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{{Services | {{Services | ||
|type = motorway | |type = motorway | ||
|image = Durham | |image = Durham 2024.jpg | ||
|operator = Roadchef | |operator = Roadchef | ||
|operator2 = Shell | |||
|road = [[A1(M)]] at J61{{newline}}(also accessible to traffic on the A177, A688 and B6291) | |road = [[A1(M)]] at J61{{newline}}(also accessible to traffic on the A177, A688 and B6291) | ||
|postcode = DH6 5NP | |postcode = DH6 5NP | ||
|signposted = Yes | |signposted = Yes | ||
|stype = Single site located at a junction | |stype = Single site located at a junction | ||
|rating = Durham | |rating = Durham | ||
|coords = 54.728768, -1.522626 | |coords = 54.728768, -1.522626 | ||
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}} | }} | ||
Durham is one of Roadchef's smaller services, located on a quiet corner of the motorway network. | Durham is one of Roadchef's smaller services, located on what was a quiet corner of the motorway network, but is now becoming a busy development zone. | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
{{facilities| | {{facilities| Catering | {{Costa Coffee}}, {{McDonald's|drivethru=yes}}, {{Costa Express}}, f'real Milkshakes, {{Krispy Kreme}} }} | ||
{{facilities| Shops | {{WHSmith}} }} | {{facilities| Shops | {{WHSmith}} }} | ||
{{facilities| Amenities | | {{facilities| Amenities | {{Super 8}}, {{Jackpot £500}}, Showers }} | ||
{{facilities| | {{facilities| Outdoor Space | Small grass area around hotel; Picnic Tables, public footpath connections }} | ||
{{ | {{facilities| Charging Points | GRIDSERVE Electric Highway HPC 150kW CCS, 100kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2 }} | ||
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{Shell}}, | {{facilities| Forecourt | {{Shell}}, {{Select}}, {{deli by Shell}}, {{Costa Express}}, Free Cash Machine }} | ||
Roadchef also operates a | Roadchef also operates a [[Costa Drive Thru]] further down the A688 at Integra61 business park. | ||
==Parking Prices== | ==Parking Prices== | ||
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay | First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £28. HGVs can pay £31 to include a £10 food voucher. | ||
Prices are paid using [https://groupnexus.co.uk/nexuspark/nexuspay NexusPay] | Prices are paid in the shop or by using [https://groupnexus.co.uk/nexuspark/nexuspay NexusPay]. The location code is 2037. | ||
HGVs can also pay by using [https://snapacc.com/ SNAP]. The location code is 8009. | |||
The fees are strictly enforced by [[GroupNexus]]. | |||
{{Parking Disclaimer}} | |||
==Contact Details== | ==Contact Details== | ||
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DH6 5NP | DH6 5NP | ||
|telephone = 01913 779222 | |telephone = 01913 779222 | ||
|websites = | |websites = | ||
* [https://www.roadchef.com/locations/durham Amenity building | * [https://www.roadchef.com/locations/durham Amenity building operated by Roadchef] | ||
* [https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12043628 | * [https://www.roadchef.com/hotels/locations/durham Official Super 8 Durham website] | ||
* [https://find.shell.com/gb/fuel/12043628 Forecourt operated by Shell] | |||
|foursquare = 4c496dfe20ab1b8d804ec116 | |foursquare = 4c496dfe20ab1b8d804ec116 | ||
|3words = | |3words = hockey.sues.waistcoat }} | ||
==Trivia and History== | ==Trivia and History== | ||
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|keydates = {{Key Date | 1994 | Services opened }} }} | |keydates = {{Key Date | 1994 | Services opened }} }} | ||
{{fulldetails|History:A1#Private Proposals|A1(M) Planning Applications}} | {{fulldetails|History:A1#Private Proposals|A1(M) Planning Applications}} | ||
The | The service area opened on 23 August 1994, with TV botanist David Bellamy cutting the ribbon. It's believed to be the first motorway service area to be developed under the government's new planning system for England, which was introduced in 1992. The site had been put forward by [[Fina]], who sold most of the land to Roadchef. Fina continued to run the petrol station - their first on a motorway - until they became [[Total]]. It then later changed to [[Shell]]. | ||
Although the service area was built like most Roadchefs at the time, it was designed on a smaller scale as it was only intended to be a cheap development that filled a gap in provision on the A1(M). That gap was first highlighted in the 1960s, and various [[online services]] were proposed then and since. | |||
It was the first service area to get a [[Wimpy]], which was Roadchef's first High Street brand. This was placed at the far back of the small central area which the service area is built around. | |||
Roadchef's first [[McDonald's Drive Thru]], attached to the main building, opened in November 2019. Roadchef later opened a [[Costa Drive Thru]] in December 2020, located at Integra61, half a mile down the A688 at the next roundabout. | |||
