82 total spaces (est.)
Paid parking

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

Quietest: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm Busiest: Saturday 10am-4pm

Key facts

Postcode
MK41 7TB
Capacity
~82 spaces (estimated)
Type
Generic
Parking
Surface
Charges
Paid
Operator
Bedford Borough Council

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Foster Hill Road Car Park, Bedford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon591832414650464136322314500
Tue591832414650464136322314500
Wed591832414650464136322314500
Thu591832414650464136322314500
Fri591832465055504641362714500
Sat59183650595955504636239500
Sun059182736363227231495000

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.

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