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
At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
- No hen/stag parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Swimming in the lake is not allowed.
- 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 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.
- Single-sex bookings of 6 or more people (couples and immediate family members excepted) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The campground/park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet campground/park: no music is allowed.
- Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
- Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, motorhome or accommodation hire) travelling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- Units longer than 8 metres are not allowed.
- 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.
- 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 
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 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 spots and friendly, helpful staff get a lot of love at this lakeside spot. Guests enjoy the water sports, good on-site facilities like a restaurant and cafe, and scenic walks. While generally clean and tidy, some found the loos and showers basic and needing an update, with a refit planned. A bit of road noise was also noted.
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Last updated 03/06/2026
good booking arrangements - nice place…
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Anonymous Unpowered grass site
Liked good booking arrangements - nice place
Disliked needed lights over mirrors for shaving and more hooks/ bench in showers
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely review and feedback, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on-site and also time exploring the site. Really look forward to welcoming you back again soon and will look into the points raised about hooks and benches in the showers
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Layout, pitch location (#38), amenities…
Anonymous Powered grass site
Liked Layout, pitch location (#38), amenities
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 8/10 star review and feedback, we're so happy to hear you enjoyed your time on-site and also time exploring the site. Really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Would recommend. Nothing to fault.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Huge spacious pitches. Immaculate toilet & shower facilities. Lovely 5k walk along the river & lakes. Will bring my paddleboards next time.
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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 time exploring the site. Really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Overall it. A good site
Powered grass site
Liked Very friendly staff
Disliked No waste point for Motorhome
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From the manager: Hi Martin,
Thank you so much for your lovely comments about our team — we’re really pleased you found the staff friendly and welcoming.
Just to help clarify for future guests, we do have both grey waste and chemical disposal facilities available for motorhomes. Although it isn’t a drive-over point, there is a dedicated disposal area where containers can be wheeled or carried over and emptied easily.
We include details about this in our booking information, campsite pack and brochure so guests can see exactly what facilities are available before arriving.
Thank you again for your feedback, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
Best Wishes,
Box End Park
Friendly professional staff, good size flat…
Powered grass site
Liked Friendly professional staff, good size flat pitches. Clean toilets and showers. Great bar and restaurant.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 time exploring the site. Really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Pitches level, lovely quiet site
Powered grass site
Liked Spacious pitch, lovely view of the lake& watching the water sports
Corner 5 Restaurant food was fabulous & staff attentive
Disliked None
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you for your kind review — we’re so pleased to hear you found the team helpful and enjoyed your stay with us.
We really appreciate your feedback and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Lovely site, you won't be disappointed.
Unpowered grass site
Liked Spacious pitches! Lovely views no matter the weather. Cleanliness was top tier. Nature walk around box park was brilliant too. We left very well rested and our little doggie was very happy too. We tried the on site café, coffee was very good. We met a few staff and they were lovely. I only ever camped a few times in my life and felt very safe here.
Disliked Drinking water is positioned between electric pitches, it's a bit awkward going on someone else's pitch to fill up a bottle. We went to empty pitches where possible and also had the tap water from the 'clean up/dish' area. But apart from that everything was perfect.
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From the manager: Hi Vicki,
Thank you so much for such a thoughtful and detailed review — we’re delighted to hear how much you enjoyed your stay with us.
It’s wonderful to know you made the most of the surroundings, the nature walk, and our on-site café, and that both you and your dog had a relaxing break. We’re especially pleased you felt safe and well looked after — that means a lot to us. I’ll be sure to pass your kind comments on to the team as well.
Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the drinking water points. Our communal taps are a typical campsite setup, though we appreciate your point about access between electric and non-electric pitches and will keep this in mind as we continue to improve the guest experience.
We’re so glad you had such a positive experience overall and hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best Wishes,
Box End Park
Highly reccomended
Powered grass site
Liked Spacious pitch. Easy check in, immaculate toilet and showers.
We had a great weekend, so peaceful, and a beautiful setting. Will definitely be returning.
Disliked Nowt.
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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 time exploring the site. Really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Proximity to toilets and showers…
Powered grass site
Liked Proximity to toilets and showers , spacious pitches easy enough to find and close to major road for onward journey
Disliked Water not hot enough a dish washing station, free wifi adequate for phone but not for firestick, however you can buy premium wifi at a reasonable price, we stayed 2 days and I didnt notice this until 2nd day, thought bar was rather pricey didnt have food
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From the manager: Hi John,
Thank you for your lovely review and for highlighting what you enjoyed about your stay — we’re really pleased to hear the pitch size, location, and easy access worked well for you.
We appreciate your feedback on a few points as well. The dishwashing water can feel a little cooler during peak usage times, though it is regularly monitored — we’ll continue to keep an eye on this to ensure it’s as comfortable as possible for guests.
Our complimentary campsite WiFi is new for this season and is designed for general browsing, messaging and light use, and we do offer a premium upgrade for streaming, which is outlined in the welcome information pack — we’ll look into how to make this clearer to guests joining us for their stay.
In terms of pricing, we aim to offer a range of options across our bar, restaurant, and café to suit different preferences and price ranges, but we understand everyone’s expectations can vary.
Thanks again for your helpful and balanced feedback — it’s great to hear you’d recommend us and we hope to welcome you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Good Pitch size, water and electric…
Powered grass site
Liked Good Pitch size, water and electric very close, very tidy and lovely on site facilities.
Recommend to friends Visit again
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 time exploring the site. Really 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 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.
Local attractions
Must see
The Shuttleworth Collection 14.1 km
Woburn Safari Park 14.2 km
Wrest Park 15.1 km
Woburn Enterprises Limited 15.5 km
Gulliver's Land 16.5 km
National Trust
Ascott 28.4 km
Dunstable Downs, Chilterns Gateway Centre and Whipsnade Estate 29 km
Whipsnade Tree Cathedral 30.6 km
Wimpole Hall 32.2 km
Wimpole Home Farm 32.2 km
Cycle routes
Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.
Other
BEDFORD CEMETERY 4.7 km
BEDFORD PARK 4.7 km
Bedford Riverside Promenade 6 km
Houghton Conquest and King's Wood 7.6 km
Turvey - Gorewelle - Turvey Circular 8.2 km
Local events
- Formula 1 British Grand Prix (Thursday 2 July 2026 – Thursday 2 July 2026)
Silverstone, England 34.2 km
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 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 $46.94 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.