Free parking on public streets
North of Bedford:
- Salisbury Street
- Park Road North
- Turner Way
- Gainsborough Rise
West of Bedford:
- Marlborough Road
- Cutcliffe Grove
- Westfield Road
East of Bedford:
- Rosamond Road
- Denmark Street
- George Street
South of Bedford:
- Melbourne Street
- Redwood Grove
Free Car Parks in Bedford
You can park for free in Bedford on Sundays, 2 hours on Saturday and after 6pm daily at the following car parks:
| Car Park | Address | Spaces | Free Parking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Allhallows multi-storey car park | MK40 1LX | 430 | All day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays and between 6pm and 8am daily. |
| Lurke Street multi-storey car park | MK40 3HZ | 790 | All day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays and between 6pm and 8am daily. |
| Queen Street multi-storey car park | MK40 2HA | 634 | 2 hours (Mon – Sat), all day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays and between 6pm and 8am daily. |
| River Street multi-storey car park | MK40 1UH | 465 | All day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays. |
| Duckmill Lane surface car park | MK42 0AU | 11 | All day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays and between 6pm and 8am daily. |
| Greyfriars surface car park | MK40 1JD | 143 | All day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays and between 6pm and 8am daily. |
| St Peter’s Street surface car park | MK40 3NG | 110 | All day Sunday, 2 hours on Saturdays and between 6pm and 8am daily. |
Free On-Street Parking bedford
If you would rather park in one of the on-street parking bays in Bedford, you can park for free in all zones between 6pm and 8am. Specific zone information can be found here:
Zone A – View map of Zone A
Zone B – View map of Zone B
Zone C – View map of Zone C
Zone D – View map of Zone D
Zone E – View map of Zone E
Zone G – View map of Zone G
Zone J – View map of Zone J
Zone K – View map of Zone K
Zone M – View map of Zone M
Zone N – View map of Zone N
These parking zones are central to Bedford town centre so ideal if you are heading out shopping or for a meal.
Free Parking at park and ride sites
Park and Ride is a great way to park for free in Bedford, by using the large free car park and then the bus service for getting into the town centre.
| Park and Ride Site | Address |
|---|---|
| Elstow Park and Ride | MK42 9XF |
We always recommend looking out for newly installed road signs as permitted parking can change quickly.