See inside new Extra service station on the M1 at Skelton Lake
Extra's new Skelton Lake development is located at junction 45 of the M1, and close to the east Leeds communities of Garforth, Swillington and Rothwell.
The new facility includes a range of food, drink and retail outlets, some of which have opened sites that can't be found anywhere else on the motorway network.
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Hide AdThe building itself is also considered the UK's most sustainable service station, with a 'living' roof, wildflower planting, a viewing deck overlooking Skelton Lake and access to the RSPB visitor centre at the nearby St Aidan's nature reserve.
There are charging points for electric vehicles and cycle storage.
The development is marketed as a refreshment stop for walkers and cyclists as well as drivers. There will be new cycling and walking trails that will link the site with the Wykebeck Way and the routes between Temple Newsam and Roundhay Park.
It's now open to the public and is just two miles east of Leeds city centre.
The site supports around 300 full-time jobs.
Which outlets are already open?
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Hide AdStarbucks, Burger King, Pasty Shop, convenience store Urban Express and amusement arcade Quicksilver have opened, with the Texaco filling station and attached Spar shop, with cashpoints, also trading.
The Texaco and Spar will be open 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.Please note that due to Covid-19 restrictions, not all outlets are able to open yet.
What's coming soon?
The next phase will see more restaurants, including Nando's, KFC, Leon, Pizza Express, fish and chip shop Harry Ramsden's, sandwich bar Upper Crust, burrito stand Mi Casa and Asian vendor Chopstix, open.
There'll also be a Ramada motel with 100 bedrooms.
What other facilities are there?
Parking for cars, HGVs, caravans, coaches and motorhomes
Children's play area
Picnic areas and outdoor seating
Food court
Free, fast Wi-fi
Viewing deck and visitor centre with views over Skelton Lake
Access to RSPB St Aidan's nature reserve
Electric vehicle charging points
Cycle parking
Well-maintained toilets, washrooms and showers
Changing Places toilets for people with disabilities
Baby changing facilities
Business centre and meeting rooms
Links to cycling and walking routes including the Wykebeck Way
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