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One of Britain's smallest official service area is positioned on the A1 at Great Ponton. It is currently leased to Certas Energy, who operate 24 hours a day with pay at pump facility. | |||
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==Trivia and History== | |||
[[File:Ponton Main 2019.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=Harvest Energy forecourt.|Harvest Energy branding in 2019.]] | |||
The service area was built in the 1960s as a local facility for the village. Although it became signposted as an official service area, it was effectively an MOT centre that sold fuel, with limited facilities and it would close completely in the evening. | |||
In 2011 the fuel brand changed from [[Texaco]] to Harvest Energy. The site closed in June 2020 for conversion to Certas Energy's partner brand [[Gulf]], reopening in October 2020. The pay at pump option meant fuel was now available 24 hours a day. | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
Revision as of 20:12, 30 October 2021
A1 northbound between Colsterworth and Grantham
Signposted from the road.
NG33 5DW
map and directions
Single site located between junctions on one side of the road..
One of Britain's smallest official service area is positioned on the A1 at Great Ponton. It is currently leased to Certas Energy, who operate 24 hours a day with pay at pump facility.
Facilities
Template:Charging points Forecourt: Gulf
Parking Prices
As the site is now pay at pump, no parking is available.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Ponton Main Service Station
Great North Road
Great Ponton
Grantham
Lincolnshire
NG33 5DW
Trivia and History
The service area was built in the 1960s as a local facility for the village. Although it became signposted as an official service area, it was effectively an MOT centre that sold fuel, with limited facilities and it would close completely in the evening.
In 2011 the fuel brand changed from Texaco to Harvest Energy. The site closed in June 2020 for conversion to Certas Energy's partner brand Gulf, reopening in October 2020. The pay at pump option meant fuel was now available 24 hours a day.
Alternatives
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| Colsterworth (3 miles) | Services on the A1 | Grantham North (7 miles) |