there is a new service area just off the m6 accessible n/b at j31a.ucome off the motorway follow slip round to roundabout follow it back under the motorway past the pub on the left to another roundabout and u will see a new shell garage in front of u there is about 9 to 10 spaces there forthe night.£10 forthe night free shower aswell.they have spar shop and a subway aswell on site.i was i n ther the other day asking about the site next door was told it was gong to be the new james hall disturbution site for spar.but if u want a pint and meal u can always go back to the pub for one.think they show footie in there aswell.only problem if ur heading northbound u have go to south to junction31 to head north again same if u want to park up there aswell.