Motorway services for me

With the prospect of a four hour drive up the M1 to Sheffield looming this weekend, I have begun the search for the perfect mid-drive stop. Is there such a thing I wondered to myself?

We only make two regular trips onto motorways and both journeys don't really require a stop (unless someone is busting for the loo) but we feel that after two and a half to three hours of driving, up from the South Coast, half way around the M25 and then on to the M1, we are going to need a proper break – I mean a sit down, possibly with some food. We won't be in any tearing hurry to get to our destination, which is nearer to Rotherham in actuality, so we might as well sample some of the local hospitality.

I started to ‘google' motorway services and found a great website named, handily, Motorway Services filled with ratings and information about the best and the worst places to have a rest, a pee, and bite to eat.

So, now I know, I shall probably be stopping at a little place known as Leicester Forest East Services somewhere between Junctions 21 and 22. Renowned for its Burger King and KFC, we shall enjoy a morsel or two washed down with a cheeky little number from Coffee Primo, and once refreshed will continue on along the backbone of the country, to spend a quiet evening in the joyous clutches of Rotherham.

Know a good Motorway Services? Why not let us know. This film was made before the service station management got their signage sorted out and apparently for some weeks after it opened it was deserted to all but a few eagle-eyed customers who spotted the exit. I don't expect the lovely Leicester Forest East will be this quiet, but, you never know.

# posted by Fuse @ 5:34 AM