St Mary's Gardens 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 St Mary’s Gardens Car Park
St Mary’s Gardens Car Park is a surface car park in Bedford town centre, serving shoppers, diners, and visitors to the high street. With around 47 spaces (estimated from the site’s footprint), there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. As a surface-level car park, it offers straightforward open-air parking. The car park is managed by Bedford Borough Council.
When to Visit
The busiest periods for this town centre car park are Saturday lunchtimes and weekday lunchtimes around noon. Early mornings and Sundays see the lightest traffic, making them ideal for a stress-free visit. The car park has enough capacity for most normal demand, though Saturdays can get tight.
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 St Mary’s Gardens Car Park full, Riverside Pay and Display Car Park (about 150m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does St Mary's Gardens Car Park have?
St Mary's Gardens Car Park in Bedford has approximately 47 parking spaces (estimated from the site footprint).
When is St Mary's Gardens Car Park busiest?
St Mary's Gardens Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is St Mary's Gardens Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for St Mary's Gardens Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is St Mary's Gardens Car Park?
St Mary's Gardens Car Park is a town centre car park with surface parking, operated by Bedford Borough Council.