Markham is located on the A1 about 100yds from the roundabout intersection with the A57 and the southern end of the A638. Its large and easy lots of space park is a welcome sight, as is the good facilities it offers. This Transport Cafe is a modern building that caters for coaches more often at the weekends, so coach drivers take note of this convenient stop, the usual motorway conditons are offered for coach drivers, you can see from the photographs that’s its atmosphere is good for your passengers. The ablutions are 1st class,,,, that’s a good forces used term for washroom and toilets. The entrance area is also with ample space and inviting. The dining area is large and the photographs don’t show its extent fully. This Transport Cafe is far better in appearance than any motorway services area, the prices less of course, and more food.This Stop is recommended by Peter Cherry,,,,, Thanks Peter.
LOCAL PUBS
There are two pubs within walking distance, the "Markham Moor Inn/Hotel" which is on the Retford road about 100 yards off the roundabout and the "Mussel and Crab" which is probably a quarter of a mile on the Tuxford road. The former is more of a pub whereas the latter caters more for the restaurant side of the trade.
Bikers, Horse Boxes and cars are welcome, There is generally enough space for a horse to be excercised, but it might be well to check first to get advise on possible space availability, to avoid disapointment.
DIRECTIONS
If northbound on the A1 take the 2nd exit, it is marked lorry park right on the exit point. For those arriving from other directions, its the exit before the northbound A1, and to repeat myself, it has a LORRY PARK sign on the exit. The B1164 also arrives at this roundabout. On taking the exit keep in a low gear and make a right turn into the large entrance in about 100yds (see botom photo on this page).
OPENING HOURS
Monday - - - - - - 6am – 10pm
Tuesday to Friday 5.30am – 10pm
Saturday - - - - - - 5.30am – 10am (not pm)
Sunday Closed
Parking is £10 with a £2 meal voucher and £2 shower voucher included.
The address is
Markham Moor
Nr. Retford
Nottinghamshire
DN22-0QU (zero queen uniform)
Phone – 01777 838 921 Fax - - 01777 838 944
The postcode will do fine for your sat nav GPS system.
