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A30/A303
From Motorway Services Online
Here are details on the services on the A30/A303, starting at Basingstoke and ending at Launceston. Also on Motorway Services Online: Services on the M3, M5, A34 and the A38.
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Popham
Between Basingstoke and Andover, Hampshire, SO21 3SP. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Westbound: Little Chef, BP, Marks and Spencer Simply Food
Eastbound: Esso
Services type: Two sites staggered located between junctions, with no public connection between them.
Notes: The Little Chef here featured in a three-hour documentary on Channel 4 in January 2009, where Heston Blumenthal tried to completely refurbish the brand. For months after the documentary was aired, the site (which used to be near-empty), was packed with customers, although it took boss Ian Pegler several months before he agreed to roll it out. It is currently being trialled at two more services.
There used to be a restaurant eastbound, this was the Micheldever Little Chef.
Barton Stacey
Westbound only.
Between Basingstoke and Andover, Hampshire, SO21 3NF. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Little Chef, Shell, Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the westbound side only.
Notes: none.
The Buck
Eastbound only.
Between Basingstoke and Andover, Hampshire, SP11 6NJ. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: BP
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the eastbound side only.
Notes: none.
Amesbury
At Amesbury, Wiltshire, SP4 7AS. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A345.
Facilities: Little Chef, Burger King, Shell, Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: Also known as Countess services, after the nearby settlement and roundabout. It's actually located on the A303 eastbound, but immediately after and with a link back to a roundabout. This is the closest motel to Stonehenge.
Chicklade
No HGVs.
Between Amesbury and Ilchester, Wiltshire, SP3 5ST. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Little Chef, Pace (fuel)
Services type: Single site at the side of the road.
Notes: none.
West Knoyle
Westbound only.
Between Amesbury and Ilchester, Wiltshire, BA12 6AQ. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Little Chef, Esso
Services type: Single site located at a junction on the westbound side only.
Notes: none.
Hazelgrove
Between Amesbury and Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 7JE. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A359.
Facilities: McDonalds, Esso, Spar
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: For westbound traffic, the area is located around half a mile before Sparkford services listed below. Although Sparkford has access for eastbound traffic, it is on the westbound side, so Hazelgrove are the first eastbound services since Podimore. During busy times parking can become near-impossible.
Sparkford
No HGVs.
Between Amesbury and Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 7PH. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Shell
Services type: Single site located at the side of the road.
Notes: There used to be a restaurant here, it was a Happy Eater later becoming a Little Chef. It closed in 2008. The services come about two miles before another petrol station and former Welcome Break site at Camel Cross.
Podimore
Between Amesbury and Ilchester, Somerset, BA22 8JG. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A37 and the A372.
Facilities: Little Chef, Burger King, Q8, Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: none.
Ilchester
Eastbound only.
Between Ilchester and Ilminster, Somerset. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Fuel (brand unknown)
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the eastbound side only.
Notes: none.
Martock
Westbound only, no HGVs.
Between Ilchester and Ilminster, Somerset. [Google Maps link]
Facilities: Fuel (brand unknown)
Services type: Single site located between junctions on the westbound side only.
Notes: none.
Ilminster
At Ilminster, Somerset, TA19 9PT. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A358 and the B3168.
Facilities: Little Chef, Burger King, Shell, Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: none.
Whiddon Down
Between Exeter and Okehampton, Devon, EX20 2QT. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A386.
Facilities: Little Chef, Esso, Costa Coffee, Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: none.
Whitehouse
Between Exeter and Okehampton, Devon, EX20 1QJ. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the B3260.
Facilities: BP, Budgens, Restaurant
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: Located on the former route of the A30. The services were recently rebuilt and now feature parking for over 150 cars as well as a new Budgens store, which is a rare sight on the roads.
Sourton Cross
Between Okehampton and Launceston, Devon, EX20 4LY. [Google Maps link]
Also accessible to traffic on the A386.
Facilities: Little Chef, Shell, Travelodge[book rooms]
Services type: Single site located at a junction.
Notes: One of the largest services in this region. It is also the final one on this route, save for a few roadside petrol stations.
With thanks to Eric Snowdon for the information used on this page.
