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

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About Lurke Street Car Park

Lurke Street Car Park sits in Bedford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. At approximately 413 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. As a multi-storey car park, it provides covered parking across several levels — handy in bad weather, though bays can be tighter than in open lots. This is a paid car park. Bedford Borough Council operates this car park.

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. At this size, finding a space is rarely an issue — though during major events or peak Saturday demand, even large car parks can feel the pressure.

Parking in Bedford

Bedford has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. St Peters 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.

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