Watford Gap Services Southbound
- Road
- M1
- Carriageway
- Southbound
- Junction
- J16–17
- Area
- West Northamptonshire
- Postcode
- NN6 7UZ
- Operator
- Roadchef
Use the signed services slip road from your carriageway.
Main site listed as open 24 hours. Individual outlets have their own hours.
Location map
Next stop on the M1
Estimated driving distance via the M1 and access roads. Selected stops near junctions are included. · OpenStreetMap
Facilities
BP
Opening hours
Fuel forecourt hours · 24 hours
- Costa · Mon 12am–9pm; Tue–Thu 6:30am–9pm; Fri 6:30am–12am; Sat 24 hours
- McDonald's · 24 hours
- Leon · Mon–Thu 8am–9pm; Fri 8am–10pm; Sat 7am–9pm
- Costa Drive Thru · Mon–Fri 5:30am–6pm; Sat 7am–5pm
- Garden Square Deli · Mon and Thu–Sat 7am–2pm; Tue–Wed Closed
Parking
2 h free parking
Published charges after the free period, for stays up to 24 hours.
- Cars
- £21
- Caravans and motorhomes
- £37
- HGV parking
- £37
Payment · NexusPay / WHSmith
Tariff dated 2026-01
EV charging
Fuel price snapshot
Source snapshot 2026-11-08. This local file does not refresh prices.
Shops
- WHSmith (Mon–Sat 24 hours)
Nearby stops on the same road
Distances are straight-line estimates. Check the carriageway before choosing.
History of Watford Gap Services Southbound
- Opened
- 2 November 1959
- Former operator
- Blue Boar
Watford Gap began serving drivers on the first stretch of the M1 in 1959. Blue Boar, a local business that had run a nearby petrol station, operated the early services. The permanent restaurant came later, so the first motorists were served from temporary buildings.
Visitor feedback
Sources
Road access checked 2026-11-08.
OpenStreetMap record · Operator website · Wikipedia · Watford Gap services · Roadchef parking tariff (January 2026) · GRIDSERVE live site page · Operator or access information · Junction and carriageway reference · Mapped entrance road · Roadchef opening hours · Forecourt opening hours