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.

Site type

Motorhome pitches 12
Touring caravan pitches 12
Tent pitches 12
Open now
Opens 1 April
Please note
  • 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

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

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.

Summary AI-generated from Pitchup.com customer reviews

Reviews page 1 of 13
Arrival date (latest first)

Pitches level, lovely quiet site

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
9
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
6
Susan B.

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

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Lovely site, you won't be disappointed.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Vicki M.

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

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Steve A.

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…

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
7
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
No rating
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
8
Wifi
6
John T.

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…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
10
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Nick J.

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.

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
10
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
8
Mark C.

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.

Overall

9 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
6
Facilities / Activities
8
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Anonymous

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…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
10
Facilities / Activities
5
Customer service
8
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
10
Mandy M.

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…

Overall

10 out of 10
Location
10
Value for money
7
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
No rating
Simon W.

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

Overall

8 out of 10
Location
8
Value for money
8
Facilities / Activities
9
Customer service
10
Child friendliness
No rating
Cleanliness
10
Wifi
5
Maya B.

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

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 Watersports

Amenities 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 Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Themes

Lake and/or mountain

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Small (11-25 pitches)

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

Coach
3,7 km Bus Station
10,9 km War Memorial
10,9 km War Memorial
Rail
3,1 km Bedford Rail Station
3,8 km Bedford St Johns Rail Station
3,9 km Kempston Hardwick Rail Station
Airport
29,1 km 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 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?
    Camping 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.
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  • 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.