Bedford Hospital Parking

What was your experience with parking at Bedford Hospital when you went into labour? My mother in law keeps worrying we won’t have anywhere to park when the time comes… so now I’m worried 😄

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I gave birth there a week ago and parking wasn't an issue on any of the three days I was in

I didn’t have any issues but it was early hours of the morning I went in. During the day can get quite busy so you may have to use Britannia road. If that’s the case get yourself dropped outside Cygnet wing and your partner can go park up wherever and move the car closer when it’s not as busy

Yeah people park on nearby roads

Lots of parking, ive found it can be harder from 11-2 but tbh ive always been patient and got a space. The main car park across the road has a lot of spaces also if you turn right inside first. But as others have said would advise being dropped off by entrance and partner/driver going to find a space.. walking is hard at best of times nm whilst in labour 🙈

Or get dropped off and then they can go park in the council owned prebend street car park - much cheaper and there is always plenty of spaces available in there

It can be a nightmare! I was going weekly for blood tests in pregnancy and struggled to get a spot most weeks which caused some serious anxiety 😂. We managed to get one quickly whilst I was in labour but it’s very hit and miss. I would get dropped off and let your partner find a space, then move closer during the quiet time if necessary. X

No issues from me. I got a permit for £15 for the week and parked in the maternity parking. Nice and easy and very close

oh right! Where is the maternity parking?

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