166 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

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park, Bedford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
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Tue51530506575807570655540201050
Wed51530506575807570655540201050
Thu51530506575807570655540201050
Fri51530557080858075706045251550
Sat51030608090959085756040201050
Sun55102035455045403020105500

About Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park

Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park is a surface car park in Bedford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With approximately 166 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a sizeable car park that can absorb a fair amount of demand. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. This is a paid car park. The car park is managed by Bedford Borough Council.

When to Visit

The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.

Parking in Bedford

Bedford has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. Allhallows Car Park is the nearest alternative at about 100m, 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 Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park have?

Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park in Bedford has approximately 166 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).

Is parking free at Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park?

Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park is a paid car park.

When is Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park busiest?

Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.

When is Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park quietest?

The quietest period for Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.

What kind of car park is Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park?

Greyfriars Short Stay Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Bedford Borough Council.

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