, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme Shops: WHSmith Amenities: Travelodge, Changing Places, Full Hou$e, Showers Outdoor Space: Small grass space at back of car park and next to hotel Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2; Tesla Supercharger 150kW CCS Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express

Foston services

A1 northbound between Grantham and Newark, NG32 2JS. 
MFG services rated not enough data.

Catering: Starbucks Drive Thru Outdoor Space: No grass space Charging Points: MFG EV Power 100kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: Esso, Londis, Costa Express, Rollover

Newark services

A1 south of Newark, NG24 3UG. 
Welcome Break services rated 4 stars.

Catering: Greggs, Pret A Manger, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme, Starbucks on the Go, Burger King Drive Thru, Starbucks Drive Thru Shops: Budgens Amenities: Free Cash Machine, Game Zone, Showers Outdoor Space: Grass verges only; public footpath connections Charging Points: Applegreen Electric 150kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: Welcome Break

North Muskham services

A1 southbound between Newark and Doncaster, NG23 6HT (limited HGV access)
Asda and Welcome Break services rated not enough data.

Catering: Burger King, Greggs Outdoor Space: Grass area next to car park Forecourt: Welcome Break, Londis, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Rollover

Cromwell services

A1 northbound between Newark and Doncaster, NG23 6JG (limited HGV access)
Welcome Break services rated 2 stars.

Outdoor Space: Grass verges next to main road (caution needed); public footpath connections to Cromwell village Forecourt: Welcome Break, Londis, Greggs, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Rollover

Markham Moor services

A1 between Newark and Doncaster, DN22 0QU. 
Rated 4 stars.

There are two service areas at Markham Moor. Traffic can cross the bridge to use either side.

Northbound Facilities

Catering: KFC Drive Thru Amenities: Travelodge Outdoor Space: Small grass area in front of hotel Charging Points: Shell Recharge 150kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: Shell, Little Waitrose & Partners at Shell Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express, Free Cash Machine

Limited toilet facilities are available. HGVs can access the northbound forecourt, but no official parking spaces are provided. The Markham Moor Truckstop on Main Street provides HGV parking.

Southbound Facilities

Catering: McDonald's Drive Thru Outdoor Space: No grass space; public footpath connection Charging Points: InstaVolt 120kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: Shell, Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express

Additionally, a Starbucks Drive Thru is available close to the southbound carriageway, but not part of the service area. HGVs can access the forecourt, but no parking spaces are provided.

Blyth services

A1(M)/A1 at J34, S81 8HG. 
Moto services rated 3½ stars.

Catering: Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme Shops: M&S Simply Food, WHSmith Amenities: Travelodge, &Play, Changing Places, Full Hou$e, Showers Outdoor Space: Grass space behind hotel Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2; Tesla Supercharger 250kW CCS Forecourt: Esso, ASDA Express, Rollover, Starbucks on the Go, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine

Carcroft services

A1 northbound between Doncaster and Pontefract, DN6 8LR (no HGV access)
Asda and SGN Retail services. 

Catering: Burger King, Greggs Amenities: Travelodge, Free Cash Machine, Revolution Laundry Outdoor Space: Grass area around hotel Forecourt: Esso, Costcutter, Calippo Slush, Costa Express, Rollover

Barnsdale Bar services

A1 between Doncaster and Pontefract, WF8 3JF (limited HGV access)
Shell services rated 3 stars.

Outdoor Space: No grass space Forecourt: Shell, Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express, Free Cash Machine

Darrington services

A1 southbound between Doncaster and Pontefract, WF8 3HU (limited HGV access)
Welcome Break services. 

Outdoor Space: No grass space Forecourt: Welcome Break, Londis, The Good Bakery, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Rollover

Ferrybridge services

M62 at J33, A1(M) south at J41, A1 north at J40, WF11 0AF. 
Moto services rated 3½ stars.

Catering: Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, KFC, Pret A Manger, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme, Tango Ice Blast Shops: M&S Simply Food, WHSmith Amenities: Travelodge, Changing Places, Full Hou$e, Lucky Coin, Showers Outdoor Space: No grass space Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2; Tesla Supercharger 250kW CCS Forecourt: BP, Shop, Greggs, Costa Express, Car Wash

Wetherby services

A1(M) at J46, LS22 5GT. 
Moto services rated 3 stars.

Catering: Burger King, Chow, Costa Coffee, Greggs, KFC, Pret A Manger, West Cornwall Pasty Co., Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme, M&S Coffee to Go, Tango Ice Blast, Costa Drive Thru Shops: M&S Simply Food, Top Gift, WHSmith Amenities: Days Inn, Changing Places, Full Hou$e, Lucky Coin, Revolution Laundry, Showers Outdoor Space: Small amount of greenery behind hotel; Public Footpath Connection Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: BP, M&S Food, Greggs, Costa Express

Leeming Bar rest area

A1(M) at J51, DL8 1DT. 
Moto services rated 2½ stars.

