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
Campground type
12
12
12
Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. 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.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Commercial vehicles (vehicles used for work-related purposes, carrying goods or fare-paying passengers) and sign-written vehicles are not permitted on site.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Reception is unmanned after 5 p.m.. Please inform the campground while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time so that the team can provide information about your unit/site.
- At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Swimming in the lake is 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
Site types & availability
3 
Unpowered grass site
6 people maximum 
9.1/10
15 reviews 
Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 25 (GBP 25)
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- 9
Powered grass site
6 people maximum 8.7/10
103 reviews Wifi at the unit/site Ground type: Grass
Site size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom GBP 30 (GBP 30)
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Reviews
90% would recommend this campground to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, level pitches with lake views & watersports. Staff are a highlight – friendly & helpful. Facilities are clean but basic, with upgrades planned. Restaurant & cafe score well. Some road noise & rule-breakers noted.
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Unpowered grass site
Liked Showers were warm, decent amount of space. Water activities are mega good.
Disliked Had some Mexicans next to us that were noisy from 6:30 am till 11pm, the showers the first night were lukewarm. No wind breaks between the pitches so when winds bad you get hit with the full whack, need some shelves in the showers so you have space to put all your things in
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for taking the time to leave your feedback.
We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the warm showers overall, the spacious pitches, and especially the water activities — it’s great to know those stood out during your stay as well as our friendly staff team.
We’re sorry that other guests impacted your experience. While we do have quiet hours in place between 22;30pm - 07:00am, we understand how frustrating noise throughout the day can be, and we’ll continue to monitor this more closely to ensure everyone can enjoy a peaceful stay.
Thank you also for your constructive suggestions regarding wind exposure and shower facilities. This is something we’ll look into as we review site improvements — feedback like this is genuinely helpful.
We appreciate you staying with us and hope we can provide you with an even better experience next time.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
An excellent site for water sports, a little lacking round the edges.
Powered grass site
Liked Spacious pitches, great staff. Great views and atmosphere.
Excellent food onsite.
Disliked Poor grey water set up, very near the wash up area.
Often no hot water. As a customer, I don’t find the explanation that the boiler isn’t big enough to cope to be acceptable.
Toilet block could be better designed, e.g. no seating or places to put things.
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From the manager: Hi John,
Thank you so much for your feedback following your stay with us over the Bank Holiday weekend.
We’re pleased to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitches, views, atmosphere, and the food onsite, and we also appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts on other aspects of your visit.
We unfortunately did experience an issue with our boiler at the start of the weekend after being made aware of this by fellow campers on Saturday morning, which was resolved by Sunday afternoon, with water temperatures returning to normal by Sunday evening/Monday morning. We appreciate you flagging this, and understand the timing was frustrating as it was resolved towards the end of your stay.
We’ll be following up on all of the points you’ve raised with our team to ensure these are reviewed.
Thank you again for your feedback — it’s very helpful as we continue to improve the experience we offer.
Best wishes,
Box End Park Team
Clean site great space…
Unpowered grass site
Liked Clean site great space
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review and feedback, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on-site and we really look forward to welcoming you back again next year.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Excellent site with clean facilities, friendly staff
Powered grass site
Liked Fantastic place nice clean and quiet perfect for family stay
Disliked n/a
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review and feedback, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on-site and we really look forward to welcoming you back again next year.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Lovely camp site.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Another lovely stay at Box End, always very peaceful. Probably my last time this year, but will definitely be back next year.
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing stay here with us again and look forward to seeing you back again in the new year!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Very quiet when we stayed in…
Powered grass site
Liked Very quiet when we stayed in October.
Helpful staff.
Very clean,hot and modern shower block.
Lovely meal in the restaurant
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 10/10 star review and feedback, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on-site and also your meal in our Corner 5 Restaurant. Really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
The location of the site ìs…
Powered grass site
Liked The location of the site ìs fab.
Loo and shower block modern, clean and warm.
Quite site. Great to walk around lakes and look at activities.
Disliked Wash up area, sinks dirty.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing stay here with us this weekend and look forward to seeing you back again soon. Appreciate your feedback - we will pick this up with our team regarding the washing up sink area.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Fabulous camp site with onsite activities - watersports
Powered grass site
Liked Loved the modern warm shower block
Disliked Nothing
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing stay here with us this weekend and look forward to seeing you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Great site.
Powered grass site
Liked Flat spacious pitches
Clean toilets and showers
Lakeside view
Box End Cafe 51 excellent and only 5 mins walk from the site
30 mins from Bletchley Park
10 mins from Bedford - a very nice town with free parking on Sundays
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing stay here with us this weekend and look forward to seeing you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
It was good…
Unpowered grass site
Liked It was good
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your lovely review! We're so happy to hear you had an amazing stay here with us this weekend and look forward to seeing 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 Laundry 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 Dump point Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 sites)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 +0100 (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.
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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 caravan 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 $47.68 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.