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{{Services
{{Services
|type = primary
|type = primary
|operator = Euro Garages
|operator = Asda
|image = Esso Calcutt 2020.jpg
|image = Calcutt 2023.jpg
|road = [[A417|A419]] {{dir|N}} between Cirencester and Swindon
|road = [[A419]] {{dir|N}} between Cirencester and Swindon
|postcode = SN6 6JR
|postcode = SN6 6JR
|prevname = Seven Bridges
|signposted = Yes
|signposted = Northbound only
|stype = Two sites staggered between junctions, with no public connection between them
|stype = Two sites staggered between junctions, with no public connection between them.
|coords = 51.635243, -1.8344995
|coords = 51.635140, -1.8342716
|briefroad = A419 northbound between Cirencester and Swindon
|maplink = https://www.google.co.uk/maps/place/ESSO+EG+CALCUTT/@51.6359321,-1.8384904,16z/
|markerpost = 0110
|briefroad = A419 between Cirencester and Swindon
|hgvs = fuel only }}
|markerpost = 0110 }}


A pair of petrol stations, although currently only northbound is open. Southbound is mothballed due to legal issues.
The northbound partner to [[Seven Bridges]], and now the older one of the two.


==Facilities==
==Facilities==
{{facilities| Forecourt |  
{{facilities| Outdoor Space | Very small grass area at back of forecourt |primary }}
|N = {{Esso|N|s}}, {{Spar|N|s}}, {{Greggs|N|s}}, {{Starbucks on the Go|N|s}}, AdBlue4You, Free Cash Machine
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{Esso|N|s}}, {{Asda Express|N|s}}, {{Greggs|N|s}}, iSqueeze Fresh OJ, {{Rollover|N|s}}, {{Starbucks on the Go|N|s}}, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine |primary }}
|S = Under development |primary }}
 
==Parking Prices==
Short stay customer parking is available for cars. No HGV parking is available.
 
{{Parking Disclaimer}}


==Contact Details==
==Contact Details==
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Wiltshire{{newline}}
Wiltshire{{newline}}
SN6 6JR
SN6 6JR
|gridref = SU115929
|3words = gent.balancing.agreed
|websites =  
|website = https://storelocator.asda.com/south-west/swindon/a419-crickla Official Calcutt/Asda Express website
* [http://uk.eurogarages.com/ Northbound Forecourt operated by Euro Garages] 
}}
}}


==Trivia and History==
==Trivia and History==
[[File:Calcutt Gulf.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=Gulf petrol station.|The former southbound Gulf forecourt, positioned right next to the road]]
[[File:Calcutt northbound.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=An Esso forecourt with an On The Run shop in the distance.|Esso On The Run branding, pictured in 2010.]]
The southbound petrol station is known as '''Seven Bridge Garage'''. It was built in the 1950s, on the then-single carriageway Ermin Way. Its name refers to the small crossing of the River Ray immediately south-east of here, which is officially (and confusingly) named '''Seven Bridges Bridge'''.
The service area was built in the late 1970s or 1980s, after the A419 had been widened to become a dual carriageway. It offered an alternative to [[Seven Bridges]], which was now only accessible on the southbound side.
 
The northbound side was built in the late 1970s or 1980s, and is known as just Calcutt services.
 
In 1988, [[Roadchef]] planned to build a restaurant next to each forecourt, but their plans were refused. In 1990, [[Blue Boar]] planned to build a restaurant, shop, tourist information centre and motel beside the existing southbound forecourt, but this plan was refused too.
 
The northbound side included 'On the Run' branding and a Costa Coffee unit, before it was taken over by Euro Garages in late 2015.
 
===Southbound Issues===
While the northbound side had road signs referring to it as an official service station, the southbound side did not.
 
It was a [[Gulf]] filling station operated by Bayford Group. The site was also used by the Seven Bridges Service Centre, and a used car dealer which operated from the detached house next door.
 
In 2015, the petrol station closed and the land was fenced off. The site was put up for sale and purchased by a developer who worked with [[BP Express]]. BP made a planning application to demolish the existing facility and replace it with a new, more modern, BP forecourt and shop.
 
