RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane Parking, Bedford

Q: "How many parking spaces does RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane have?"

"RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane in Bedford has approximately 40 parking spaces."

Q: "When is RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane busiest?"

"RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use."

Q: "When is RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane quietest?"

"The best time to find a space at RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free."

Q: "What kind of car park is RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane?"

"RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by RCP Parking."

40 total spaces

Typical busyness by hour shown below.

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

RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.

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Key facts

Postcode: MK42 0AT
Capacity: ~40 spaces
Type: Town centre
Parking: Surface
Operator: RCP Parking

Estimated Free Spaces by Hour

Estimated busyness percentage by day and hour for RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane, Bedford.
Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.

About RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane

RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane sits in Bedford town centre, offering parking for visitors to nearby shops and local amenities. It provides roughly 40 spaces, a mid-sized car park that balances availability with convenience. This is a surface car park, so expect open-air parking at ground level. RCP Parking operates this car park.

When to Visit

Town centre car parks tend to be busiest on Saturdays as shoppers head to the high street. If you can, weekday mornings before 10am or Sundays offer a much calmer experience. Evenings can also work well if you’re visiting restaurants or catching a show. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.

Busyness in detail

RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 90% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 36 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 4 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. Should you find RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane full, St Mary’s Gardens Car Park (around 300m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.

Frequently asked questions

How many parking spaces does RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane have?

RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane in Bedford has approximately 40 parking spaces.

When is RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane busiest?

RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 91% full — roughly 36 of ~40 spaces in use.

When is RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane quietest?

The best time to find a space at RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is usually a Sunday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 28 of ~40 spaces free.

What kind of car park is RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane?

RCP Parking Duck Mill Lane is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by RCP Parking.

Nearby Car Parks

St Mary's Gardens Car Park 336m away Harpur Centre Car Park 381m away Riverside Pay and Display Car Park 389m away River Street Car Park 449m away Lurke Street Car Park 485m away

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Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0

Day	6am	7am	8am	9am	10am	11am	12pm	1pm	2pm	3pm	4pm	5pm	6pm	7pm	8pm
Mon	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Tue	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Wed	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Thu	5	14	29	48	62	72	77	72	67	62	53	38	19	10	5
Fri	5	14	29	53	67	77	82	77	72	67	58	43	24	14	5
Sat	5	10	29	58	77	86	91	86	82	72	58	38	19	10	5
Sun	5	5	10	19	34	43	48	43	38	29	19	10	5	5	0