Box End Park
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- Rural Bedfordshire site with 100 acres of parkland
- Bedford 15 minutes’ drive; Santa Pod Raceway 35 minutes
- Lakeside café, bar and restaurant (opening times vary); hot showers
Site type
12
12
12Admission
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
Dogs
- The site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, Pit Bull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino, and Fila Brasileiro) and/or any of the following: Staffordshire bull terrier, American Staffordshire terrier, Rottweiler, any Mastiff or Tosa.
General
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- This is a quiet site: no music is allowed.
Occupancy
- Group bookings of 3 or more units travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
Pitches
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
Reception
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
Safety
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
Vehicles
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- Electric pitches: 16.66 kWh of electricity are included per day. Further usage is metered onsite at £0.30 per kWh and is payable via a top-up card which is issued on arrival. A £5 deposit is required for the card, refundable at check-out. Activities are seasonal and do not run every day.
Languages spoken
English
Open from Wed 1 Apr to
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Reviews
92% would recommend this site to a friend
88% would stay here again
What customers say
This campsite offers spacious, level pitches in a beautiful lakeside setting. Staff are consistently praised for being friendly and helpful. Facilities, particularly the newer toilet and shower blocks, are generally clean and modern, though some older units have been described as basic. The site is ideal for water sports enthusiasts, with many activities available. Recent reviews suggest ongoing improvements to facilities.
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Last updated 18/08/2026
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Will return next year, but will request the pitch I was on originally.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Location, loads of activities, lovely and clean facilities. HUGE pitches. Very well maintained. Free wifi, although wasn't the best, the premium wifi was good value, but didn't purchase it for a shorter stay.
Disliked The water tap was on my pitch. Which meant there was people coming up all night long filling up their water and waking us up. They gave us the wrong pitch originally, which mean although I had started setting up I had to move. The original pitch they gave me, Id have much preferred to stay on than the one I was moved to. Even though there a path next to my pitch, becuase the water and electric hook up was on my pitch, people kept walking through my camp.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your review lovely 9/10 star review.
We do apologise for having to move you from your original pitch after you had already begun setting up. We appreciate that this was inconvenient, and understand that you would have preferred to remain on your original pitch. Although we’re unable to see any notes relating to the original allocation, we always aim to ensure pitches are allocated correctly first time and will take your feedback on board.
Our water taps are communal facilities, and we do ask guests to be considerate of other campers and to use them outside of our quiet hours of 10:30pm–7:00am. We’re sorry that people were accessing the tap during the night and, in doing so, walking through your camping area and disturbing you.
Thank you again for your feedback. We’re sorry for the inconvenience caused and hope that, overall, you had a lovely stay with us. We’d be very pleased to welcome you back in the future.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Booking and checking in at Box…
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Anonymous Electric grass pitch
Liked Booking and checking in at Box End Park Camping was an incredibly easy and hassle-free process from start to finish. The site itself is lovely and exceptionally quiet, making it the perfect place to unwind and relax. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a peaceful getaway!
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us, had such a lovely check-in experience and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Great campsite.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great campsite, large pitches and nice facilities. Lovely walks around the two lakes.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
For water sports enthusiasts, the proximity to the lake is a plus.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The campsite is easily accessible and the welcome is warm—you feel right at home immediately. The facilities are perfectly adequate; everything you need is there. It is an ideal spot for families with children. There is plenty of activity during the day, while the evenings and nights are quiet. A restaurant and a shop are within easy walking distance—perfect for a relaxing evening. And for water sports enthusiasts, the proximity to the lake is a real plus—ideal for a variety of activities.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
The pitch was big and well…
Electric grass pitch
Liked The pitch was big and well maintained. The staff were very nice and helpful. A lovely setting to relax.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Spacious and nice and flat. Facilities…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious and nice and flat. Facilities were good and clean
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Peaceful,respected by other campers,clean facilities Defo…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Peaceful,respected by other campers,clean facilities
Defo stay again
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
I enjoyed it a lot ,my…
Electric grass pitch
Liked I enjoyed it a lot ,my son loved it , great pitch area, toilet and shower are super clean, very friendly staff, will be back soon.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Loved it…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Loved it
Disliked Not open Mondays
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Size of pitch. Friendliness of staff.…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Size of pitch. Friendliness of staff. Cleanliness of toilet block.
Recommend to friends Visit again
From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review - it's wonderful to hear you enjoyed your stay here with us and we look forward to welcoming you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountainUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)Accessibility
Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mudNearby leisure
Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearbyLocation
Box End Park
Kempston
Bedford
Bedfordshire
England
MK43 8RQ
Directions Timezone
Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.12538°N
0.52193°W
Nearest transport
Coach
Rail
Ferry
AirportPlease note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
Food and drink
- Café Dhaba 0.5 mi
- Bella Italia 1.1 mi
- Tre Fratelli 1.3 mi
- Diya Royal 1.3 mi
- The Elephant 1.4 mi
- Blue Ginger 1.4 mi
- Maypole Farm 1.5 mi
- Royal Sweets 1.8 mi
- Man Do 2 mi
- Athena Palace 2.1 mi
Parks and play
- Owl Park 3.8 mi
- Little Field Play Area 4.2 mi
- Little Field Play Area 4.2 mi
- Linear Park Play Area 4.3 mi
- Moreteyne Park play area 4.5 mi
- Wharley End Play Area 5.7 mi
- Lidlington Childrens Playground 6.1 mi
Public transport
- Carnoustie Drive 0.3 mi
- Village Green 0.3 mi
- Village Green 0.4 mi
- King Alfred Way 0.4 mi
- King Alfred Way 0.4 mi
- Archer Street 0.5 mi
- Sainsbury's 0.5 mi
- Northern Square 0.7 mi
- Northern Square 0.7 mi
- Saunton Close 0.9 mi
Groceries
- Lidl 0.9 mi
- Co-op Food 1.2 mi
- Sainsbury's 1.2 mi
- Super Euro Halal 1.8 mi
- Morrisons 2 mi
- M&S Foodhall 2.1 mi
- Aldi 2.1 mi
- Sainsbury's 2.1 mi
- Aldi 2.1 mi
- Costcutter 2.2 mi
Family days out
- Owl Park 3.8 mi
- Little Field Play Area 4.2 mi
- Little Field Play Area 4.2 mi
- Linear Park Play Area 4.3 mi
- Moreteyne Park play area 4.5 mi
- Wharley End Play Area 5.7 mi
- Lidlington Childrens Playground 6.1 mi
Must see
The Shuttleworth Collection 8.8 mi
Woburn Safari Park 8.8 mi
Wrest Park 9.4 mi
Woburn Enterprises Limited 9.6 mi
Gulliver's Land 10.2 mi
National Trust
Ascott 17.6 mi
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate 18 mi
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 19 mi
Wimpole Hall 20 mi
Wimpole Home Farm 20 mi
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BEDFORD CEMETERY 2.9 mi
BEDFORD PARK 2.9 mi
Bedford Riverside Promenade 3.7 mi
Houghton Conquest and King's Wood 4.7 mi
Turvey - Gorewelle - Turvey Circular 5.1 mi
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Box End Park have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Box End Park dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Box End Park? One of the highlights at the Forest Centre and Millennium Country Park (15 minutes’ drive) is the Wetlands Nature Reserve, inhabited by shrews, otters and butterflies. A circular trail skirts the lake … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Box End Park?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-site accommodation Arrive: 1 p.m. – 10 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. - How much does it cost to stay at Box End Park? From £30 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.