After the opening, the Queen caught the British Royal Train at Leyland railway station, spending around 45 minutes at the services, as well as unveiling a plaque.

In July 2009, Bolton West services was acquired by Blackburn based Euro Garages, and renamed back to Rivington services.

[2] After years of criticism, during which it was dubbed the worst service station in the country, plans were made to demolish the existing buildings and replace them with a smaller main building, as well as petrol station and other facilities.

[3][4] By July 2011, Euro Garages had completed their £12.3 million project in refurbishing the site, and would later reopen and operate the former Travelodge site as Rivington Lodge.

[5][6] At somepoint in 2024, Rivington services came under control of EG On the Move.