Beaconsfield

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Beaconsfield
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Road:	M40 at J2 (also accessible to traffic on the A355)
Address:	Beaconsfield Services Windsor Road Beaconsfield Buckinghamshire HP9 2SE
Telephone number:	01522 523737
Signposted from the road?	Yes
Opened:	2009
Grid reference:	SU952890
Services type:	Single site located at a junction.
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A brand new service area at the bottom of the M40, filling a large gap between existing services. It is currently the highest-rated motorway service area on this site, with an impressive four-and-a-half stars after a record-breaking number of votes (see below-right for the latest figures).

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Facilities

General: GameGrid, Picnic Area
Restaurants: McDonalds, KFC, Starbucks, LP4, Pasty Presto
Shops: WH Smith, Marks and Spencer Simply Food
Fuel: Shell (pumps include LPG)
Motel: Etap Hotel^{[book rooms]}

Parking Prices

First two hours free for all vehicles. Further information is not available, please update this if you know.

Trivia

The petrol station

Beaconsfield was granted planning permission in 2005 to much controversy amongst local residents and the local media. It replaces a long-cancelled plan for a service area at Abbey Barns. The services were announced as the UK's biggest, with the UK's biggest petrol station, although it's thought Cobham will later take this claim.

One of the biggest fears is that traffic exiting the services will need to cross the busy A355, and the last thing M40 drivers want is a spitting image of Cherwell Valley. The services were built on a large stretch of woodland and were originally forecast to open in September 2008, but instead opened at 6am on March 17th 2009. An official opening event was held on the 28th May - details.

There are 675 car parking spaces, 60 HGVs, 12 caravan places and 15 for coaches. There were rumours that the services could feature a park-and-ride site to please local residents, but this turned out to be false.

Unlike most service station fast food stores, the McDonlads is 24 hours.

Survey Results

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Comments and Reviews

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Author: Message: Don's Family We would like to thank the unknown passersby who helped to resusitate our brother last Monday in the Beaconsfield services before the ambulance arrived. He is still in intensive care and although not out of the woods as yet, he is doing just fine - so thanks again to everyone who assisted. Don's Family Posted: 30 Jan 2010, 10:25 Anonymous Imcompetent staff, petrol pumps failed, staff in shop did not know how to fix problem. Had to drive off without any fuel, then they reported me for stealing petrol! Avoid! Posted: 21 Jan 2010, 19:38 Ian Beaconsfield services are the best motorway services in the land - Fact - check out my Facebook group - Beaconsfield Services (M40) Posted: 06 Jan 2010, 21:53 nickredlion Called in last week for the first time. easiest the best services I have visited.Sadly I am not in the area very often and usually have to use Heston west bound! easliest the worst service station in the country(in my opinion.) Have told others how good Beaconsfield is. Thank you. Posted: 03 Dec 2009, 16:04 VolvoDriver Beaconsfield Services are very good! clean etc always stop off before M25 on way to Brighton. Posted: 06 Nov 2009, 15:42 Ollie "The hand driers are too loud" What a pathetic complaint! Be glad that they work well and dry your hands properly! The cafe (Le petit four) is actually very good, and I have been there several times when not using the motorway, because the food is great and the prices reasonable. Posted: 27 Oct 2009, 14:42 Alison My Father does not beleive this services exsisted! In fact, when viewed from space, neither did Google Maps. However, pure determination, grit and courage we braved the M40 and triumphantly arrived in a blaze of glory. However, we also found the hand driers far too loud. Best regards, Alison. Posted: 01 Oct 2009, 20:29 Steve The hand-driers being too loud has got to be the most spurious reason for a complaint I've ever seen! Wipe 'em on your shirt if you're that bothered. We visited Beaconsfield on our way both to and from Heathrow earlier this month, and found it to be excellent. It's certainly the nicest service station I've been to in a very long time, but seeing as it's the newest that's not so much of a surprise. Posted: 21 Jul 2009, 18:16 DG As a family we made a trip to Gloucester (from Colchester) and on the way back decided to stop in Beaconsfield, 4th April 2009. The general impression was pretty good, compared to some of the dives we as a family have visited. Clean toilets, nice seating area, more than enough pumps. UNFORTUNATELY THE HAND-DRIERS ARE TOO LOUD!!!! In terms of recycling and waste though, why oh why especially in such a brand new development is there still 1x BIN for "waste" or "litter". How difficult, in terms of placement and cost can it be to have a 3x recycling bin such as these? http://www.wybone.co.uk/Products/Extern ... ling_Bins/ What happens to plastic bottles, aluminium cans, wax paper cups, paper??????? The amount of waste generated by the fast-food establishments is ginormous, beyond any comprehension and as far as I am aware does not get sorted out post-consumer. Could anybody provide some evidence against this? Specifically, in service stations. I do everything possible wherever I visit not to buy things that can't be recycled at time of purchase. If I buy a wax paper coffee cup (with contents ), then I am inclined to take it with me, as I can only guess that it doesn't get recycled. This is true of the majoirty of McDonalds, because franchisees (mostly of a foreign disposition) have no interest in doing so. Posted: 14 Jul 2009, 08:16 stevekershaw The new services at Beaconfield are very impressive, thy seem to be a cut above the average, very Beaconsfield !! Good selection of food outlets and I particularly like the outdoor seating area by the lake, very relaxing. I hope the place stays looking htis good and that the security staff keep an eye out for any trouble makers. A very welcome addition to the M40 and much needed Posted: 26 Jun 2009, 22:01
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