Disabled Travellers stop for a break at service station on M 5
4.5
4.5
Date of visit: October 2023
I am a disabled person and a carer or friend of a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Excellent
One of the best motorway service stops on the M5, far better than the rest, expensive, but aren’t they all ? GLOUCESTER SERVICES, M5, BROOKTHORPE, GLOUCESTER. GL4 0DN www.gloucesterservices.com On both sides of the M5, this was opened in 2014, and has proved to be very successful Open 7.00am till 10.pm everyday, and parking is free for three hours, petrol though is open 24 hours, both with free Wi-Fi. Fully wheelchair friendly, with accessible toilets, and even free shower rooms, and your four legged friend is most welcomed in the foyer area, and there is a lovely dedicated dog walking paths with pleasant views over the countryside, but dogs must be on a lead at all times. Sitting out on the patio is ideal for children, as they can watch the ducks, and go climbing the rocks around the pool, or join in wit h you as you walk the dog along the paths. The food counters and restuarant work with 130 local producers, within 30 miles of, and offer the best.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
It’s all flat, plenty of room for chairs to move around, but of course at times it is very busy, so just be careful The food shop does have many counters, but generally you can get around, and see everything on offer.
Parking & Transport
Excellent
A huge car park is available, with many disabled bays right up by the front entrance.
Accessible Toilets
Good
There is a disabled toilet, quite roomy, with grab rails, and you can spin around inside.
Staff
Good
Busy, but helpful and polite, will chat, well trained to help us.
