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In 1986 there were plans for a forecourt and restaurant on either side of the road here. A pair of [[Mobil]] forecourts opened here, creating '''Orsett Cock services'''. | In 1986 there were plans for a forecourt and restaurant on either side of the road here. A pair of [[Mobil]] forecourts opened here, creating '''Orsett Cock services'''. | ||
The plans for a restaurant persisted for some time, and in 1995 an eastbound | The plans for a restaurant persisted for some time, and in 1995 an eastbound {{Little Chef|wikia=Orsett}} opened. In 1997, plans for a 40-bed [[Travelodge]] to join the eastbound Little Chef were refused. The Little Chef later closed in 2005. A McDonald's drive thru later opened on the westbound side. | ||
Following the closure of the Little Chef in 2005, [[BP]] were granted planning permission to demolish the former restaurant and use the land for a lorry park, however this didn't happen. The building still survives now playing home to Sigma Studies. | Following the closure of the Little Chef in 2005, [[BP]] were granted planning permission to demolish the former restaurant and use the land for a lorry park, however this didn't happen. The building still survives now playing home to Sigma Studies. | ||
Revision as of 15:33, 28 February 2021
A13 between the M25 and Basildon, Essex
Signposted from the road.
RM16 3BJ
map and directions
Two sites located between junctions, with no public connection between them..
A pair of petrol stations on the A13 near Orsett.
Facilities
Catering: westbound only: McDonald's Drive Thru Forecourt: BP, M&S Simply Food, Wild Bean Café, Air1 AdBlue, Free Cash Machine
Parking Prices
Short stay customer parking is available for cars. No HGV parking is available.
Parking within the McDonald's car park is limited to 90 minutes maximum stay and is strictly enforced by MET Parking.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
A13 Stanford-le-Hope Bypass
Orsett
Grays
Essex
RM16 3BJ
Trivia and History
In 1986 there were plans for a forecourt and restaurant on either side of the road here. A pair of Mobil forecourts opened here, creating Orsett Cock services.
The plans for a restaurant persisted for some time, and in 1995 an eastbound Little ChefHistory opened. In 1997, plans for a 40-bed Travelodge to join the eastbound Little Chef were refused. The Little Chef later closed in 2005. A McDonald's drive thru later opened on the westbound side.
Following the closure of the Little Chef in 2005, BP were granted planning permission to demolish the former restaurant and use the land for a lorry park, however this didn't happen. The building still survives now playing home to Sigma Studies.
In April 2018, the southbound filling station became one of three trial sites within the UK to gain a card-only self service checkout situated within the M&S store.
3 bp pulse electric vehicle charging points are due to be installed on the westbound side in 2021.
Alternatives
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