Best places to eat and park a truck nearby

Good food is easy to find — somewhere to park 16 metres of lorry next to it isn't. These tips help you find both.

Think parking first

Retail parks and town centres rarely suit HGVs. Truckstops, services and industrial-estate food vans usually do.

Look for pins where drivers note “park around the corner” or a nearby lay-by.

Food spots on the map can show Monday–Sunday food service hours, so you don't arrive to a closed hatch.

See every spot drivers have shared — free.