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Extra/McDonalds services, M65 at J4

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Road: M65 (also accessible to traffic on the A666)
Junction: J4
Operator: Extra (signposted as McDonalds)
Location: Lancashire BB3 0AT
Telephone: 01212 533500
Signed from the motorway? Yes
Previous operators: none
Previous names: Blackburn Interchange, Blackburn
Services type: Single site located at a junction.

Official website: Visit Blackburn with Darwen/Extra's official website

The M65's only service station, it's owned by Extra but leased out to McDonalds.

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Facilities:

General: Cash Machine, Pay Phones, Namco, Meeting Room
Food/Drink: McDonalds, LP4
Shopping: Somerfield
Fuel: Shell (pumps include LPG)
Motel: Travelodge

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The front of the services. Photo taken in 2006 by an anonymous contributor.

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Trivia:

When the services first opened they were signed as 'Blackburn services', but the site was actually slightly over the border in to Darwen and as a result it became very controversial to the point where people were regularly climbing on to the motorway to attack the signs for the services. After several lengthy meetings they were renamed 'Blackburn with Darwen' in 2005. When the services were proposed, the name 'Blackburn Interchange' was used, presumably because they were intended to act as an economy-stimulating gateway to the town.

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Survey results:

I am not aware of any surveys which these services have featured in. If you know better, let me know!

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Alternatives:

• Lancaster Moto services on the M6, 27 miles to the north.
• Charnock Richard Welcome Break services on the M6, 15 miles to the south.
• Bolton West First services on the M61, 16 miles to the south.

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Author: Message: Johnny Gavin wrote: Yes, but "Blackburn and Darwnen" sounds better than "Blackburn with Darwen". Tell 'Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council' that... [quote="Gavin"]Yes, but "Blackburn and Darwnen" sounds better than "Blackburn with Darwen".[/quote] Tell 'Blackburn with Darwen Borough Council' that... Posted: 16 Dec 2005, 16:46 Gavin Webmaster wrote: It's only called Blackburn with Darwen because that is the name of the county. If you want to know more, ask someone more in the know like Blackburn themselves. Yes, but "Blackburn and Darwnen" sounds better than "Blackburn with Darwen". [quote="Webmaster"]It's only called Blackburn with Darwen because that is the name of the county. If you want to know more, ask someone more in the know like Blackburn themselves.[/quote] Yes, but "Blackburn and Darwnen" sounds better than "Blackburn with Darwen". Posted: 16 Dec 2005, 16:45 Johnny Gavin wrote: Why "Blackburn with Darwen"? Surely it should be "Blackburn and Darwen" or just "Blackburn". It was Blackburn (see here). It's only called Blackburn with Darwen because that is the name of the county. If you want to know more, ask someone more in the know like Blackburn themselves. [quote="Gavin"]Why "Blackburn with Darwen"? Surely it should be "Blackburn and Darwen" or just "Blackburn".[/quote] It was Blackburn (see [url=http://motorwayservicesonline.co.uk/services/blackburn/]here[/url]). It's only called Blackburn with Darwen because that is the name of the county. If you want to know more, ask someone more in the know like Blackburn themselves. Posted: 15 Dec 2005, 18:27 Gavin Why "Blackburn with Darwen"? Surely it should be "Blackburn and Darwen" or just "Blackburn". Why "Blackburn with Darwen"? Surely it should be "Blackburn and Darwen" or just "Blackburn". Posted: 15 Dec 2005, 18:12 Admin Post your comments and reviews for Blackburn with Darwen here, or click here to return to the Services List. Post your comments and reviews for Blackburn with Darwen here, or click [url=http://motorwayservicesonline.co.uk/services/blackburn/]here[/url] to return to the Services List. Posted: 22 Aug 2005, 15:10
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