Strensham Northbound Motorway Services

The restrooms were not clean and were running low on toilet paper. The hand dryers were unreliable, working only intermittently.

I stopped by this service station again while traveling back along the M5. It is a nice rest stop that can get crowded. The prices for drinks and food are a bit expensive. I would recommend avoiding the on-site cash machine as it charges a fee for withdrawals.

We stopped at the Southbound Strentham services and decided to eat at the Fresh Food Cafe, thinking it would be the best option. The Panini we ordered was tasty and hot, but the coffee we bought was extremely overpriced and undrinkable. If there hadn't been a long line when we left, I would have complained about it. We ended up throwing it away. We paid £7.30 for the two coffees, which was unacceptable.

Stopped to give my Disabled and Family a comfort break and get some food following an early start to Alton Towers. Well what we were met with was Disgusting. The Whole Main Entrance was covered in Litter. The Bins were overflowing with Rubbish. We then headed for the Toilets. Well what an Absolutely disgusting state they were in. Talk about being dirty that’s an understatement. They smelt absolutely disgusting. It may my family feel sick. Would not recommend them to anyone.

Travelled up the M5 late at night after a long day including a delayed flight into Bristol airport. Desperate for a coffee and a snack so I stopped at Michaelwood just north of Bristol but the one solitary machine was out of order. The next services northbound is Gloucester but I’m not a huge fan so I continued to Strensham… getting there about 1am. And what a lovely surprise! Despite the time of day it was quite busy and McDonald’s was open … selling not only coffee but the full menu! The service area was really clean, well lit and it’s now become one of my favourite services on the UK motorway network! Well done Strensham Northbound!