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[[LEON]] restaurants were added to both sides in March 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, didn't begin trading until July 2020. The westbound restaurant uses space formerly occupied by [[Pret A Manger]], in what was a failed trial. | [[LEON]] restaurants were added to both sides in March 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, didn't begin trading until July 2020. The westbound restaurant uses space formerly occupied by [[Pret A Manger]], in what was a failed trial. | ||
The eastbound [[WHSmith]] store will be refurbished in March 2023, receiving the latest WHSmith branding and styling in the process. The westbound store will then receive the same treatment in May 2023, also trialling a new concept which is yet to be revealed. | |||
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Revision as of 15:47, 6 February 2023
M25 between J5 and J6
Signposted from the road.
TN16 2ER
map and directions
Two sites located between junctions, with no public connection between them.
Clacket Lane consists of two large services on the M25 and it's a popular stopping point for coaches and lorries.
Facilities
Catering: Chozen Noodle, Costa Coffee, Fresh Food Café (seasonal opening), LEON, McDonald's, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme, Costa Drive Thru
Shops: on both sides: Phone Tech, WHSmith
and eastbound only: SPAR
Amenities: on both sides: Days Inn, Jackpot £500, Showers
and eastbound only: Changing Places
Outdoor Space: Small grass areas by entrance
Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2
Forecourt: BP, Shop, Wild Bean Café, Free Cash Machine
Parking Prices
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £13 and HGVs, caravans and coaches £31, or £34 to include a £10 food voucher.
Prices are paid using NexusPay or in the shop. The location code is 2035 (westbound) and 1997 (eastbound).
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:
Roadchef Motorways Ltd
Motorway Service Area M25 Westbound
Clacket Lane
Westerham
Surrey
TN16 2ER
- Amenity buildings and Hotel operated by Roadchef
- Forecourts operated by BP Express
- Foursquare Page
- 📞 Telephone number: 01959 565577
Trivia and Design
See also: History:Clacket Lane
Between 1993 and 2008, Clacket Lane westbound was thought to be the largest service area in the country. It also described itself as the "brightest".
Figures from Roadchef suggest Clacket Lane has by far the largest parking areas of any Roadchef site, with parking for more than 700 cars overall.
Being close to London and the Channel Ports, it has also at times stood out for its higher prices as it takes advantage of the passing trade. This has made it a target for vandals on occasion.
There have been problems with HGVs parking on the hard shoulder before accessing the facilities. As a result, multilingual 'no parking' signs have been placed on each exit from the service area.
The service area sits right next to the Kent-Surrey border, causing confusion as the nearest postal town (Westerham) is in Kent, but the service area isn't. It's also positioned close to the Meridian line, which crosses the M25 about two miles west of here. No other motorway service area has that distinction, but the mammoth A-road site at Cambridge does manage to be much closer to it.
Actually building the service station here proved controversial, as its history shows.
LEON restaurants were added to both sides in March 2020 but, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, didn't begin trading until July 2020. The westbound restaurant uses space formerly occupied by Pret A Manger, in what was a failed trial.
The eastbound WHSmith store will be refurbished in March 2023, receiving the latest WHSmith branding and styling in the process. The westbound store will then receive the same treatment in May 2023, also trialling a new concept which is yet to be revealed.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Thurrock (18 miles) Maidstone (M20, 26 miles) Medway (M2, 30 miles) Tollgate (A2 east, 21 miles) Sun in the Sands (A2 west, 26 miles) | Services on the M25 | Cobham (23 miles) Pease Pottage (M23, 23 miles) |
| Maidstone (M20, 26 miles) | Roadchef services | none nearby |
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