Here are details on the services on the A14, starting at Rugby and ending at Ipswich. Also on Motorway Services Online: Services on the M1, M6, M11, A1, A12 and the A45.
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Rothwell
Eastbound only.
At J5, Northamptonshire, NN14 1SS. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: McDonald's (with: Drive Thru & WiFi), Esso (with Air1 AdBlue & Pay @ The Pump), On The Run (with Costa)
Services type: Single site located at a junction on the eastbound side only.
Notes: Formerly known as Kettering East.
This site is open 24hrs
Kettering
Between J8 and J9, Northamptonshire, NN14 1RW. [Google Maps link]
Operator: BP Connect
Facilities: Little Chef (with: Electric Vehicle Charging Point & WiFi), BP (with LPG), Wild Bean Cafe, M&S Simply Food (westbound only) Travelodge[book rooms] (westbound only)
Services type: Twin site - services on each carriageway with no connection between them.
Notes: The Westbound Little Chef was refurbished in August 2009 in a similar fashion to Popham, and featured in an extension to the Channel 4 documentary titled 'Did Heston Change Little Chef?'. Westbound services won a 5 star loo award in 2011.
The BP filling stations are both open 24hrs
Thrapston
Full details: Thrapston
A service area at J13, where the A45 joins in.
Brampton Hut
Full details: Brampton Hut
Large BP Connect services at the A1/A14 interchange.
Fenstanton
Eastbound only.
At J27, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9LP. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Little Chef (with: WiFi), Little Chef Express, Burger King, Shell (with Autogas LPG, Car Wash, Costa Express & Deli2Go), Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the eastbound side only.
Notes: In 2012, The Coffee Tempo! here was also replaced with Little Chef Express along with 10 other former Coffee Tempo! sites.
The Shell filling station is open 24hrs
Cambridge
Full details: Cambridge
Large Extra site located at a junction.
Swavesey
Eastbound only, no HGVs.
Between J28 and J29, Cambridgeshire, CB24 4RD. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the eastbound side only.
Notes: The services come immediately after Cambridge services There used to be a petrol station and Little Chef, but both of these have closed. This will probably be due to the proximity of Cambridge Services and the Little Chef at Fenstanton being only a few miles west. The petrol station site now houses a hand car wash, and access to the Travelodge is via the forecourt. Remarkably, the site is still signed as a service area!
Lolworth
Westbound only, no HGVs.
Between J28 and J29, Cambridgeshire, CB23 8DR. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Little Chef (with; WiFi), BP (with: Costa Express), Travelodge[book rooms]
Single site located between junctions on the westbound side only.
Notes: The services is approximately one mile prior to Cambridge services.
In November 1998 a car collided with the petrol station here resulting in long delays. Filling station changed operator from Total to BP in 2012.
Newmarket
Full details: Newmarket
A BP Connect service area shared with the A11.
Tot Hill
At J49, Suffolk, IP14 3QQ. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A1308.
Operator: Tothill Services Ltd.
Facilities: Suffolk Diner, BP (with: Shop, Wild Bean Cafe, Car Wasg & AdBlue)
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: This site is also home to Manor Ash Kitchens company
The BP filling station is open 24hrs
Beacon Hill
At J51, Suffolk, IP6 8LP. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A140.
Operator: (formally TCS)
Facilities: Little Chef (with: WiFi), Burger King, Shell (with Costa Express & Deli2Go), Travelodge[book rooms], Tourist Information
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: none.
Copdock
Full details: Copdock
Formerly a Welcome Break service area, it's now been sold to Tesco but is still signed.
Orwell Crossing
Eastbound only.
Between J57 and J58, Suffolk, IP10 0DD. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Showers, Restaurant, Bar, Traffic Information
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the eastbound side only.
Notes: Officially known as 'Orwell Crossing Lorry Park', but it caters for all vehicles. It's located a few miles after the Orwell Bridge, from which it takes its name. The services seem to be very popular with all its visitors, and readers of Truck & Driver recently voted it as providing the best breakfast of any service area.