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{{Services
{{Services
|type = primary
|type = primary
|operator =  
|operator = Asda
|image = Calcutt 2019.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/@51.6359321,-1.8384904,16.25z/
|markerpost = 0110
|briefroad = A419 between Cirencester and Swindon
|hgvs = fuel only }}
|markerpost = 130 }}


A former pair of petrol stations, although only the northbound side is signed as an official service station.
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}}, {{Starbucks on the Go|N|s}}, {{Subway|N|s}}, {{Greggs|N|s}}, AdBlue4You
{{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 construction |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 = * [http://uk.eurogarages.com/ Northbound Forecourt operated by Euro Garages] 
|website = https://storelocator.asda.com/south-west/swindon/a419-crickla Official Calcutt/Asda Express website
}}
}}


==Trivia and History==
==Trivia and History==
[[File:Calcutt Gulf.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=Gulf petrol station.|The former southbound Gulf forecourt.]]
[[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 side was built in the 1950s, while the northbound side is newer - 1970s or '80s. In 1988, [[Roadchef]] planned to build a restaurant next to each forecourt, but their plans were refused.
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.


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.
[[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.


The northbound side was taken over by Euro Garages in late 2015. Until then it included 'On the Run' branding and a Costa Coffee unit.
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 southbound side had been a [[Gulf]] filling station operated by Bayford Group which was left derelict for a while until 2018 when [[BP Express]] bought the site. The new filling station is currently being built and is due to feature an [[M&S Simply Food]] store and [[Wild Bean Café]].
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]] (14 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

Location:

A419 northbound between Cirencester and Swindon

Signposted from the road.

Postcode:

SN6 6JR

map and directions

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)