Prebend Street Car Park Parking, Bedford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- MK42 9DN
- Capacity
- ~328 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 Prebend Street Car Park
Prebend Street Car Park is a surface car park in Bedford, available for general parking. At approximately 328 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is one of the bigger car parks you’ll find nearby. It’s an open-air surface car park, generally easy to navigate with good visibility of available bays. There is a charge for parking. 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. 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.
Busyness in detail
Prebend Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 328 spaces, that is roughly 197 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 131 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
Bedford has a good range of parking with 17 car parks across the area, so alternatives are usually available. The nearest alternative is St Mary’s Gardens Car Park, about 200m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Prebend Street Car Park have?
Prebend Street Car Park in Bedford has approximately 328 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Prebend Street Car Park?
Prebend Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Prebend Street Car Park busiest?
Prebend Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Prebend Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Prebend Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Prebend Street Car Park?
Prebend Street Car Park is a car park with surface parking, operated by Bedford Borough Council.