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Watford Gap Northbound Services

Watford Gap Northbound Services on the M1 at J16/17, operated by Roadchef. Northbound carriageway - paired with Watford Gap Southbound on the opposite side.

Roadchefoperator
24/7open
50 kWfastest charger
30HGV bays
1959opened
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Facilities at Watford Gap Northbound

Fuel
Shell
EV charging
6 chargers (up to 50 kW)
Tesla Supercharger
8 stalls
HGV parking
30 bays (overnight GBP 28)
Open 24 hours
Yes
Hotel on site
Yes
Showers
Yes
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 Watford Gap Northbound

7 brands on site. Hours vary by outlet.

Food
Burger King
Coffee
Costa Coffee
Shops
WHSmith
Fuel
Shell
EV networks
BP PulseTesla Supercharger
Hotels
Days Inn

Plan your journey

Previous services
Northampton
J15A
5.9 mi back
Next services
Toddington Northbound
J11/12
33.6 mi ahead
Other carriageway
Watford Gap Southbound

Travelling in the opposite direction? See the matching site on the other carriageway.

Driver reviews

***-- 3.0(1 review)

***--Anonymous
14 Jun 2025

Famous but tired. It''s the original M1 services and you can tell. The food offer is fine but nothing special. Tesla Superchargers help. The 2-hour parking limit is enforced by ANPR.

About Watford Gap Northbound services

Watford Gap Northbound Services is on the M1 at J16/17, operated by Roadchef.

It serves northbound traffic only. The matching site for the opposite direction is Watford Gap Southbound.

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

EV drivers can use a Tesla Supercharger here alongside 6 public chargers.

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

The next services in your direction of travel (northbound) is Toddington Northbound, 33.6 miles ahead.

The previous services is Northampton, 5.9 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 Watford Gap Northbound services

Yes, Watford Gap Northbound services is open 24 hours a day. Individual outlets (food, coffee) may have shorter hours overnight - the fuel forecourt and toilets remain open.
Yes, Watford Gap Northbound has EV charging. A Tesla Supercharger is on site (8 stalls). There are 6 public chargers with speeds up to 50 kW. Networks include BP Pulse.
Yes, Watford Gap Northbound has HGV parking (30 bays). Overnight HGV parking is paid at GBP 28 per night. Driver showers are also available on site.
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, BP Pulse, Tesla Supercharger, Burger King, Shell, Days Inn, WHSmith. Hours vary by outlet - some open earlier than others.
The next services in your direction of travel is Toddington Northbound, approximately 33.6 miles ahead. See Toddington Northbound.
Yes - Watford Gap Southbound serves the opposite carriageway. The two sites are not connected by a footbridge - you will need to rejoin the motorway and exit at the next junction to reach the opposite side. See Watford Gap Southbound.
Yes, there is a hotel on site at Watford Gap Northbound services. Check the hotel chain links in the brands section above for booking and current rates.

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