We welcome dogs in the foyer areas of our main buildings. Our dog walks at northbound and southbound are family-friendly traffic-free short routes offering views across the countryside. Please keep your dogs on a lead and use the poo bins provided.
How long can you stay at Gloucester services?
We offer free parking for stays of up to 3 hours. For stays of 3 – 24 hours you will need to purchase a parking ticket.
Can you access Gloucester services from both sides?
The services are signed from both sides of the motorway between J11A and J12.
Are Tebay and Gloucester services the same?
Gloucester Services is owned and operated by the Westmorland Family, a family business that began life in the Cumbrian uplands. It grew out of Tebay Services, the UK’s first family-owned motorway services area, which opened in 1972 after the M6 motorway was built across John and Barbara Dunning’s farm.
Are Gloucester services north and southbound?
Gloucester Services are a pair of Motorway Service Areas (MSA) serving the northbound and southbound carriageways of the M5 between Junction 11A and Junction 12, near Whaddon, Gloucester.
Can you take dogs into Gloucester Quays?
We welcome all assistance dogs to the Quays.
Can I sleep in my car at motorway services?
Can I sleep in my car at a motorway service station? There are no rules about sleeping in your car, whether in a motorway service station or other parking space. However, you’ll need to be aware of any restrictions (such as the fee charged by services if you park for more than the free period – at least two hours).
Which side of Gloucester Services is better?
We always stop off for a bite to eat at Gloucester Services when we head down South – the food is great both sides, but it’s a shame about the cleanliness – the Southbound side is miles ahead of the Northbound side. Southbound is always spotless but Northbound has dirty family changing facilities, cutlery and tables.
Can you leave your car at Gloucester Services?
Did you know you can park free of charge in our car park for 3 hours? You can even stay overnight!
How many people in Gloucestershire have dementia?
3.6 A total of 9,500 people aged 65+ are estimated to have dementia in Gloucestershire in 2018, rising to approximately 14,100 by 2030.
Do Tebay Services allow dogs?
Are you dog-friendly? We welcome dogs in our main buildings at both Tebay northbound and southbound, in the signposted seating areas. Water bowls are available at our front entrances.
Why is Gloucester closed?
The news comes after the services, which is located between Junction 11a and 12 on the M5, was shut for three months due to the pandemic which the services bosses said had a “huge impact” on the business.
Why is Tebay called Tebay?
English: habitational name from Tebay in Cumbria. The placename derives from the Old English personal name Tib(b)a + Old English ēg ‘island’. Altered form of German Tiebe from a short form of several names formed with theod ‘people’ as the first element.
Is Gloucester a Tory or Labour?
Gloucester City Council has 39 Councillors representing 18 wards (with one, two or three Councillors representing each ward) and is currently run by a Conservative Administration of which the Leader of the Council and Cabinet are members. The political make-up of the Council is: Conservative – 24.
Does Gloucester services have a bridge?
A 40-year-old footbridge spanning the southbound and northbound carriageways connecting the two areas of the service station was closed to pedestrians in 2018 and dismantled in early 2020. National Highways has been undertaking preparatory work since February at the site as part of a £3.2 million replacement project.
Are there red light cameras in Gloucester?
The Gloucester Road Safety Partnership operates 26 fixed speed cameras and 23 red light jumping cameras across the county. In addition, they use three mobile enforcement vehicles operating at over 60 sites across the county too.
Where can I take my dog Gloucester?
5 dog friendly days out in Gloucestershire
- Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway.
- Birdland Park & Gardens.
- Cirencester Park.
- Woodchester Park.
- Elton Giant Mazes.
Can you take dogs into Gloucester Cathedral?
Dogs (on a lead) are allowed in the Cathedral grounds, but not Cathedral itself (except guide dogs).
Is Royal Quays dog friendly?
Dogs are welcome in all public areas of the centre.
Can I sleep in a layby?
For example, if a landowner has granted you the authority to park in their layby, then it is legal for you to sleep overnight in your campervan. It is when you haven’t received permission from a landowner that the laws around sleeping in your campervan can get confusing.
Can you sleep in your car in a layby?
If you are the driver in charge of the vehicle it is illegal to sleep in it ‘on the public highway’ this includes laybys! Even if you take keys out of ignition, sit/lie in a place that is obviously not the driving seat, it is still not legal.