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Birchanger Green Services

Birchanger Green Services on the M11 at J8, operated by Welcome Break. Serves both directions of travel from a single site.

Welcome Breakoperator
24/7open
150 kWfastest charger
30HGV bays
1995opened
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Facilities at Birchanger Green

Fuel
Shell
EV charging
8 chargers (up to 150 kW)
Tesla Supercharger
No
HGV parking
30 bays (overnight GBP 28)
Open 24 hours
Yes
Hotel on site
No
Showers
No
Baby change
Yes
Changing Places
No
Accessible fuel
No
Play area
No
Dog walking area
Yes
Picnic area
No
Free WiFi
Yes
ATM
Yes
Amazon Locker
No
Prayer room
No
Toilets
Free
Footbridge
No

Food, drink and shops at Birchanger Green

7 brands on site. Hours vary by outlet.

Food
KFCMcDonald's
Coffee
Starbucks
Bakery
Greggs
Shops
WHSmith
Fuel
Shell
EV networks
Gridserve

Driver reviews

****- 4.0(1 review)

****-Anonymous
25 Sept 2025

Solid stop on the way to Stansted. McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks, decent toilets. EV charging is there but nothing special. Good for an airport run pit stop.

About Birchanger Green services

Birchanger Green Services is on the M11 at J8, operated by Welcome Break.

It is a single building serving both directions of travel, accessed from either carriageway.

The site is open 24 hours a day, although individual outlets may have shorter hours overnight.

Ultra-rapid EV charging is available, with chargers up to 150 kW.

HGV drivers can park here (30 bays). Overnight parking is paid at GBP 28.

Parking is free for 2 hours, with ANPR enforcement by Euro Car Parks - overstay fine GBP 100. Set a timer if you are stopping for a meal.

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Common questions about Birchanger Green services

Yes, Birchanger Green services is open 24 hours a day. Individual outlets (food, coffee) may have shorter hours overnight - the fuel forecourt and toilets remain open.
Yes, Birchanger Green has EV charging. There are 8 public chargers with speeds up to 150 kW. Networks include Gridserve.
Yes, Birchanger Green has HGV parking (30 bays). Overnight HGV parking is paid at GBP 28 per night.
Parking is free for the first 2 hours. ANPR cameras are operated by Euro Car Parks. Overstaying the free period currently triggers a GBP 100 fine. If your stop will run long, check whether you can pay to extend at a kiosk or via the operator app.
Brands on site include Greggs, Starbucks, Gridserve, KFC, McDonald's, Shell, WHSmith. Hours vary by outlet - some open earlier than others.

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