Lancaster services
M6 between J32 and J33
Signposted from the road.
LA2 9DU
map and directions
Two sites located between junctions, connected by an internal bridge.
Quite possibly the most iconic service station of all, Lancaster is famous for its large tower sticking out of the northbound building (see trivia). Today, Lancaster has been moved around quite a bit and the toilets are now upstairs. The tower is closed to the public.
Facilities
Catering: Burger King, Costa, Greggs, West Cornwall Pasty Co, Costa Express, Krispy Kreme, M&S Coffee to Go Shops: Fone Bitz, M&S Simply Food, WHSmith Main Amenities: &Play, Children's Play Area, Ecotricity Electric Vehicle Charging Point, Lucky Coin, Showers, Multi Faith Room Motel: Travelodgebook Forecourt: BP, Shop, Costa Express, Air1 AdBlue, Greggs (northbound only)
Parking Prices
First two hours free for all vehicles, after which cars must pay £15 and HGVs, caravans and motorhomes £24. HGVs can pay £26 to include a £10 food voucher.
Prices are paid using PayByPhone - more details. The location code is 2448 (northbound) and 2449 (southbound).
The fees are strictly enforced by CP Plus.
Contact Details
Address:
Granada Lancaster
Forton Motorway Service Area M6
Bay Horse
Lancaster
Lancashire
LA2 9DU
- Telephone number: 01524 791775
- Grid reference: SD502520
Trivia and Design
Full details: History:Lancaster
For many years the name 'Forton services' was used on all example diagrams of road signs, including drawings of non-motorway signs.
The services used to be listed by the Highways Agency as an "approved truckstop", but this is no longer the case.
During early 2017, the northbound side underwent a minor refurbishment and on 7 March an Arlo's outlet opened replacing the former EDC outlet. The Costa unit was also refurbished and reopened during this time. A Greggs outlet opened on 30 March.
During 2019, both the Cotton Traders store and Ladbrokes betting shop closed here. Arlo's also closed in late 2019 in favour of fast food options.
Pennine Tower
Full details: The Pennine Tower
The service station is known almost exclusively for the 65-foot (20m) tower attached to the northbound building, visible from afar on the north side and described in one publicity leaflet as being "a luxury observation platform". It closed in 1989. Full details are given on its own page.
Alternatives
| Previous: | Next: | |
| Charnock Richard (24 miles) Rivington (M61, 28 miles) Blackburn with Darwen (M65, 26 miles) Tickled Trout (15 miles) | Services on the M6 |
Burton-in-Kendal (M6 northbound, 14 miles) Killington Lake (M6 southbound, 26 miles) Carnforth truckstop (13 miles) |
| Lymm (48 miles) Birch (M62, 41 miles) | Moto services |
Burton-in-Kendal (M6 northbound, 14 miles) Southwaite (64 miles) |
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