Bedford Place Parking, Southampton
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Bedford Place is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 76% full — roughly 226 of 297 spaces in use. The best time to find a space at Bedford Place is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 205 of 297 spaces free.
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Key facts
- Postcode
- SO15 2DB
- Capacity
- 297 spaces
- Type
- Leisure tourist
- Parking
- Multi storey
- Charges
- Paid
- Nearest road
- Salisbury Street
- Other car parks within 500m
- 6
Opening hours: Mo-Su,PH 05:30-24:00
Nearby landmarks: Coral (36m), Pop World (54m), The Bedford Arms (62m)
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 0 | 5 | 10 | 19 | 28 | 38 | 43 | 43 | 38 | 33 | 24 | 14 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 0 | 5 | 10 | 24 | 33 | 43 | 48 | 48 | 43 | 38 | 28 | 19 | 10 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 0 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 57 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 62 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 10 | 19 | 38 | 57 | 71 | 76 | 76 | 71 | 62 | 48 | 28 | 14 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Bedford Place
Bedford Place caters to leisure visitors in Southampton, with demand peaking during weekends and school holidays. There are around 297 parking spaces, making this one of the larger options in the area. Being multi-storey, the car park offers covered parking on several levels — useful when the weather turns. This is a paid car park.
When to Visit
Expect peak demand at weekends and during holiday periods. Evenings can also be busy depending on nearby leisure facilities. For the easiest parking, visit on a weekday morning or early afternoon. The larger capacity means you’re unlikely to be turned away except during the busiest periods.
Busyness in detail
Bedford Place is typically busiest on Saturday around midday, when our model estimates it is about 75% full. With about 297 spaces, that is roughly 223 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 74 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, 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 Southampton
Southampton has an extensive choice of parking with over 33 car parks, so finding an alternative is rarely a problem. The nearest alternative is Grosvenor Square North, about 150m from here. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
What’s near Bedford Place
Within a 500-metre walk there are 2 shops, 12 places to eat or drink and 7 leisure or green spaces. The closest landmark is Coral, about 36 metres away. The main cluster of shops and places to eat sits roughly 61 metres away, so it is a short walk across rather than a journey. There are 6 other car parks mapped within 500 metres, the nearest 146 metres away.
Counts of what is nearby come from OpenStreetMap data for the area around the car park. They are counted, not estimated.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Bedford Place have?
Bedford Place in Southampton has 297 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Bedford Place?
Bedford Place is a paid car park.
When is Bedford Place busiest?
Bedford Place is typically busiest on Saturdays around 12pm, when it reaches about 76% full — roughly 226 of 297 spaces in use.
When is Bedford Place quietest?
The best time to find a space at Bedford Place is usually a Monday, its quietest day — through the daytime it is typically only about 31% full — roughly 205 of 297 spaces free.
What kind of car park is Bedford Place?
Bedford Place is a leisure tourist car park with multi-storey parking.