Opened: 1974
Original owner: Forte
Current Owner: Welcome Break
Location: J8
Burtonwood in the 70's

Trivia:

Burtonwood service station is built on an old airfield that had 18,000 stationed there at one time in the Second World War, it was the largest military base in Europe.


"East Road" writes:

Once an award winning service area, Burtonwood must be one of the most unloved areas by both its operating company and its users. Visit it today and you will find half of it boarded up toilets with half painted doors and plaster crumbling off the walls.The only good thing about Burtonwood is that you can get off the motorway here and have Sweedish meatballs in IKEA !!


Rumours that the westbound side has been sold off to M&S and the eastbound side will see further development.


There is a dedicated website for former staff of Burtonwood, at www.burtonwoodservices.co.nr
They are looking to arrange a reunion, and the site has several pictures of Burtonwood.

Thanks

James (Jam Sandwich)
East Road
Michael Evans (for the picture)

Received votes so far and a sample of comments:
People who prefer this MSA
30
People happy to visit
3
People who avoid this MSA
9
Selection of comments received
  • it is my favourite MSA in the country - 2005-07-18
  • This service area has the best CB shop I have seen for a long time. I also met some radio hams here - 2005-08-06
  • So, lets say you buy 4 coffees and 4 donuts. Comes to almost £12. You remember to bring your own stuff next time!!! - 2006-02-11
  • The building is a typical hut but very clean inside, the toilets were easy to find and also clean. Food is as always expensive. What is it about service station car parks that they have to make them so confusing to get out of??? - 2007-05-10
  • stopped there today westbound is closed but eatbound is looking really good..fab new toilets...brand new shop with coffee nation...think Burtonwood is guna be a top services in the near future....staff are fantastic as usuall especially in the shop.. " 2006-11-27
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