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Bolton West

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Euro Garages services, M61 between J6 and J8

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Road: M62
Junction: Between J6 and J8 (there is no J7)
Operator: "Euro Garages"
Location: Lancashire BL6 5UZ
Telephone: 01633 881887
Signed from the motorway? Yes
Previous operators: Kenning Motor Group, Rank, Pavilion, First
Previous names: Rivington, Anderton
Services type: Two sites located between junctions, connected by a pedestrian footbridge.

Official website: none

Bolton West is regularly slated and consists of two large buildings straddling the M61. It's currently up there as one of the services with the lowest ratings on our system.


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The front of the services
Photo taken by Alexander P Kapp, it's used under this Creative CommonsOpen link in a new window licence.

Facilities:

Key: northbound only | southbound only

General: unknown
Food/Drink: Burger King
Shopping: unknown
Fuel: BP (pump types unknown)
Motel: none

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Photos:

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Bolton West services

The services.

Photo taken whilst travelling southbound in 2008 by Alexander P Kapp. It's used under this Creative CommonsOpen link in a new window licence.

The on-site motel

The Travelodge. It's connected to the main building by a walkway which can be seen to the right and to the left of the other photo.

Photo taken whilst travelling southbound in 2008 by Alexander P Kapp. It's used under this Creative CommonsOpen link in a new window licence.

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Trivia:

Bolton's main claim to fame is that it starred in Peter Kay's pilot episode for his sketch show 'That Peter Kay Thing'. The show was a 22-minute mockumentary titled 'At the Services' which took a look at a typical day at Bolton West, including manager Pearl Harbour's quest to impress a celebrity. It was filmed here because they were the only services to grant him permission, which isn't surprising considering how many stereotypes about services were brought up during the programme.

They used to be owned by BP and were out to First, but Euro Garages (who specialise in taking over unpopular petrol stations) took over the petrol station and have recently taken over the whole site. The services are due to be rebuilt and a Co-op store will open here soon.

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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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Parking Prices:

Vehicle:

For up to 2 hours:

For 2 to 24 hours:

Cars:FREEunknown
HGVs & Carvans:FREEunknown
Coaches:FREEunknown

The above prices are intended to be a guide only. Tickets must be renewed after 24 hours, and can be obtained from the 'Pay & Display' meters located in each car park.

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Comments and Reviews:

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PostPosted: 18 Aug 2005, 11:59
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