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Official opening event

Join us for the opening of Welcome Break Newark on Saturday 4th March!

Date Posted 28/02/2023 Events

We are delighted to announce our new location, Welcome Break Newark will officially open its doors to visitors for the first time on Wednesday 1st March! But even more excitingly…we will be hosting a grand opening event on Saturday 4th March jam-packed with entertainment and offers.

To celebrate the opening, the first 100 visitors on Saturday 4th March will receive a goodie bag packed full of tasty treats and more!

PLUS – all visitors will enjoy the fun atmosphere that the F1 car and DJ will be bringing to the site. There will also be FREE face painting, and the chance to win some fantastic prizes in a charity raffle!

There will also be an Official Grand Opening with The Town Mayor of Newark, Councillor Laurence Goff at 1pm.

Located on the A1 in Nottinghamshire, the county renowned for its creative culture and rich history… will you be joining us? Find us at A1, Balderton, Newark NG24 3UG.

If you’ll be there on the day, don’t forget to snap some photos and tag us on social media!

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Plan your breaks at Welcome Break

With a range of brands across our locations including Burger King, Subway and WHSmith, we also offer dedicated parking, which is free for up to two hours. Not to forget we offer free WiFi, accessible facilities, and forecourts at all our Welcome Break locations; allowing you to get back on the road feeling refreshed and ready to continue your journey.

With 53 service areas and 31 hotels in key locations across the UK, we are never far away. Plan your next Welcome Break stop with all the information you need here.

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