Hopwood Park Services, operated by Welcome Break is located just south of Birmingham on the M42. With the next motorway service area on the M42, being 27 miles away, you may wish to stop here on your journey, even if it's just for a quick toilet stop, coffee or just to have a quick rest.
The area is modern and pretty unique, being over two floors, the upper floor has a Starbucks and toilet and shower facilities, while the fast food options, along with Waitrose, and even a Post Box, are downstairs, in an area which also includes the communal seating.
Brands at Hopwood Park are pretty much the standard Welcome Break offering including Burger King, KFC, Subway, Waitrose and multiple Starbucks locations. (I understand having a drive-thru and one inside, but no idea why they need one upstairs and downstairs as it just creates confusion with online ordering).
Prices are obviously inflated due to location, but nothing too extreme compared to other MSAs.
Overall if travelling in the Midlands area and your journey requires the M42, this is a great place to stop off, due to being a modern and clean motorway service area with good facilities, not extending beyond fast food but still handy being just off the motorway. 4* read more