328 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 Prebend Street Car Park, Bedford.
Day 6am 7am 8am 9am 10am 11am 12pm 1pm 2pm 3pm 4pm 5pm 6pm 7pm 8pm 9pm
Mon5102035455055504540352515500
Tue5102035455055504540352515500
Wed5102035455055504540352515500
Thu5102035455055504540352515500
Fri5102035505560555045403015500
Sat5102040556565605550402510500
Sun05102030404035302515105000

About Prebend Street Car Park

Prebend Street Car Park offers general parking in Bedford for visitors and locals. 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. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Bedford Borough Council.

When to Visit

This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. 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

There are 17 car parks across Bedford, offering plenty of alternatives if this one doesn’t suit. If Prebend Street Car Park is full, St Mary’s Gardens Car Park is about 200m away and worth considering. 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.

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