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{{Services
{{Services
|type = motorway
|type = motorway
|image = Chieveley 2023.jpg
|image = Chieveley 2024.jpg
|operator = Moto
|operator = Moto
|road = [[M4]] at J13{{newline}}[[A34]] between Newbury and Didcot
|road = [[M4]] at J13{{newline}}[[A34]] between Newbury and Didcot
|postcode = RG18 9XX
|postcode = RG18 9XX
|signposted = Yes (westbound){{newline}}poorly (eastbound)
|signposted = Yes
|stype = Single site located at a junction
|stype = Single site located at a junction
|rating = Chieveley
|rating = Chieveley
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==Facilities==
==Facilities==
{{facilities | Restaurants | {{Burger King}}, {{Costa}}, {{Greggs}}, {{Pret A Manger}}, {{West Cornwall Pasty Co}}, {{Costa Express}}, f'real Milkshakes, {{Krispy Kreme}}, {{M&S Coffee to Go}}, Tango Ice Blast }}
{{facilities| Catering | {{Burger King}}, {{Costa}}, {{Greggs}}, {{KFC}}, {{Pret A Manger}}, {{West Cornwall Pasty Co}}, {{Costa Express}}, f'real Milkshakes, {{Krispy Kreme}}, {{M&S Coffee to Go}}, Tango Ice Blast, Urban Legend Doughnuts }}
{{facilities| Shops | {{M&S Simply Food}}, {{WHSmith}} }}
{{facilities| Shops | {{M&S Simply Food}}, {{WHSmith}} }}
{{facilities| Amenities | {{Travelodge}}, {{Full Hou$e}}, {{Lucky Coin}}, {{Revolution Laundry}}, Showers }}
{{facilities| Amenities | {{Travelodge}}, {{Full Hou$e}}, {{Lucky Coin}}, {{Revolution Laundry}}, Showers }}
{{facilities| Outdoor Space | Grass area behind amenity building; {{Children's Play Area}} }}
{{facilities| Outdoor Space | Grass area behind amenity building; {{Children's Play Area}} }}
{{facilities| Charging Points | GRIDSERVE Electric Highway 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 }}
{{facilities| Charging Points | GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 }}
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{BP}}, Shop, {{Costa Express}}, {{West Cornwall Pasty Co}} }}
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{BP}}, Shop, {{Costa Express}}, Urban Legend Doughnuts, {{West Cornwall Pasty Co}} }}


==Parking Prices==
==Parking Prices==
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which charges apply.
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £31. HGVs can pay £34 to include a £10 food voucher.


There are two car parks at Chieveley services:
Prices are paid in the shop or by using [https://www.justpark.com/parking/products/how-it-works JustPark]. The location code is 625123.
# There is a long stay car park on the left as you enter, signposted Travelodge. Here cars must pay £16 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £30. HGVs can pay £33 to include a £10 food voucher. The location code is 2433.
# The parking in front of the restaurants and shops (on the right as you come in) costs £25 for stays over two hours. The location code is 2482.


If you don't see the long stay parking on your way in then you have to leave the services and navigate the roundabout network to make your way back in. There is no way to drive to the long stay parking once you have reached the short stay car park.
HGVs can also pay by using [https://snapacc.com/ SNAP]. The location code is 13352.


Prices are paid using [https://paybyphone.co.uk/how-it-works/parking PayByPhone]. The fees are strictly enforced by [[CP Plus]].
The fees are strictly enforced by [[GroupNexus]].


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


==Contact Details==
==Contact Details==
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RG18 9XX
RG18 9XX
|telephone = 01635 248024
|telephone = 01635 248024
|gridref = SU479724
|websites =  
|websites =  
* [https://www.moto-way.com/services/chieveley/ Official Moto/Chieveley website]
* [https://moto-way.com/services/chieveley/ Official Moto/Chieveley website]
* [https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel Official Travelodge website]
* [https://www.travelodge.co.uk/hotels/56/Newbury-Chieveley-M4-hotel Official Travelodge website]
|foursquare = 4b4cb041f964a5205dba26e3
|foursquare = 4b4cb041f964a5205dba26e3
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Like most of the M4's services, Chieveley was discussed on ''Gavin and Stacey'', where Smithy says of it "Chieveley's the best, it's insane", going as far to say that he took his girlfriend there for dinner. Its previous moment in th spotlight was when it hosted BBC Radio 2's Derek Jameson breakfast show on 25 July 1988.
Like most of the M4's services, Chieveley was discussed on ''Gavin and Stacey'', where Smithy says of it "Chieveley's the best, it's insane", going as far to say that he took his girlfriend there for dinner. Its previous moment in th spotlight was when it hosted BBC Radio 2's Derek Jameson breakfast show on 25 July 1988.


