Foster Hill Road Car Park Parking, Bedford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- MK41 7TB
- Capacity
- ~82 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Surface
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Bedford Borough Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 41 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 32 | 23 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 9 | 18 | 32 | 46 | 50 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 41 | 36 | 27 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 9 | 18 | 36 | 50 | 59 | 59 | 55 | 50 | 46 | 36 | 23 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 5 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 36 | 32 | 27 | 23 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Foster Hill Road Car Park
Foster Hill Road Car Park provides parking in Bedford, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 82 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. This is a paid car park. Bedford Borough Council operates this car park.
When to Visit
Demand here follows a general pattern — busier during the working week, especially around lunchtime, and calmer at weekends. Early mornings and evenings are usually the easiest times to find a space. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
Busyness in detail
Foster Hill Road Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 82 spaces, that is roughly 49 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 33 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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. Robinson Pool Car Park is the nearest alternative at just a short walk, a good backup if this car park is busy. In total, there are 2 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Foster Hill Road Car Park have?
Foster Hill Road Car Park in Bedford has approximately 82 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Foster Hill Road Car Park?
Foster Hill Road Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Foster Hill Road Car Park busiest?
Foster Hill Road Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Foster Hill Road Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Foster Hill Road Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Foster Hill Road Car Park?
Foster Hill Road Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Bedford Borough Council.