HGV overnight and break parking in the UK
Secure, legal parking is one of the biggest headaches in the job. Here's how to find it quickly.
Truckstops vs services vs lay-bys
Truckstops normally offer showers, food and more secure parking. Motorway services are convenient but often charge and fill up fast.
Lay-bys are free but can be noisy and less secure — check reviews before you rely on one overnight.
Book or arrive early
At busy sites, arriving before early evening makes a big difference. Note prices and fuel cards on the map pin.
Examples on the map
- Watford Gap ServicesM1 truckstop, NN6 7UZ
- Leicester Forest East ServicesM1 truckstop, LE3 3GB
- Corley ServicesM6 truckstop, CV7 8NR
- Tebay ServicesM6 truckstop, CA10 3SB
- A1 North (BP Fuel Station)Break parking on the A1 northbound
- Parking to get food around the cornerBreak parking with food a short walk away
See every spot drivers have shared — free.
Open the HGV map