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[[File:Harbledown LC 2019.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=Burned out building.|The former diner, bare and burned out.]] | [[File:Harbledown LC 2019.jpg|250px|thumb|right|alt=Burned out building.|The former diner, bare and burned out.]] | ||
Despite being | Despite being only a mile from [[Gate]] on the westbound side, Harbledown is in an entirely different district. | ||
The land to the north of the A2 was divided into small sections, one of which was purchased by a garage in the late 1960s. Despite it being set back from the road, subsequent expansion has brought it very close to the upgraded road. | The land to the north of the A2 was divided into small sections, one of which was purchased by a garage in the late 1960s. Despite it being set back from the road, subsequent expansion has brought it very close to the upgraded road. | ||
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In 1984 a [[Little Chef]] was built here. It closed in 2005 and became Mickey's Diner followed by Fab's Diner, which itself closed and remains derelict to this day. In 2006 there were plans to demolish the building and replace it with a large, two-storey motel. | In 1984 a [[Little Chef]] was built here. It closed in 2005 and became Mickey's Diner followed by Fab's Diner, which itself closed and remains derelict to this day. In 2006 there were plans to demolish the building and replace it with a large, two-storey motel. | ||
The petrol station was formerly a [[Texaco]] with a Star Market store. This changed | The petrol station was formerly a [[Texaco]] with a Star Market store. This changed to [[BP]] in 2016, with new pumps being installed and a [[Spar]] store being introduced. | ||
The motel, positioned next to the road, is accessed from a deceptively stylish driveway at the back. | The motel, positioned next to the road, is accessed from a deceptively stylish driveway at the back. | ||
Revision as of 20:20, 31 October 2020
A2 eastbound between the M2 and Canterbury
Signposted from the road.
CT2 9AZ
map and directions
Single site located between junctions on one side of the road..
The newer partner of Gate is Harbledown services.
Facilities
Amenities: Meeting Room : Holiday Inn Template:Charging points Forecourt: BP, SPAR, Costa Express, Air1 AdBlue, Jet Wash
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Harbledown Service Station
Upper Harbledown
Canterbury
Kent
CT2 9AZ
Trivia and History
Despite being only a mile from Gate on the westbound side, Harbledown is in an entirely different district.
The land to the north of the A2 was divided into small sections, one of which was purchased by a garage in the late 1960s. Despite it being set back from the road, subsequent expansion has brought it very close to the upgraded road.
In 1984 a Little Chef was built here. It closed in 2005 and became Mickey's Diner followed by Fab's Diner, which itself closed and remains derelict to this day. In 2006 there were plans to demolish the building and replace it with a large, two-storey motel.
The petrol station was formerly a Texaco with a Star Market store. This changed to BP in 2016, with new pumps being installed and a Spar store being introduced.
The motel, positioned next to the road, is accessed from a deceptively stylish driveway at the back.
Alternatives
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