For major events in Bedford, such as the 2025 Kite and Motoring Festival, parking is available at Mill Meadows (£5, card only) or in town center car parks like Allhallows and Lurke Street. Town center parking is free for 4 hours on Saturday and all day on Sunday.
New for 2025, parking will be available at Mill Meadows Car Park for £5 per vehicle (card payment only). Additional parking options include four hours of free parking at Allhallows and Lurke Street car parks on Saturday, and free parking in town centre car parks on Sunday.
Where is the best place to park for the Bedford Park concerts?
The closest multi-storey car park is Queen Street. It's just a ten-minute walk away, it will be open 24 hours a day for each event. Parking is free for the first two hours and from 6pm-8am. Other 24-hour car parks are Lurke Street and Allhallows, both free for the first four hours and also from 6pm-8am.
Up to 2 hours every Saturday in all Council town centre single and multi-storey car parks. Free on-street parking after 6pm, Monday - Saturday except for Castle Lane which is 11pm. First 2 hours parking free Monday to Saturday in Queen Street Car Park.
There is free parking on both sides of the road in Park Avenue. During peak periods in the summer this may all get taken, but the adjacent roads have Pay and Display parking that allow for stays of up to 4 hours. In addition, Foster Hill Road which runs up the west side of the park has a small Pay and Display car park.
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Can you take water into Bedford Park concerts?
Only 1 sealed 500ml water bottle or an empty reusable bottle is allowed. Food and drink are not permitted (except for Proms, where picnics are welcome). Great food and drink options are available on-site and across Bedford before or after the show.
As always, the River Festival is free to attend and offers something for everyone – including live entertainment and activities, a funfair, raft and dragon boat races, plus the heritage village, sports village and water sports arena.
For free parking, look for National Trust properties like Gibside or Chirk Castle, outdoor spaces such as beaches or parks like Gibside, retail parks with specific free hours (e.g., IKEA in Singapore), or check local council websites for designated free parking zones or Sunday/evening restrictions in city centers.
Travelling by car is easy, we're just minutes off junction 6 of the M3 and have over 2,500 safe, secure car parking spaces directly above the shopping centre. To find our car park by sat nav, input this postcode RG21 7BA or click here for directions from Google Maps.
The Bedford Park Festival - including its opening Green Days weekend - takes place in Chiswick every June and is one of the highlights of the local year.
Download the PayByPhone app from your app store (Android or Apple Store). Enter the location code displayed on parking signs in Bedford Borough. Choose the duration of your stay and confirm your payment.
We offer free parking at the majority of our stores, but time is limited for a maximum duration. This can differ depending on where the store is located, please see signs in the car parks for more information or speak to the staff in store who will be more than happy to help.
Two hours of free parking every Saturday in council-owned town centre car parks. Free parking, 6pm-8am, in Allhallows, Lurke Street and Queen Street multi-storey car parks – be aware Queen Street is open 6am-10pm while the other two are open 24 hours a day.
The Morrisons "£10 rule" is a loyalty perk for More Card members: spend £10 or more in a single in-store shop, scan your card, and you receive a voucher for a free refillable hot drink (like coffee, tea, or hot chocolate) at a Morrisons Café, redeemable within seven days, excluding takeaway or Morrisons Daily locations. This promotion offers a nice bonus for regular shoppers, though it's important to note restrictions like the single-use voucher, the 7-day limit, and exclusions for certain store types or online purchases.
Yes, you should absolutely bring condoms to a festival for safe sex and STI prevention, as relationships can form unexpectedly; they protect against STIs and pregnancy, are often free at health clinics, and can be found at festival welfare tents, but having your own ensures readiness and prevents mistakes, even if you're just out with friends.
If they are going without adults our advice is to go for a smaller event first. The experience of being away and camping with friends is really exciting on its own. Big festivals can be overwhelming for anyone and some festivals now offer day tickets – a good idea if they have never camped alone before.
"Free parking day" isn't a universal holiday but refers to local council schemes, often on Sundays, Bank Holidays, or specific evenings/weekends (like after 6 PM or for a few hours on Saturday) in various cities (e.g., York, Bedford, Southampton), with specific rules like Blue Badge holder exemptions or mandatory ticket display even for free periods. To find free parking, check your local council's transport/parking website for specific dates and locations, as rules vary significantly.
