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
- 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 site does not accept breeds/crossbreeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act (i.e. XL Bully, 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 (excluding couples) are not permitted via Pitchup.com.
- The site caters for families (immediate members) and couples only - bookings from all other forms of groups are not accepted.
- This is a quiet site: 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, touring 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 site while on your way there should you expect to arrive after this time, so that the team can provide information about your unit/pitch.
- 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, 01 Apr to
Pitch types & availability
3

Non-electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
Ground type: Grass
Pitch size: Max 8m width × 8m depth (64m²)
Arrival daysFrom £25 (£25)
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Electric grass pitch
6 people maximum
Wifi at the unit/pitch
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, level pitches with lake views and watersports. Friendly staff and clean, though basic, facilities (new ones planned). Good restaurant/cafe. Some road noise and rule-breakers noted.
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Pitches level, lovely quiet site
Electric grass pitch
Liked Spacious pitch, lovely view of the lake& watching the water sports
Corner 5 Restaurant food was fabulous & staff attentive
Disliked None
Recommend to friends Visit again
Lovely site, you won't be disappointed.
Non-electric grass pitch
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
Electric grass pitch
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…
Electric grass pitch
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
Friendly reception arrival, nice size green…
Non-electric grass pitch
Liked Friendly reception arrival, nice size green pitches, nice clean shower / toilet facilities.
Food in the restaurant was delicious.
Other campers were nice and quiet in the evening too.
We only were dropping in for 1 night but would definitely come back.
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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 stopover with us for the night. We really look forward to welcoming you back again soon.
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Good site with facilities and nice bar / restaurant on site.
Electric grass pitch
Liked Well laid out spacious pitches.
Disliked It was quiet in April, so no issues with facillities, but I can imagine queues at the shower block in peak season.
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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
The location was good for us for trying our tent box the first time.
Electric grass pitch
Liked The pitches are very spacious and level. The electric hook up facility is well done. The wash block etc was very clean and cozy warm, just what we needed. We enjoyed watching those taking part in the water sports.
Disliked The road noise was quite loud and disturbing for us.
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thanks for taking the time to leave such a thoughtful review—we’re really glad to hear you enjoyed the spacious pitches, electric hook-ups, and our warm, clean facilities. It’s also great that you were able to enjoy watching the water sports during your stay.
It’s lovely to hear you were glad you stayed with us, even with the chilly weather, and we hope your tent box trial was a helpful learning experience for future trips. A gazebo sounds like a great addition for a bit of extra shelter next time!
Thank you again for your kind and constructive feedback—we’d love to welcome you back in warmer conditions for an even more enjoyable stay.
Take care and all the best,
Box End Park
Great customer service over the phone…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Great customer service over the phone never actually saw anyone whilst there as it wasn’t busy , we were only ones there
Not a problem but found it weird that there were permanent residents living there (in campers with awnings etc) right next next to the showe block
Shower block was immaculate , but as I said said it wasn’t a busy time
Hopefully more bins will be provided at busier times
Just a little warning , as it’s flat ground it was very windy
As we came in April it was chilly at night so was disappointing that we couldn’t have a fire pit as not allowed
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From the manager: Hi Mandy,
Thank you so much for your thoughtful review—we really appreciate you taking the time to share your experience.
It’s fantastic to hear that our phone communication hit the mark, especially as your stay was a self check-in and check-out. We aim to make everything as smooth and stress-free as possible, so it’s great to know that worked well for you.
We do have some longer term caravans on-site. They’re a lovely group who help create a friendly, welcoming, and safe environment for everyone staying with us.
We’re especially pleased you found the shower block immaculate—our housekeeping team put a lot of effort into maintaining high standards, with thorough cleans morning and night, so your feedback will mean a lot to them.
Regarding bins, we currently have several located around the site, including near the toilet block, at the entrance, and in the car park. These are emptied regularly throughout the week and daily during busier periods, but we’ll certainly keep your comments in mind as we continue to improve.
As we are a lakeside campsite, it can get quite breezy at times, particularly on flatter ground. And we do understand the disappointment around fire pits, especially on chilly evenings; however, this policy is in place to ensure the safety of all our guests. BBQs are allowed though if they are raised off the ground.
Thank you again for your kind words and helpful feedback. We hope to welcome you back again soon!
Best wishes,
Box End Park
Clean facilities and friendly staff. Some…
Electric grass pitch
Liked Clean facilities and friendly staff. Some of the pitches are quite big too. It was nice to walk around the lakes and watch the water activities.
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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
Great spotless facilities and lake view
Electric grass pitch
Liked View of the lake, trees and birds around, great modern facilities that were warm and spotless.
Communication and welcome was good.
Disliked The road noise but it was ok in my van, I just heard motorbikes going for it from inside!
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From the manager: Hi there,
Thanks so much for your lovely 8/10 review, Maya — we’re really glad you enjoyed the lake views, wildlife, and our facilities (the team will be chuffed to hear your kind words!). It’s great to know you felt welcomed and well looked after during your stay. We’re lucky to have such a peaceful setting, though from time to time sound can drift over from the Great Denham side — especially the odd enthusiastic motorbike!
We’d love to welcome you back for another relaxing stay by the water 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 Launderette 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 Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearbyType
Small (11-25 pitches)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 moreCamping and touring 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 R564,41 (for 1 night, 2 adults) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.