Highways England attached several conditions to this planning application, relating to the short entry and exit from the petrol station, and the fact that the petrol station itself would be positioned so close to the main dual carriageway. These safety concerns are an inevitable consequence of such an old site being re-used.


Highways England also raised concerns with the cramped layout proposed for the new site, and this would combine with the entry issues to create a real risk of traffic queueing along the A419.
[[Roadchef]] planned to build one of their new [[Hickory's|restaurants]] next to both Calcutt and Seven Bridges in 1988, but planning permission was refused.


It's understood that the developer were happy to comply with Highways England's requests, with work starting in 2018. This would have included the construction of a very long entry slip road. However, it was discovered that the new slip road would interfere with the main water line, which meant this aspect had to be put on hold.
When it was managed by [[Esso]], Calcutt had 'On the Run' branding and a Costa Coffee unit. It was sold to Euro Garages in late 2015, and they branded the store [[SPAR]] and added [[Subway]] and [[Greggs]] concessions. The Subway permanently closed in 2020 and was later replaced by a [[Rollover]] cabinet in summer 2022.


While the main build was finished in late 2019, as of March 2020 the slip road issue remains unresolved which means Highways England will not allow it to open. It's hoped that the issue will be resolved late in 2020. While the remaining issues may seem relatively trivial, they would require lane closures on the main A419 which has to be negotiated with Highways England.
The Competition and Markets Authority recommended this site be sold, during their 2023 investigation into [[Asda]]'s purchase of The Co-operative Group's forecourts. However, the [[Co-op]] site at [[Cirencester]] was chosen instead. This site was converted to an [[Asda On the Move]] store as planned, with the shop relaunching on 13 June. The site then later transferred to the Asda estate, relaunching on 4 March 2024 with a new [[Asda Express]] store.


==Alternatives==
==Alternatives==
{{Succession start}}
{{Succession start}}
{{Succession|1|A419| [[Cirencester]] (9 miles) |
{{Succession|1|A419| [[Cirencester]] (9 miles) |
[[Membury]] (M4 east, 18 miles) }}
[[Seven Bridges]] (southbound, ¼ mile){{newline}}[[Membury]] (M4 east, 18 miles) }}
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Latest revision as of 17:23, 5 March 2024

Calcutt
Calcutt services
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Location:

A419 northbound between Cirencester and Swindon

Signposted from the road.

Postcode:

SN6 6JR

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Access/Layout:

Two sites staggered between junctions, with no public connection between them.


The northbound partner to Seven Bridges, and now the older one of the two.

Facilities

Outdoor Space: Very small grass area at back of forecourt Forecourt: Esso, ASDA Express, Greggs, iSqueeze Fresh OJ, Rollover, Starbucks on the Go, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine

Parking Prices

Short stay customer parking is available for cars. No HGV parking is available.

This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.

Contact Details

🏢 Address:
Calcutt Service Station
Calcutt
Swindon
Wiltshire
SN6 6JR


Trivia and History

An Esso forecourt with an On The Run shop in the distance.
Esso On The Run branding, pictured in 2010.

The service area was built in the late 1970s or 1980s, after the A419 had been widened to become a dual carriageway. It offered an alternative to Seven Bridges, which was now only accessible on the southbound side.

Roadchef planned to build one of their new restaurants next to both Calcutt and Seven Bridges in 1988, but planning permission was refused.

When it was managed by Esso, Calcutt had 'On the Run' branding and a Costa Coffee unit. It was sold to Euro Garages in late 2015, and they branded the store SPAR and added Subway and Greggs concessions. The Subway permanently closed in 2020 and was later replaced by a Rollover cabinet in summer 2022.

The Competition and Markets Authority recommended this site be sold, during their 2023 investigation into Asda's purchase of The Co-operative Group's forecourts. However, the Co-op site at Cirencester was chosen instead. This site was converted to an Asda On the Move store as planned, with the shop relaunching on 13 June. The site then later transferred to the Asda estate, relaunching on 4 March 2024 with a new Asda Express store.

Alternatives

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Cirencester (9 miles)Services on the A419Seven Bridges (southbound, ¼ mile)
Membury (M4 east, 18 miles)

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