The services | The Integra61 development meant that the right turn out of the main Durham services was banned, so traffic leaving the service area has to head down to the Integra61 roundabout anyway. | ||
Northern Powergrid increased the electricity capacity at Durham in 2023, with the site gaining six new high-power GRIDSERVE chargers in Spring 2024. The site was set to gain twelve Tesla Superchargers and twelve GRIDSERVE chargers underneath a large solar canopy, a first for a motorway service area, but this has been scaled back significantly. | |||
The hotel opened as a [[Travel Inn]], which was rebranded to [[Premier Inn]]. This then became [[Days Inn]]. The hotel closed on 4 February 2024 for a significant refurbishment, before it opened under the brand 'Super 8 by Wyndham' on 23 May 2024. It was the UK's second Super 8, following the successful launch site at [[Chester]]. | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
{{Succession start}} | {{Succession start}} | ||
{{Succession|1|A1(M)| [[Scotch Corner]] ( | {{Succession|1|A1(M)| [[Scotch Corner]] (23 miles){{newline}}[[Barton Park|Barton Park truckstop]] (21 miles) | | ||
[[Washington]] (11 miles) }} | [[Washington]] (11 miles) }} | ||
{{Succession|2|Roadchef| | {{Succession|2|Roadchef| none nearby | | ||
none }} | |||
</table> | </table> | ||
{{bottomnav}} | {{bottomnav}} | ||
[[Category:1990s]][[Category:A1(M)]][[Category:A1]] | [[Category:1990s]][[Category:A1(M)]][[Category:A1]][[Category:A177]][[Category:Services on TV]] | ||
Latest revision as of 13:37, 5 February 2025
A1(M) at J61
(also accessible to traffic on the A177, A688 and B6291)
Signposted from the road.
DH6 5NP
map and directions
Single site located at a junction.
Durham is one of Roadchef's smaller services, located on what was a quiet corner of the motorway network, but is now becoming a busy development zone.
Facilities
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.
Parking Prices
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £28. HGVs can pay £31 to include a £10 food voucher.
Prices are paid in the shop or by using NexusPay. The location code is 2037.
HGVs can also pay by using SNAP. The location code is 8009.
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:
Road Chef
Tursdale Road
Bowburn
Durham
DH6 5NP
- Amenity building operated by Roadchef
- Official Super 8 Durham website
- Forecourt operated by Shell
- Foursquare Page
- 📞 Telephone number: 01913 779222
- 📌 what3words: ///hockey.sues.waistcoat
- more map options
Trivia and History
See also: A1(M) Planning Applications
The service area opened on 23 August 1994, with TV botanist David Bellamy cutting the ribbon. It's believed to be the first motorway service area to be developed under the government's new planning system for England, which was introduced in 1992. The site had been put forward by Fina, who sold most of the land to Roadchef. Fina continued to run the petrol station - their first on a motorway - until they became Total. It then later changed to Shell.
Although the service area was built like most Roadchefs at the time, it was designed on a smaller scale as it was only intended to be a cheap development that filled a gap in provision on the A1(M). That gap was first highlighted in the 1960s, and various online services were proposed then and since.
It was the first service area to get a Wimpy, which was Roadchef's first High Street brand. This was placed at the far back of the small central area which the service area is built around.
Roadchef's first McDonald's Drive Thru, attached to the main building, opened in November 2019. Roadchef later opened a Costa Drive Thru in December 2020, located at Integra61, half a mile down the A688 at the next roundabout.
The Integra61 development meant that the right turn out of the main Durham services was banned, so traffic leaving the service area has to head down to the Integra61 roundabout anyway.
Northern Powergrid increased the electricity capacity at Durham in 2023, with the site gaining six new high-power GRIDSERVE chargers in Spring 2024. The site was set to gain twelve Tesla Superchargers and twelve GRIDSERVE chargers underneath a large solar canopy, a first for a motorway service area, but this has been scaled back significantly.
The hotel opened as a Travel Inn, which was rebranded to Premier Inn. This then became Days Inn. The hotel closed on 4 February 2024 for a significant refurbishment, before it opened under the brand 'Super 8 by Wyndham' on 23 May 2024. It was the UK's second Super 8, following the successful launch site at Chester.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Scotch Corner (23 miles) Barton Park truckstop (21 miles) | Services on the A1(M) | Washington (11 miles) |
| none nearby | Roadchef services | none |
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