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Leicester Forest East Services

Leicester Forest East Services on the M1 at J21/21A, operated by Welcome Break. Serves both directions of travel from a single site.

Welcome Breakoperator
24/7open
50 kWfastest charger
40HGV bays
1966opened
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Facilities at Leicester Forest East

Fuel
Shell
EV charging
6 chargers (up to 50 kW)
Tesla Supercharger
No
HGV parking
40 bays
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 Leicester Forest East

5 brands on site. Hours vary by outlet.

Food
Burger King
Coffee
Costa Coffee
Shops
WHSmith
Fuel
Shell
EV networks
Pod Point

Plan your journey

Previous services
Toddington Northbound
J11/12
56.5 mi back
Next services
Donington Park
J23A
15.4 mi ahead

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About Leicester Forest East services

Leicester Forest East Services is on the M1 at J21/21A, 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.

EV charging is available (6 chargers) at up to 50 kW.

HGV drivers can park here (40 bays).

The next services in your direction of travel is Donington Park, 15.4 miles ahead.

The previous services is Toddington Northbound, 56.5 miles back.

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.

Need to plan further ahead? Use the journey planner to see all services on the M1.

Common questions about Leicester Forest East services

Yes, Leicester Forest East services is open 24 hours a day. Individual outlets (food, coffee) may have shorter hours overnight - the fuel forecourt and toilets remain open.
Yes, Leicester Forest East has EV charging. There are 6 public chargers with speeds up to 50 kW. Networks include Pod Point.
Yes, Leicester Forest East has HGV parking (40 bays).
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 Costa Coffee, Pod Point, Burger King, Shell, WHSmith. Hours vary by outlet - some open earlier than others.
The next services in your direction of travel is Donington Park, approximately 15.4 miles ahead. See Donington Park.

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