23 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Monday 8am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
MK42 9DJ
Capacity
~23 spaces (estimated)
Type
Hospital
Charges
Paid

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Cauldwell Centre Car Park, Bedford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon143255687378787368645032181495
Tue143255687378787368645032181495
Wed143255687378787368645032181495
Thu143255687378787368645032181495
Fri143255687378787368645032181495
Sat9183241465050464136271814955
Sun914233236414136322723149955

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About Cauldwell Centre Car Park

Cauldwell Centre Car Park provides parking near Bedford’s hospital, catering to outpatients, visitors, and staff throughout the day. With space for around 23 vehicles (estimated from the site’s footprint), it’s a compact site that can fill up fast during busy periods. Parking here is paid.

When to Visit

Expect the heaviest demand mid-morning as outpatient appointments begin. The car park usually eases off after 3pm. If you have flexibility in your appointment time, early morning slots mean easier parking. Visitor hours in the evening are generally less pressured. Given the limited number of spaces, it’s worth having a backup option in mind, especially on Mondays.

Busyness in detail

Cauldwell Centre Car Park is typically busiest on Monday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 80% full. With about 23 spaces, that is roughly 18 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 5 free. Quietest times: Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

Parking in Bedford

With 17 car parks in Bedford, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Prebend Street Car Park is the nearest alternative at around 300m, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does Cauldwell Centre Car Park have?

Cauldwell Centre Car Park in Bedford has approximately 23 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Cauldwell Centre Car Park?

Cauldwell Centre Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Cauldwell Centre Car Park busiest?

Cauldwell Centre Car Park tends to be busiest Monday 8am-4pm.

When is Cauldwell Centre Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Cauldwell Centre Car Park is typically Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Cauldwell Centre Car Park?

Cauldwell Centre Car Park is a hospital car park.

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