Great Ponton: Difference between revisions
Rich (message wall | contribs) Updates following today’s visit - site now mostly pay at pump only |
Rich (message wall | contribs) Certas owned site |
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|postcode = NG33 5DW | |postcode = NG33 5DW | ||
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It was built in the 1960s as a local facility for the village. In 2011 it changed from Texaco to Harvest Energy. | It was built in the 1960s as a local facility for the village. In 2011 it changed from Texaco to Harvest Energy. | ||
In June 2020 the service area was rebranded to [[Gulf]] reopening in October 2020. The site is now open 24 hours a day thanks to the installation of the pay at pump feature. | In June 2020, the service area was sold to Certas Energy and rebranded to one of their partner brands [[Gulf]] reopening in October 2020. The site is now open 24 hours a day thanks to the installation of the pay at pump feature. | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
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|website = https:// | |website = https://certasenergy.co.uk/ Official Certas Energy Website | ||
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Revision as of 16:10, 6 February 2021
Location:
A1 northbound between Colsterworth and Grantham
Signposted from the road.
Postcode:
NG33 5DW
map and directions
Access/Layout:
Single site located between junctions on one side of the road..
Single site located between junctions on one side of the road..
The services at Great Ponton was really an MOT centre which sells fuel. As a result, it would close completely in the evening.
It was built in the 1960s as a local facility for the village. In 2011 it changed from Texaco to Harvest Energy.
In June 2020, the service area was sold to Certas Energy and rebranded to one of their partner brands Gulf reopening in October 2020. The site is now open 24 hours a day thanks to the installation of the pay at pump feature.
Facilities
Template:Charging points Forecourt: Gulf
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Ponton Main Service Station
Great North Road
Great Ponton
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5DW
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