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UK Motorway Services with Picnic Areas

Every UK service station with an outdoor picnic area. The cheap-and-cheerful stop for long journeys - bring your own food and use the benches.

17service stations
6motorways
17also 24hr
17also have EV
13also HGV
Listed by motorway, then by junction order. Click any service for full facilities, brands and reviews.
M1
M1 - 1 site with picnic area
JunctionsJ45/46
Lakeside picnic area with views over Skelton Lake.
EV chargingTeslaHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
M5
M5 - 10 sites with picnic area
JunctionsJ11A/12
Gloucester Northbound Services
Westmorland - northbound only
EV chargingTeslaOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ11A/12
Gloucester Southbound Services
Westmorland - southbound only
EV chargingTeslaOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ13/14
Michaelwood Northbound Services
Welcome Break - northbound only
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ13/14
Michaelwood Southbound Services
Welcome Break - southbound only
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionJ19
Gordano Services
Welcome Break
EV chargingTeslaHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ21/22
Sedgemoor Northbound Services
Welcome Break - northbound only
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ21/22
Sedgemoor Southbound Services
Roadchef - southbound only
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ25/26
Taunton Deane Northbound Services
Roadchef - northbound only
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrHotelDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ25/26
Taunton Deane Southbound Services
Roadchef - southbound only
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrHotelDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionJ30
EV chargingTeslaHGV parkingOpen 24hrHotelDog friendlyView station ->
M6
M6 - 3 sites with picnic area
JunctionsJ36/37
Killington Lake Services
Roadchef - southbound only
Lakeside picnic area with views over Killington Lake.
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ38/39
Tebay Northbound Services
Westmorland - northbound only
Lakeside benches with views of the Cumbrian fells. One of the most scenic stops on the UK motorway network.
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrHotelDog friendlyView station ->
JunctionsJ38/39
Tebay Southbound Services
Westmorland - southbound only
Lakeside benches with views of the Cumbrian fells. One of the most scenic stops on the UK motorway network.
EV chargingHGV parkingOpen 24hrHotelDog friendlyView station ->
M25
M25 - 1 site with picnic area
JunctionsJ9/10
EV chargingTeslaOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
M40
M40 - 1 site with picnic area
JunctionJ2
EV chargingTeslaOpen 24hrDog friendlyView station ->
M42
M42 - 1 site with picnic area
JunctionJ2
EV chargingTeslaHGV parkingOpen 24hrHotelDog friendlyView station ->

About picnic area at UK service stations

Picnic area is available at 17 UK service stations, spanning 6 roads (M1, M5, M6, M25, M40, M42).

Sites are run by Extra, Welcome Break, Westmorland, Roadchef and Moto. Coverage and quality of picnic area can vary by operator and by site - check the individual station pages for the latest details.

Looking for related facilities? See dog walking area, play area and 24-hour.

Planning a longer route? Use the journey planner to find services along your way, or browse by motorway.

Common questions about picnic area at UK service stations

Picnic area is available at 17 UK service stations, spanning 6 roads. Sites include Skelton Lake, Cobham, Beaconsfield, Hopwood Park, Gloucester Northbound, and others.
The M5 has the most, with 10 sites offering picnic area. Followed by the M6 (3) and the M1 (1).