Car Parking at Bedford Hospital
Disabled Parking
Blue badge holders attending the hospital can use any of the car parks free of charge with the exception of the Britannia Road staff and visitor (ANPR) car park.
Britannia Road Patient Car Park (Overflow pay & display Car Park)
The Britannia Road car park, which is accessed by taking the first left on Kings Place, operates on a ‘pay and display’ system. This requires visitors to park their car, then pre-pay for their parking at the machines located in the car park; you will then be given a ticket which you should display in your car.
Tariff (Disabled Badge Holders Free)
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Drop off and up to 15 minutes | Free |
| Up to 30 minutes | £2.00 |
| Up to 1 hour | £3.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £4.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £5.00 |
| Up to 5 hours | £6.50 |
| Up to 6 hours | £8.00 |
| Up to 7 hours | £10.50 |
| Up to 24 hours | £12.00 |
Britannia Road staff and visitor car park (ANPR)
This car park, which is accessed by driving straight upon entry, operates an Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) system.
Kempston Road Car Park
The Kempston Road car park now operates as a pay and display system. The barriers have now been removed to relieve the consistent congestion around this car park.
Tariff (Disabled Badge Holders Free)
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| Drop off and up to 15 minutes | Free |
| Up to 30 minutes | £2.00 |
| Up to 1 hour | £3.00 |
| Up to 2 hours | £4.00 |
| Up to 3 hours | £5.00 |
| Up to 5 hours | £6.50 |
| Up to 6 hours | £8.00 |
| Up to 7 hours | £10.50 |
| Up to 24 hours | £12.00 |
Cygnet Wing Car Park
Tariff (Disabled Badge Holders Free Parking)
- Up to 30 minutes £2.00
- Up to 1 hour £3.00
- Up to 2 hours £4.00
Cauldwell Centre Car Park
(Patients Visiting Cauldwell Medical Centre Only)
Tariff (Disabled Badge Holders Free)
- Up to 30 minutes £2.00
- Up to 1 hour £3.00
- Up yo 2 hours £4.00
Parking can be paid for with coins and debit/credit card payments.
Volunteers
Volunteers at Bedford Hospital can apply for a free parking permit from the Voluntary Services department by emailing the voluntary services team or calling 01234 795801
Concessionary charges:
Concessions are available for:
- Frequent outpatient attenders – those who attend hospital for an appointment at least three times within a month (30 day period).
- Parents of sick children admitted to the Children’s Ward – the parent of a child under 18 years of age who is admitted as an inpatient on a ward. This doesn’t include the Paediatric Assessment Unit. Maximum of two vehicles.
- Parents of patients admitted to the Neonatal Ward – the parents of babies admitted as an inpatient in the neonatal unit. Maximum of one vehicle.
- Carers of patients with dementia or learning disabilities – carers of those with dementia or learning disabilities making regular visits to an inpatient. Carers will be required to show the Trust’s carers lanyard and ID pass with the concession form to obtain a permit.
- Disabled patients and visitors – those with a valid blue badge. A concessionary form will not need to be completed but a blue badge must be placed in the car.
Please speak to a member of staff for a concessions form which will need authorisation. We also operate the Healthcare Travel Costs Scheme with costs reimbursed at the cashiers office.