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
- Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
- The campground/park does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Breed-specific legislation (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, RV or accommodation hire) traveling 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 bachelor/bachelorette 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 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 park while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- 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 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, Apr 1 to
Pitch types & availability
3

Primitive grass campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Powered grass campsite
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/site
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £30 (£30)
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Reviews
91% would recommend this site to a friend
86% would stay here again
What customers say
Spacious, well-kept sites by a lake with water sports. Friendly staff! Washrooms are clean but basic/dated, upgrades planned. Road noise & some camper issues noted. Restaurant good, but dog rules & prices mentioned.
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Last updated 2026-06-09




















Lovely site.
Powered grass campsite
Liked This site is nice, not too big and pitches are generous. Everyone staying was nice and friendly. Toilet and showers are a good standard and the water was a great temperature. They are cleaned regularly and were spotless. Reception staff are welcoming and very helpful. Lovely walk around the lake for our dogs. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and we will definitely return again soon.
Disliked Hand dryer in the shower/toilet block is not very effective. Nowhere to put your toiletries in the shower cubicles other than floor. A couple of hairdryers in the block would be helpful. As previously mentioned by someone else the seasonal pitches are the not the most attractive and put us off when we arrived. It’s a shame as it’s a lovely little spot overlooking the water. Disappointing that dogs are not allowed in the cafe as we would have eaten in there on a couple occasions as it was too cold to sit outside.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 9/10 review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and appreciated the spacious pitches, friendly atmosphere, clean facilities, and warm welcome from our reception team. It's also wonderful to hear that you and your dogs enjoyed the walks around the lake.
We really appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback. Your comments regarding the hand dryer, shower storage, and hairdryers are all valuable suggestions, and we'll certainly take them into consideration as we continue to improve our facilities for guests. We are continually looking at ways to enhance the appearance of the campsite while ensuring it remains a welcoming and practical space for all of our guests.
We're sorry that our restaurant's dog policy meant you weren't able to enjoy it during the colder weather. While assistance dogs are permitted indoors, we do currently restrict other dogs inside the restaurant. We do, however, welcome dogs in our outdoor seating areas whenever the weather allows.
Thank you again for your kind words and constructive feedback. We look forward to welcoming you and your dogs back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Very clean, quiet and spacious site,…
Powered grass campsite
Liked Very clean, quiet and spacious site, with friendly staff.
Plenty of bins and the toilet/shower facilities were good.
Disliked Could do with a little shop, and a café.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thank you so much for your lovely 9/10 review. We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed the clean, peaceful surroundings, our facilities, and the friendly service from the team.
We also appreciate your suggestion regarding a small shop and café. It's something we'll certainly keep in mind as we continue to develop and improve our guest experience. In the meantime, there are several supermarkets just a few minutes away, and our Corner5 Restaurant & Bar is available on-site for food and drinks.
Thank you again for your feedback. We hope to welcome you back to Box End Park again soon, and we wish you a wonderful summer.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Wicked!
Powered grass campsite
Liked Reception staff were fantastic, as were all the activity staff i spoke too. Very informative and helpful.
Activities all looked brilliant, we did the inflatable aqua park. I have been on better and worse but this one caters for all ages which i think is a great families. The football golf was also fun and takes you through a nice woodland area, it definitely got the thumbs up from a footy mad 12 yr old.
Pitches are a good size too. Shower and toilet block are also good. Again stayed where they are better and worse.
Looking forward to seeing you again this summer to try out wake boarding for the first time!
Disliked Wish i’d found this site years ago!
A future dislike, in 5yrs universal studios will be just down the road, so good luck getting in this site. May be offer loyalty points and hold some pitches back for old time customers on last min bookings.
Paying for wifi but alot of sites do this now, it’s just always a bonus when it free.
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From the manager: Hi Keith,
Thank you so much for your fantastic review. We're delighted to hear that our reception and activity teams made such a positive impression and that you enjoyed both the Aqua Park and Football Golf. It's great to know your football-mad 12-year-old gave it the thumbs up too!
We're also pleased that you found the pitches spacious and the facilities met your expectations. Hearing that you wish you'd found us years ago is one of the best compliments we could receive.
Thank you for your feedback regarding Wi-Fi. We do offer free campsite Wi-Fi, which is ideal for messaging and general browsing. For guests who require faster speeds for streaming or more intensive use, premium Wi-Fi packages are available to purchase from reception.
We're very excited about the opportunities that Universal Studios will bring to the area and are already looking at ways to expand and enhance our offering for future visitors. We certainly hope you'll remain one of our valued regular guests!
Thank you again for your kind words. We can't wait to welcome you back this summer and wish you the very best of luck with your first wakeboarding session!
Best Wishes,
Box End Park
lovely park shame about the restaurant.
Powered grass campsite
Liked absolutely loved our stay , beautiful pitches wonderful views, lovely clean amenities.
Disliked felt second class in the restaurant, as we had dogs 2 small sausage dogs, had to sit away from the restaurant and have taken away boxes in the rain, served from a window !
limited menu which was extremely expensive.
if we come again would not use the eating facility again.
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From the manager: Hi Susan,
Thank you for taking the time to leave a review. We're delighted to hear that you loved your stay and enjoyed the beautiful views, spacious pitches, and clean amenities.
We're sorry to hear that your experience with our restaurant did not meet your expectations. We certainly never want any guest to feel this way.
Unfortunately, dogs are not currently permitted inside the restaurant, so we offer takeaway service and outdoor seating for guests visiting with their pets. We appreciate that the weather can make this less than ideal, and we understand your frustration. We also have our outdoors Cable Cafe located nearer to the Aqua Park which offers food & drink and outdoors seating, with a large number of benches beneath a covered benched area.
Thank you also for your feedback regarding our takeaway pricing and menu options. We genuinely value all guest comments and will share your suggestions with our food and beverage team as we continue to review and improve our offering.
We appreciate your honest feedback and hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
good booking arrangements - nice place…
Primitive grass campsite
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…
Powered grass campsite
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.
Primitive grass campsite
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 campsite
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 campsite
Liked Friendly professional staff, good size flat pitches. Clean toilets and showers. Great bar and 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 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 campsite
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
Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on park
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site cafe On-site restaurant On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis WatersportsAmenities on park
Baby-changing facilities Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearThemes
Lake and/or mountainUtilities
Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/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
Timezone
Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)
GPS
52.12538°N
0.52193°W
Nearest transport
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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 moreRV, travel trailer and tent sites Arrive: 1 p.m. – 5 p.m. Depart by: 11 a.m. On-park 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 $46.66 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.