Lurke Street Car Park Parking, Bedford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Tue | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Wed | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Thu | 5 | 15 | 30 | 50 | 65 | 75 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 65 | 55 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Fri | 5 | 15 | 30 | 55 | 70 | 80 | 85 | 80 | 75 | 70 | 60 | 45 | 25 | 15 | 5 | 0 |
| Sat | 5 | 10 | 30 | 60 | 80 | 90 | 95 | 90 | 85 | 75 | 60 | 40 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 0 |
| Sun | 5 | 5 | 10 | 20 | 35 | 45 | 50 | 45 | 40 | 30 | 20 | 10 | 5 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
About Lurke Street Car Park
Positioned within walking distance of Bedford’s main streets, Lurke Street Car Park caters to shoppers and those visiting the town centre. This is a major parking facility with approximately 413 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), one of the largest in the area. 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. It is operated by Bedford Borough Council.
When to Visit
Expect the heaviest demand on Saturdays between 10am and 4pm. Weekdays are generally more manageable, especially first thing in the morning. If you’re flexible on timing, Sunday mornings tend to be particularly quiet. The substantial capacity means this car park can handle high demand, making it a reliable option even at busier times.
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. The nearest alternative is St Peters Street Car Park, around 300m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Lurke Street Car Park have?
Lurke Street Car Park in Bedford has approximately 413 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Lurke Street Car Park?
Lurke Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Lurke Street Car Park busiest?
Lurke Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Lurke Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Lurke Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Lurke Street Car Park?
Lurke Street Car Park is a town centre car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Bedford Borough Council.