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The land is owned by The Crown Estate, making this the King's motorway service area. This is mostly an administrative title which has little practical impact, and the reigning King is probably unaware of and uninterested in his association with the service station. | The land is owned by The Crown Estate, making this the King's motorway service area. This is mostly an administrative title which has little practical impact, and the reigning King is probably unaware of and uninterested in his association with the service station. | ||
Between July 2020 and 2022, Lancaster was taking part in the "fuel price drop", where Moto | Between July 2020 and 2022, Lancaster was taking part in the "fuel price drop", where Moto pledged to compete with local petrol stations. They said they would only continue the project if they could advertise the new price from the motorway; as of July 2023, this is being delayed by power supply issues, which Moto have hit out at. In the meantime it has returned to standard pricing. | ||
Moto are seeking to build a Changing Places facility next to the northbound amenity building. | Moto are seeking to build a Changing Places facility next to the northbound amenity building. | ||
Revision as of 01:13, 31 July 2023
M6 between J32 and J33
Signposted from the road.
LA2 9DU
map and directions
Two sites located between junctions, connected by an internal bridge.
Quite possibly the most iconic service station of all, Lancaster is famous for its large tower sticking out of the northbound building (see trivia). Today, Lancaster has been moved around quite a bit, with the toilets now at the back. The tower is closed to the public.
Facilities
Catering: Burger King, Costa Coffee, Greggs, West Cornwall Pasty Co., Costa Express, f'real Milkshakes, Krispy Kreme, M&S Coffee to Go, Tango Ice Blast
Shops: M&S Simply Food, Top Gift, WHSmith
Amenities: Travelodge, &Play, Lucky Coin, Multi Faith & Special Needs Room, Revolution Laundry, Showers
Outdoor Space: on both sides: Children's Play Area
plus northbound only: Small grass area by hotel
and southbound only: Small grass area at far back of car park (care needed)
Charging Points: GRIDSERVE Electric Highway 50kW CCS, 50kW CHAdeMO & 22kW Type 2
Forecourt: BP, Shop, Greggs, Costa Express
Parking Prices
First 2 hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £25. HGVs can pay £28 to include a £10 food voucher.
Prices are paid using PayByPhone. The location code is 2448 (northbound) and 2449 (southbound).
The fees are strictly enforced by CP Plus.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Granada Lancaster
Forton Motorway Service Area M6
Bay Horse
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 9DU
- Official Moto/Lancaster Northbound website
- Official Moto/Lancaster Southbound website
- Hotel operated by Travelodge
- Foursquare Page
- 📞 Telephone number: 01524 791775
Trivia and Design
See also: History:Lancaster
The service area opened as 'Forton services'. For many years this name was used on all example diagrams of road signs, including drawings of non-motorway signs.
The land is owned by The Crown Estate, making this the King's motorway service area. This is mostly an administrative title which has little practical impact, and the reigning King is probably unaware of and uninterested in his association with the service station.
Between July 2020 and 2022, Lancaster was taking part in the "fuel price drop", where Moto pledged to compete with local petrol stations. They said they would only continue the project if they could advertise the new price from the motorway; as of July 2023, this is being delayed by power supply issues, which Moto have hit out at. In the meantime it has returned to standard pricing.
Moto are seeking to build a Changing Places facility next to the northbound amenity building.
Pennine Tower
See also: The Pennine Tower
The service station is known almost entirely for the 65-foot (20 metre) tower attached to the northbound building, visible from afar on the north side and described in one publicity leaflet as being "a luxury observation platform". It closed in 1989. Full details are given on its own page.
Contrary to a baseless rumour that a few individuals are keen to spread in discussion groups, there is no proposal to demolish The Pennine Tower, and neither will Lancaster services be moving to Hampson Green. If it was being built from scratch now then that is probably where it would be built, but the fact is it already exists and it would be extremely difficult to move it.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Charnock Richard (24 miles) Rivington (M61, 28 miles) Blackburn with Darwen (M65, 26 miles) Tickled Trout (A59, 15 miles) | Services on the M6 | Burton-in-Kendal (M6 northbound, 14 miles) Killington Lake (M6 southbound, 26 miles) Carnforth truckstop (13 miles) |
| Lymm (48 miles) Birch (M62, 41 miles) | Moto services | Burton-in-Kendal (M6 northbound, 14 miles) Southwaite (64 miles) |
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