Parking Near Bedford Health Village, England
Where Can I Park for Bedford Health Village?
Bedford Health Village is at 3 Kimbolton Road, De Parys, Bedford, MK40 2NT. The hospital car parks use pay-on-entry or pay-on-exit arrangements and operate daily from 08:00 to 20:00. Patients with a valid concession can park free in any hospital car park. The published tariff is 15 minutes free and £7.80 for up to five hours.
- Address
- 3 Kimbolton Road, De Parys, Bedford, MK40 2NT
- Closest listed space
- Convenient Bedford Blues Rugby Club Car Park - 24/7 Access, 235 yd (3 min walk)
- Nearest station
- Bedford St Johns railway station, 0.9 mi (18 min walk)
Parking Near Bedford
The exterior of a hospital building Photo: Pexels / Roy Serafin
Bedford Health Village Car Parks and Patient Concessions
The hospital’s own car park is operated by Saba Parkings and uses pay-on-entry or pay-on-exit arrangements (sabaparking.co.uk). The Saba listing also publishes daily operation from 08:00 to 20:00 (sabaparking.co.uk).
Bedford Hospital states that patients attending the hospital with a valid concession can use any of the car parks free of charge (bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk). The hospital’s visitor information also lists 15 minutes as free and £7.80 for parking of up to five hours (bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk). John Bunyan House has its own staff car park, including five designated Blue Badge bays, but that car park is for staff (accessable.co.uk).
Arriving for Appointments and Emergencies in de Parys
Bedford Health Village is at 3 Kimbolton Road, De Parys, Bedford, MK40 2NT. For a planned appointment, using the hospital address in navigation takes drivers directly to the site rather than to a separate town-centre car park.
Patients attending Bedford Hospital can use any of the hospital car parks free of charge when the published patient concession applies (bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk). This is particularly useful for longer appointments, where the published hospital tariff reaches £7.80 for up to five hours (bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk).
Parksy Spaces Close to Bedford Health Village
The closest listed Parksy space is a car park at Bedford Blues Rugby Club, 235 yards away, with 24/7 access at £1.70 an hour. A secure 24/7 driveway on Kimbolton Road is 0.3 miles away and costs £25 a day, making it a practical choice for a full-day appointment or hospital shift.
A car park with 24/7 access and EV charging is 0.4 miles away at £4.40 a day. For longer stays, secure spaces 0.5 miles away cost £74 a month. A secure 24/7 space at Bedford Park, Adelaide Square, is 0.5 miles away at £16.80 a day, while a secure 24/7 car park 0.6 miles away costs £1.60 an hour.
Street Parking and Residential Controls Near Kimbolton Road
Drivers using streets around the hospital should distinguish residential parking from the hospital’s own facilities. Bedford Borough Council identifies council car parks as separate managed locations and states that the first two hours are free Monday to Saturday in Queen Street Car Park, although a pay-and-display ticket may still be required (bedford.gov.uk).
Blue Badge holders are included in the council’s parking information (bedford.gov.uk). The hospital address is on Kimbolton Road in De Parys, so parking directly outside the entrance should not be treated as an alternative to a marked bay or managed car park.
Walking and Public Transport to Bedford Health Village
Bedford St Johns railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.9 miles from Bedford Health Village and an 18-minute walk. Bedford railway station is also listed at approximately an 18-minute walk, giving rail passengers two station choices for reaching the hospital.
From either station, the final approach is on foot through Bedford towards 3 Kimbolton Road, De Parys. The station walking figures make Bedford St Johns the clearest rail reference for visitors planning a car-free appointment, while Bedford railway station provides an alternative arrival point at a similar walking time.
Sources
- UK Government driving and transport services
- UK Government parking rules
- Hospital Map, Transport & Parking | Sydney Local Health District
- National Rail Enquiries
- Bedford Health Village - Saba Parkings
- John Bunyan House
- Bedford - United Kingdom
- Car Parking at Bedford Hospital
- Council car parks | Bedford Borough ...
* Please note: parking prices, time limits and fine amounts change frequently and vary by operator, council and local authority. Everything on this page is indicative and provided on a best-endeavours basis. Always check the sign, the operator or the issuing authority before you rely on a figure.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Can I Park for Bedford Health Village?
Bedford Health Village is at 3 Kimbolton Road, De Parys, Bedford, MK40 2NT. The hospital car parks use pay-on-entry or pay-on-exit arrangements and operate daily from 08:00 to 20:00. Patients with a valid concession can park free in any hospital car park. The published tariff is 15 minutes free and £7.80 for up to five hours.
Do Patients Get Free Parking at Bedford Health Village?
Patients attending Bedford Hospital with a valid concession can use any of the hospital car parks free of charge. This can be particularly useful for longer appointments, where the published hospital tariff reaches £7.80 for parking of up to five hours. The visitor information also lists 15 minutes as free.
What Are the Nearest Paid Parking Spaces?
The closest listed Parksy space is at Bedford Blues Rugby Club, 235 yards away, with 24/7 access at £1.70 an hour. A secure 24/7 driveway on Kimbolton Road is 0.3 miles away and costs £25 a day. A 24/7 car park with EV charging is 0.4 miles away at £4.40 a day.
Can I Park on Streets Near Kimbolton Road?
Drivers should distinguish residential parking from the hospital’s own facilities. Parking directly outside the entrance should not be treated as an alternative to a marked bay or managed car park. Bedford Borough Council lists council car parks separately, and Queen Street Car Park has the first two hours free Monday to Saturday, although a pay-and-display ticket may still be required.
Is There Long-Stay Parking Near Bedford Health Village?
For longer stays, secure spaces 0.5 miles away cost £74 a month. A secure 24/7 space at Bedford Park, Adelaide Square, is 0.5 miles away at £16.80 a day. A secure 24/7 car park 0.6 miles away costs £1.60 an hour. These listed Parksy spaces provide options for a full-day appointment or hospital shift.
What Is the Nearest Railway Station and Walking Distance?
Bedford St Johns railway station is the nearest listed station, 0.9 miles from the hospital and an 18-minute walk. Bedford railway station is also listed at approximately an 18-minute walk. From either station, the final approach is on foot through Bedford towards 3 Kimbolton Road, De Parys.
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