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
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
Reviews
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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Last updated 8/4/2026
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The pitch was big and well…
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…
Powered grass campsite
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…
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…
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.…
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.
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
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
Peaceful pitches with lake views
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…
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…
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.
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
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
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
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 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 $40.47 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.

