Hickling services: New Nottinghamshire service station with KFC, Starbucks and Waitrose opening next week

A new Nottinghamshire service station featuring a KFC, Starbucks and Waitrose is to open next week.

The new Welcome Break service station in Hickling, located at the intersection of the A46 and A606, will open on Thursday, July 24.

Plans for the service station were approved in 2023 despite more than 150 objections.

The site will host a variety of well-known food and drink options, including Starbucks and KFC, both featuring drive-thru services.

The Welcome Break Hickling service area will offer 67 parking spaces, accommodating a range of vehicles from cars to HGVs, and including 20 Tesla and Applegreen Electric charging spots.

Guests can also enjoy options from Greggs and Little Waitrose, along with outdoor picnic benches.

Adrian Grimes, Commercial Director at Welcome Break, said: “The new Hickling Service Area is part of Welcome Break’s continued investment and commitment to enhance motorists' journeys across the UK.

“The new development will be the company’s 61st site to open in the UK. In addition to several ultra-fast EV chargers and a Drive Thru coffee offer, the site will also offer a variety of dining and retail offers, while also significantly benefiting the local economy by creating new jobs.

“Welcome Break are proud to support the Hickling community and are looking forward to welcoming travellers who stop by”.