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==Trivia and History== | ==Trivia and History== | ||
The site is often called 'Egginton services'. | The site is often called 'Egginton services'. | ||
Both | Both filling stations appeared in the 1970s, shortly after the A38 was upgraded to become a dual carriageway. The northbound filling station is also home to a property called The Bungalow. | ||
In the late 1970s the '''Eggington''' branch of [[Little Chef]] opened next to the | In the late 1970s the '''Eggington''' branch of [[Little Chef]] opened next to the southbound filling station (also providing access to a house). This closed in around 2005 and became the Derby branch of [[OK Diner]]. | ||
In 2008 [[Derby with Burton]] opened one mile to the north, providing some competition. | In 2008 [[Derby with Burton]] opened one mile to the north, providing some competition. | ||
===Recent Forecourt History=== | |||
Both filling stations were formerly operated by Brobot Group under the [[Jet]] brand and included KeyStore Express shops. By 2015, both sites had rebranded to [[BP]]. | |||
In 2016, both filling stations were purchased by HKS Retail as part of their acquisition of Brobot Group. In late 2018, HKS Retail was acquired by Prax Group with both sites now being owned by their fuel brand Harvest Energy. In 2019, a [[Greggs]] store was added to the northbound filling station. | |||
In 2020, both filling station stores were rebranded to [[Spar]]. | |||
==Alternatives== | ==Alternatives== | ||
Revision as of 16:23, 8 May 2021
A38 between Derby and Burton-upon-Trent
(also accessible to traffic on the A5132)
Signposted from the road.
DE65 6GY
map and directions
Two sites located on either side of the road (turning possible).
A pair of petrol stations south of Derby. Although they are connected directly to the A38, traffic can use a nearby bridge to move between the two sides.
Only the northbound petrol station is open after 11pm.
Facilities
Catering: northbound only: Greggs
Forecourt: on both sides: BP, SPAR, Costa Express, AdBlue4You
plus northbound only: Hand Car Wash
and southbound only: Free Cash Machine
Parking Prices
Short stay customer parking is available for cars on both sides. Short stay and overnight HGV parking is available on the northbound side only.
This information is provided to us by third parties. You should always check with staff on site.
Contact Details
🏢 Address:
Brobot Petroleum Ltd
Derby Road
Egginton
Derby
Derbyshire
DE65 6GY
Trivia and History
The site is often called 'Egginton services'.
Both filling stations appeared in the 1970s, shortly after the A38 was upgraded to become a dual carriageway. The northbound filling station is also home to a property called The Bungalow.
In the late 1970s the Eggington branch of Little Chef opened next to the southbound filling station (also providing access to a house). This closed in around 2005 and became the Derby branch of OK Diner.
In 2008 Derby with Burton opened one mile to the north, providing some competition.
Recent Forecourt History
Both filling stations were formerly operated by Brobot Group under the Jet brand and included KeyStore Express shops. By 2015, both sites had rebranded to BP.
In 2016, both filling stations were purchased by HKS Retail as part of their acquisition of Brobot Group. In late 2018, HKS Retail was acquired by Prax Group with both sites now being owned by their fuel brand Harvest Energy. In 2019, a Greggs store was added to the northbound filling station.
In 2020, both filling station stores were rebranded to Spar.
Alternatives
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