Catering: Costa Coffee, McDonald's Drive Thru Shops: none Amenities: Changing Places, Free Cash Machine, Showers Outdoor Space: No grass space; picnic tables Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express, Rollover

Scotch Corner rest area

A1(M) at J53 and A66, DL10 6PQ (no HGV access)
Moto services rated 2½ stars.

Catering: Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, KFC, West Cornwall Pasty Co., Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme, M&S Coffee to Go, Tango Ice Blast Shops: M&S Simply Food, WHSmith Amenities: Travelodge, Full Hou$e Outdoor Space: Grass area by petrol station (care needed) Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: Esso, ASDA Express, Starbucks on the Go, Free Cash Machine

Barton Park truckstop

A1(M)/A1 at J56, DL10 6NA. 
Moto truckstop rated 3½ stars.

Amenities: Showers Outdoor Space: Small grass bank Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express, Rollover

Durham services

A1(M) at J61, DH6 5NP. 
Roadchef and Shell services rated 3½ stars.

Catering: Costa Coffee, McDonald's Drive Thru, Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme Shops: WHSmith Amenities: Super 8 Hotel, Jackpot £500, Showers Outdoor Space: Small grass area around hotel; Picnic Tables, public footpath connections Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 150kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: Shell, Select, Deli by Shell, Costa Express, Free Cash Machine

Roadchef also operates a Costa Drive Thru further down the A688 at Integra61 business park.

Washington services

A1(M) between J64 and J65, DH3 2SJ (limited signage)
Moto services rated 3 stars.

Catering: on both sides: Costa Coffee, Greggs, Costa Express
plus northbound only: Burger King
and southbound only: KFC
Shops: WHSmith Amenities: on both sides: Travelodge, Full Hou$e
plus northbound only: Changing Places
and southbound only: Showers
Outdoor Space: Picnic Tables; southbound has small grass verge at back of car park Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express

Seaton Burn services

A1 and A19 north of Newcastle, NE13 6EP (limited HGV access)
Asda and Rontec services. 

Catering: Burger King, Greggs Amenities: Travelodge, Free Cash Machine Outdoor Space: Grass area around amenity building; picnic tables; public footpath connections Forecourt: Esso, Shop'N Drive, Costa Express, Car Wash, Free Cash Machine

Stannington services

A1 between Newcastle and Morpeth, NE61 6DR (limited HGV access; limited signage)
Penny Petroleum services. 

Catering: Char Mausum Outdoor Space: Grass verges outside site; public footpath connections Forecourt: Esso, Penny on the move, Trotter's Family Bakers, Chicago Town Pizza, Costa Express, Rollover, LPG (Northern Energy), Jet Wash

Cawledge services

A1 at Alnwick, NE66 2BF (limited signage)
Rontec services. 

Catering: The Hogs Head Inn, McDonald's Drive Thru Amenities: The Hogs Head Inn Outdoor Space: Children's Play Area (at both The Hogs Head Inn and McDonald's); picnic tables; large grass space next to pub Charging Points: IONITY 350kW CCS Forecourt: BP, Morrisons Daily, Greggs, Costa Express, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine

Willowtree services

A1 at Alnwick, NE66 2HA (limited signage)
Rontec services. 

Outdoor Space: Picnic Area; grass verges only Forecourt: Esso, Morrisons Daily, Food to Go, Chicago Town Pizza, Costa Express, Car Wash, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine

Adderstone services

A1 between Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed, NE70 7JU. 
W J Davidson & Son services rated 2 stars.

Catering: Café One, The Lodge Bar & Grill Amenities: Purdy Lodge, Showers Outdoor Space: Grass verges only Charging Points: Tesla Supercharger 250kW CCS Forecourt: TotalEnergies, KeyStore More, Coffee Machine, Jet Wash

Lindisfarne services

A1 between Alnwick and Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2PD (open daytime only; limited HGV access)
Penny Petroleum services. 

Catering: Eat & Sleep Amenities: Eat & Sleep Bunkhouse, Revolution Laundry Outdoor Space: Large grass area behind forecourt; picnic tables, public footpath connections Forecourt: Esso, Penny on the move, Trotter's Family Bakers, Costa Express, Rollover, LPG (FloGas), Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine

Monktonhall services

A1 near City Bypass, EH21 8RE (limited HGV access)
MFG services rated 3 stars.

Amenities: Showers Outdoor Space: Picnic Tables Charging Points: MFG EV Power 150kW CCS & 50kW CHAdeMO Forecourt: BP, Londis, Greggs, Miss Millie's Fried Chicken, Costa Express, Dunkin' Donuts, Rollover, Jet Wash

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