The former betting office to the side of the main building is currently unused and was available to lease as a retail outlet for a short time, but this is no longer the case. Moto intend to reuse this space soon.
The former betting office to the side of the main building is currently unused and was available to lease as a retail outlet for a short time, but this is no longer the case. Moto are now using this space as additional storage.


Works commenced in early 2023 to redevelop the former Arlo's restaurant area into the new [[Pret A Manger]] store. As part of the works, the existing Costa store received a refurbishment in March 2023, with the new Pret A Manger store opening on 30 March 2023.
Works commenced in early 2023 to redevelop the former Arlo's restaurant area into the new [[Pret A Manger]] store. As part of the works, the existing Costa store received a refurbishment in March 2023, with the new Pret A Manger store opening on 30 March 2023. A [[KFC]] store was then built next to the Pret A Manger, with the new restaurant opening on 20 August 2024.


Moto are seeking to build a Changing Places facility at Chieveley. In the longer term, they are working on a proposal to fully redevelop the site, to provide a larger capacity and more modern facilities.
Moto are seeking to build a Changing Places facility at Chieveley, as well as an electric vehicle charging hub. In the longer term, they are working on a proposal to fully redevelop the site, to provide a larger capacity and more modern facilities.


Chieveley services evolved out of many attempts to build a double-sided service area on the A34 - see [[History:Chieveley|the full history]].
Chieveley services evolved out of many attempts to build a double-sided service area on the A34 - see [[History:Chieveley|the full history]].
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Latest revision as of 12:08, 14 January 2025

Location:

M4 at J13
A34 between Newbury and Didcot

Signposted from the road.

Postcode:

RG18 9XX

map and directions

Access/Layout:

Single site located at a junction.

Rating: See the reviews


Originally a small offer for half an A-road, Chieveley grew to become a full service area at the complex M4 interchange.

Facilities

Catering: Burger King, 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, Urban Legend Doughnuts Shops: M&S Simply Food, WHSmith Amenities: Travelodge, Full Hou$e, Lucky Coin, Revolution Laundry, Showers Outdoor Space: Grass area behind amenity building; Children's Play Area Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 350kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express, Urban Legend Doughnuts, West Cornwall Pasty Co.

Parking Prices

First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £31. HGVs can pay £34 to include a £10 food voucher.

Prices are paid in the shop or by using JustPark. The location code is 625123.

HGVs can also pay by using SNAP. The location code is 13352.

The fees are strictly enforced by GroupNexus.

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

Contact Details

🏢 Address:
Moto Hospitality Ltd
Chieveley Motorway Services Area
Oxford Road
Hermitage
Thatcham
Berkshire
RG18 9XX

🌍 Operators & Official Websites:


Trivia and Design

Inside a restaurant servery, with a buffet counter in the distance.
The main restaurant servery in 2011.

See also: History:Chieveley

Like most of the M4's services, Chieveley was discussed on Gavin and Stacey, where Smithy says of it "Chieveley's the best, it's insane", going as far to say that he took his girlfriend there for dinner. Its previous moment in th spotlight was when it hosted BBC Radio 2's Derek Jameson breakfast show on 25 July 1988.

The former betting office to the side of the main building is currently unused and was available to lease as a retail outlet for a short time, but this is no longer the case. Moto are now using this space as additional storage.

Works commenced in early 2023 to redevelop the former Arlo's restaurant area into the new Pret A Manger store. As part of the works, the existing Costa store received a refurbishment in March 2023, with the new Pret A Manger store opening on 30 March 2023. A KFC store was then built next to the Pret A Manger, with the new restaurant opening on 20 August 2024.

Moto are seeking to build a Changing Places facility at Chieveley, as well as an electric vehicle charging hub. In the longer term, they are working on a proposal to fully redevelop the site, to provide a larger capacity and more modern facilities.

Chieveley services evolved out of many attempts to build a double-sided service area on the A34 - see the full history.

Alternatives

Previous:Next:
Reading (12 miles)Services on the M4Membury (12 miles)
Tot Hill (9 miles)Services on the A34Berkshire Downs (southbound only, 8 miles)
Milton Heights (13 miles)
Reading (12 miles)Moto servicesLeigh Delamere (40 miles)
Cherwell Valley (M40 north, 38 miles)

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