It lies just inside North Yorkshire in the parish of Kirk Deighton, although the town of Wetherby is on the West Yorkshire side of the boundary.

The next services in each direction are at Leeming Bar (north) and Ferrybridge (south).

[2][citation needed] The service station uses the latest 'green technologies' in its construction and running, making it the UK's first carbon neutral service station.

[3] In a 2018 user survey of England's motorway service areas (MSAs), Wetherby scored a 99% satisfaction rating, putting it third in the country and the top Moto site overall.

[4] In 2017, Wetherby MSA was awarded an 84% approval rating.