Sourced Market has recently opened alongside Starbucks, Nando's and more at Leeds Skelton Lake Services at junction 45. The 'next generation' service station, which opened at the start of lockdown, is also marketed as a refreshment stop for walkers and cyclists, as well as drivers. The marketplace features a wide range of food and drink from Leeds and Yorkshire traders.
1. Leeds Skleton Lake Services
Starbucks, Burger King, KFC, Nando's, Pizza Express, Harry Ramsden, LEON, Pasty Shop, Chopstix, Mi Casa Burritos, Urban Express, Upper Crust, Quicksilver, Spar, Texaco Fuel Filling Station and Ramada Hotel are all open at Skelton Lake. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
2. Sourced Market at Leeds Skelton Lake Services
This is the first time Sourced Market has opened an outlet outside London. Photo: David Lindsay
3. Sourced Market at Leeds Skelton Lake Services
Sourced Market will serve up an all-day menu from breakfast pastries, bacon and lorne sausage rolls, filled brioches, grab & go sandwiches and salads, and artisan coffee. Photo: David Lindsay
4. Leeds Skelton Lake Services
The 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. Photo: Bruce Rollinson
5. Sourced Market at Leeds Skelton Lake Services
There is a strong emphasis on local produce, including bread supplied by Bakeri Baltzersen, free range Yorkshire chickens from Farmison & Co., Jams and preserves from Raydale, yoghurts from Longley Farm, milk from Acorn Dairies , Lottie Shaw’s cakes, Choc Affair hot chocolate and tea from Taylor's of Harrogate. Photo: David Lindsay
6. Sourced Market at Leeds Skelton Lake Services
Skelton Lake is considered to be one of the most advanced and environmentally sustainable Motorway Service Areas in the UK. Photo: David Lindsay