Box End Park

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Aerial view of the site and lakes
Electric pitch
Non-electric grass pitches
Flat grassy pitches & lakeside views

  • 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
Set in 100 acres of landscaped parkland in rural Bedfordshire, the pitches at Box End Park are just the spot for sporty families, first-time campers… and all outdoorsy folks, really. The peaceful, activity-filled site has two spring-fed, purpose-built lakes with bookable activities including a giant aqua park, cable wakeboarding, paddleboarding and disc golf. All the pitches are on flat, well-drained grassland, and the site has its own dedicated heated toilet block with hot showers, as well as outdoor washing-up sinks. If you need them, additional showers are located in the main clubhouse and are shared with the watersports facilities. When you need to refuel, head over to the on-site bar, restaurant and café (opening hours vary, so please check ahead). If you'd rather flip your own food on the grill, barbecues are permitted off the ground at the pitches, but no campfires/firepits are allowed. This is a quiet, family-friendly site with a strict no-noise policy after 10.30pm, so perhaps it’s not the place for you if you’re after a wild nightlife – having said that, the historic market town of Bedford is only 15 minutes’ drive away, with its healthy helping of pubs and restaurants.

Campground type

RV sites 12
Camper sites 12
Tent sites 12
Open now
Opens April 1
Please note

Admission

  • 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 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.

General

  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • This is a quiet park: no music is allowed.

Occupancy

  • Group bookings of 3 or more units (e.g. tent, caravan, RV or accommodation hire) traveling together are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • No bachelor/bachelorette 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 park caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.

Reception

  • 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/site.

Safety

  • Swimming in the lake is not allowed.

Sites

  • A cable measuring at least 20 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.

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, Apr 1 to

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Reviews

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Location
9
Value for money
9
Accommodation
9
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
9
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
8

92% would recommend this campground to a friend

88% would stay here again

What customers say

Spacious sites, great lakeside spot, friendly staff. Modern facilities praised (esp. from April '25), though earlier reviews noted them as basic. Watersports are a hit. Site generally peaceful, but some noise noted. Ongoing upgrades.

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Arrival date (latest first)

The pitch was big and well…

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10
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Powered grass campsite

Liked The pitch was big and well maintained. The staff were very nice and helpful. A lovely setting to relax.

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Peaceful,respected by other campers,clean facilities Defo…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10

Powered grass campsite

Liked Peaceful,respected by other campers,clean facilities
Defo stay again

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

I enjoyed it a lot ,my…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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10

Powered grass campsite

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…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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No rating
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8
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10
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No rating
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10
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Primitive grass campsite

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.…

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9 out of 10
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10
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9
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10
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10
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10
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10

Powered grass campsite

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

Good camping site.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
9
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
7

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great place for camping, Nice staff. The pitch is big ,have water tap nearby the pitch,the toilet/shower block is clean, but the Males shower is not hot enough,but also not cold, is it ok in hot summer day.There are 2 big deep Sink for washing your cook ware Nice!

Disliked No

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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 pitches with lake views

Overall

9 out of 10
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10
Value for money
10
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10
Customer service
10
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No rating
Cleanliness
9
Wifi
9

Powered grass campsite

Liked Large pitches overlooking water sports lake. Plenty of showers and toilets.
Lots of wildlife around the lakes .

Disliked Nothing

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

Great location and facilities…

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10 out of 10
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10
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8
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10
Customer service
10
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9
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10
Wifi
10
Dan B. 1 review

Powered grass campsite

Liked Great location and facilities

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

Incredible location, very large pitch, Toilet…

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10 out of 10
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10
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10
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10
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10
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No rating
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10
Wifi
8

Powered grass campsite

Liked Incredible location, very large pitch, Toilet block exceptionally clean, amazing facilities, with walks, sporting activities and only 5 miles from my door!

So much for the grandchildren to do and see. Well done Box End Park.

Disliked Had to come home early because two families didn't understand the "camping code"

Recommend to friends Visit again

From the manager: Hi Pauline,

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! Please do let our team know if there are any issues during the stay - we're always here to help!

Best wishes,
Box End Park

Lovely stay.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous

Powered grass campsite

Liked The helpful and friendly nature of the staff.

Disliked No real dislikes.

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

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 sites)

Accessibility

Uneven terrain; gravel or loose mud

Nearby leisure

Leisure/theme park nearby Restaurant nearby Watersports nearby

Location

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

Bus
2.3 mi Bus Station
6.8 mi War Memorial
6.8 mi War Memorial
Rail
2 mi Bedford Rail Station
2.3 mi Bedford St Johns Rail Station
2.4 mi Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
Airport
18.1 mi London Luton Airport

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.

Local attractions

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 (with bird hides), going past woodlands and reedbeds where you might spot different birds depending on the season. Falcons, owls and eagles are among the winged residents at Herrings Green Activity Farm and Bird of Prey Centre (20 minutes). Here, in addition to witnessing flying displays (accompanied by an informative but entertaining commentary), visitors can have their picture taken with the birds. Santa Pod Raceway (35 minutes) is a racetrack with a lively programme of events: from modified and classic car shows, to what they call ‘Run What You Brung’ days, where they open the track to the general public and their cars (or bikes). The place is best known for drag racing, a thrilling acceleration contest over a short distance.

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?
    RV, 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.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Box End Park? From $40.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.