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{{Services | {{Services | ||
|type = primary | |type = primary | ||
|image = Handcross | |image = BP Handcross 2024.jpg | ||
|road = [[A23]] {{ | |road = [[A23]] {{dir|S}} between Crawley and Brighton | ||
|postcode = RH17 6BL | |postcode = RH17 6BL | ||
|operator = MFG | |operator = MFG | ||
|signposted = Yes | |signposted = Yes | ||
|stype = Single site located between junctions on one side of the road | |stype = Single site located between junctions on one side of the road | ||
|coords = 51. | |coords = 51.055931, -0.20101614 | ||
|briefroad = A23 southbound between Crawley and Brighton | |briefroad = A23 southbound between Crawley and Brighton | ||
|markerpost = 0060 }} | |||
|markerpost = | |||
The famous road to Brighton kicks off with a small service area hidden in the trees. | The famous road to Brighton kicks off with a small service area hidden in the trees at the back of Handcross Recreation Ground. | ||
==Facilities== | ==Facilities== | ||
{{facilities| Outdoor Space | Grass lawn | {{facilities| Outdoor Space | Grass lawn next to forecourt |primary }} | ||
{{facilities| Forecourt | {{BP|S|s}}, {{Londis|S|s}}, {{Costa Express|S|s}}, {{Rollover|S|s}}, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine |primary }} | {{facilities| Forecourt | {{BP|S|s}}, {{Londis|S|s}}, {{Costa Express|S|s}}, {{Rollover|S|s}}, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine |primary }} | ||
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Short stay customer parking is available for all vehicles. No overnight parking is available. | Short stay customer parking is available for all vehicles. No overnight parking is available. | ||
{{Parking Disclaimer}} | |||
==Contact Details== | ==Contact Details== | ||
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West Sussex{{newline}} | West Sussex{{newline}} | ||
RH17 6BL | RH17 6BL | ||
| | |telephone = 01293 214578 | ||
|foursquare = 55db5544498e414cb92df98c | |foursquare = 55db5544498e414cb92df98c | ||
|website = https://www.motorfuelgroup.com/locations/handcross-fs018/ Official MFG | |website = https://www.motorfuelgroup.com/locations/handcross-fs018/ Official MFG/Handcross website | ||
|3words = | |3words = foreheads.mailing.reliving | ||
}} | }} | ||
==Trivia and History== | ==Trivia and History== | ||
[[File:Cherries Cafe Handcross.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Inside the | [[File:Cherries Cafe Handcross.jpg|250px|thumb|right|Inside the restaurant building, serving as Cherries Cafe in 2011.|alt=Restaurant interior with wooden dividers.]] | ||
The original A23 bypass of Handcross ran much closer to the village. [[Mobil]] proposed a filling station and restaurant next to this road, with the filling station opening in late 1987, despite fierce opposition from locals. | |||
The AJ's went | The restaurant opened on 30 July 1990, branded [[AJ's]] and built on the edge of Handcross Recreational Ground. The local authority had agreed a planning condition that the developer would renovate the sports pavilion: a £160,000 investment (now around £{{inflation|373937.63}}) which was competed a few days before the opening. | ||
The A23 was realigned in 1993, effectively shifting the road to the west. This meant the existing service area was still accessible, albeit with a much longer entry slip road. | |||
The AJ's went on to become the '''Handcross South''' branch of [[Little Chef]] in 1997 before closing in 2005. The restaurant later became Cherries Cafe and then Crama Romaneasca, which stopped trading in 2020 and currently lies abandoned. | |||
The filling station was rebranded to [[BP]] in 1997, and in the mid-2010s gained a [[Costcutter]] store following its acquisition by [[MFG]]. This was later rebranded to [[Londis]] in 2018. | The filling station was rebranded to [[BP]] in 1997, and in the mid-2010s gained a [[Costcutter]] store following its acquisition by [[MFG]]. This was later rebranded to [[Londis]] in 2018. | ||
MFG | MFG hold planning permission to build a [[Starbucks Drive Thru]] on the existing HGV parking area to the rear of the sales building. As part of the works, the HGV parking area would be relocated, the existing jet wash removed, and a charging hub could be created with eight electric vehicle charging points. | ||
The GeniePoint charger was switched off in 2023 due to power supply issues. | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
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[[Category:A-roads (no motorway)]][[Category:Little Chef]][[Category:A23]][[Category:M23]] | [[Category:A-roads (no motorway)]][[Category:Little Chef]][[Category:A23]][[Category:M23]] | ||
Latest revision as of 12:59, 25 February 2025
A23 southbound between Crawley and Brighton
Signposted from the road.
RH17 6BL
map and directions
Single site located between junctions on one side of the road.
The famous road to Brighton kicks off with a small service area hidden in the trees at the back of Handcross Recreation Ground.
Facilities
Outdoor Space: Grass lawn next to forecourt Forecourt: BP, Londis, Costa Express, Rollover, Jet Wash, Free Cash Machine
Parking Prices
Short stay customer parking is available for all vehicles. No overnight parking is available.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Handcross Services
Handcross
Haywards Heath
West Sussex
RH17 6BL
- 🌍 Official MFG/Handcross website
- Foursquare Page
- 📞 Telephone number: 01293 214578
- 📌 what3words: ///foreheads.mailing.reliving
- more map options
Trivia and History
The original A23 bypass of Handcross ran much closer to the village. Mobil proposed a filling station and restaurant next to this road, with the filling station opening in late 1987, despite fierce opposition from locals.
The restaurant opened on 30 July 1990, branded AJ's and built on the edge of Handcross Recreational Ground. The local authority had agreed a planning condition that the developer would renovate the sports pavilion: a £160,000 investment (now around £382,998 in 2025) which was competed a few days before the opening.
The A23 was realigned in 1993, effectively shifting the road to the west. This meant the existing service area was still accessible, albeit with a much longer entry slip road.
The AJ's went on to become the Handcross South branch of Little Chef in 1997 before closing in 2005. The restaurant later became Cherries Cafe and then Crama Romaneasca, which stopped trading in 2020 and currently lies abandoned.
The filling station was rebranded to BP in 1997, and in the mid-2010s gained a Costcutter store following its acquisition by MFG. This was later rebranded to Londis in 2018.
MFG hold planning permission to build a Starbucks Drive Thru on the existing HGV parking area to the rear of the sales building. As part of the works, the HGV parking area would be relocated, the existing jet wash removed, and a charging hub could be created with eight electric vehicle charging points.
The GeniePoint charger was switched off in 2023 due to power supply issues.
Alternatives
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| Pease Pottage (3 miles) | Services on the A23 | Jeremy's Corner (northbound, 3 miles) Hickstead (6 miles) |