the Westmorland Family.
Gloucester Services is owned and operated by the Westmorland Family, a family business that began life in the Cumbrian uplands.
Is Gloucester services on both sides of M5?
Both our Northbound and Southbound services are only accessible from the M5. However we are only a couple of miles away from the next junction in both directions.
Are there 2 Gloucester services?
ACCESSIBILITY. Gloucester Services is fully wheelchair accessible with disabled toilets and showers. Wheelchairs are available upon request. We have two Changing Places facilities, one at Northbound and one at Southbound.
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.
What Junction on M5 is Gloucester services?
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.
Are Tebay and Gloucester services owned by the same people?
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.
What is the big building on M5 near Gloucester?
Anyone who’s ever driven along the M5 will have spotted the Javelin Park Energy Waste incinerator. Situated near Junction 12 of the M5 near Gloucester, its striking green angular building can clearly be seen on both the north and southbound carriageways.
Who built Gloucester services?
Project Description
The sensitive task of building a 60,000 sq ft motorway service area in the Cotswold landscape completed in 2014. The project, won by GHA in competition, sets a new sustainable standard for a difficult typology internally and externally.
How much did Gloucester services cost?
It was set to cost around £30million and create 300 jobs.
How many services are on the M5?
11 services
There are 11 services on the M5 which are listed on this site, details of which are below. Tapping the links down the left column will provide you with more information on each service area, such as its facilities and exact location.
What is the nicest part of Gloucester?
Best Places to Live in Gloucester.
- Quedgeley. Quedgeley sits a few miles to the southwest of Gloucester City centre, along the River Severn.
- Tuffley. Tuffley is in the South of Gloucester City and contains striking green spaces and views, as well as all amenities you could need.
- Barnwood.
- Hucclecote.
- Longlevens.
Is Gloucester a posh area?
Gloucestershire is home to some very posh houses, and the city of Gloucester is no exception to this. It’s no surprise considering the beautiful landscape we’re blessed with, views of never ending greenery making certain areas very desirable.
What is the busiest service station in the UK?
Inside Cobham, Britain’s biggest. The biggest motorway service area in the UK (and bigger than anything in Ireland) is Cobham on the M25. It stretches across two floors and opened in 2012, filling a large gap on a very busy section of motorway.
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!
Can you park overnight at Gloucester services?
We have dedicated HGV parking areas. Parking tickets for stays of more than three hours are available after 10pm: £23 including a £5 voucher to spend in our Kitchen. Please purchase in the Filling Station.
When was Gloucester services built?
We are a family-owned motorway services business that celebrates the people and produce of Gloucestershire. We opened in 2014 in a unique partnership with Gloucestershire Gateway Trust, a community development charity.
Who owns the UK motorway service stations?
The vast majority of motorway services in the UK are owned by one of three companies: Moto, Welcome Break and Roadchef. Smaller operators include Extra, Westmorland and EG Group.
Who is Tebay Services owned by?
We are a motorway services business owned by a Cumbrian farming family. John and Barbara Dunning opened Tebay Services in 1972 after the M6 motorway was built through their farm.
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.
Who owns the M5 motorway?
Transurban
The M5 West opened to traffic in 1992. Road widening and other upgrade works were completed in December 2014. Transurban bought this road in June 2007. It is 100 per cent Transurban owned and is under concession until 2026.
What is the factory on the M5?
The Gloucestershire Energy from Waste Facility sits adjacent to the M5 motorway to the south of Gloucester. It is located on the site of the former RAF Moreton Valence Airfield.