Queen Street Car Park Parking, Bedford
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- MK40 2RE
- Capacity
- ~311 spaces (estimated)
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Multi storey
- 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 Queen Street Car Park
Queen Street Car Park offers general parking in Bedford for visitors and locals. With around 311 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), this is a substantial car park that rarely fills completely except during peak events. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park. It is operated by Bedford Borough Council.
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
Queen Street Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 60% full. With about 311 spaces, that is roughly 187 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 124 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
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 Allhallows Car Park, around 400m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Queen Street Car Park have?
Queen Street Car Park in Bedford has approximately 311 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
Is parking free at Queen Street Car Park?
Queen Street Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Queen Street Car Park busiest?
Queen Street Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Queen Street Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Queen Street Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Queen Street Car Park?
Queen Street Car Park is a car park with multi-storey parking, operated by Bedford Borough Council.