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If you would like to know more about any element of Box End Park please contact us using the details below:

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01234 846 223

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corner5@boxendpark.com

For all general enquiries email us at info@boxendpark.com 

Please kindly note our opening hours vary throughout the year. If you cannot reach us on the phone, then please leave us a voicemail or send an email. A member of the team will get back to you within 48 hours to help with your enquiry.

FAQs

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Do I Have to Be Able To Swim?

Yes, you must be able to swim at least 50 metres confidently. Our activities are action packed and it is very likely you will fall into the water. Make sure you and your group are happy with this before booking.

Can I Wear My Own Buoyancy Aid?

All customers going on the water must wear one of our CE approved buoyancy aids which are provided by Box End Park. This must be worn at all times whilst on the water.

The only exceptions to this are:
• Cable wakeboarders can wear their own impact vest, but only when on the Cable Tow.
• Boat skiiers and Self-Launch Paddleboarders can wear their own CE approved buoyancy aid and must have it checked by an activity manager first.

Can I Hire a Wetsuit?

We have a great range of full-length rental wetsuits available for all shapes and sizes! You can hire one of ours for £5pp or bring your own along with you.

Booking a watersports activity for a group of 15 people or more? Buy your group's tickets all together under the same booking and we'll issue you free wetsuit hire on the day! Head straight to check-out & we'll add these for you on the day! 15+ tickets must be booked together under one single booking reference to qualify.

What Should I Wear On My Feet?

We recommend wearing grip socks or neoprene socks for most of our activities to help protect your feet when entering & exiting the water! Soft-sole water shoes are also great to wear on our Aqua Park, Lake Ninja & Paddleboarding sessions. You can add a pair of our Aqua Grip Socks onto your booking for £2.50pp or buy on the day in our Activities Reception!

Do You Have Changing Rooms?

Yes! We have plenty of outdoors individual changing huts and also communal changing rooms where you can find lockers, toilets, wash-basins & showers. We also have a hairdryer available in the ladies changing room.

Do You Have Lockers?

Yes, we have plenty of lockers available to use. They require a £1 coin or trolley token, which you get back when you return the key into the locker. Make sure to keep your key safe as all lost keys will incur a £10 lost key charge.

Can I Drop My Child Off & Leave?

You must ensure that anyone participating in an activity who is under the age of 17 years old is accompanied on site at all times by a supervising adult aged 17 years or older. The supervising adult must remain in the vicinity of the activity in case they need to be alerted at any point by Box End Park staff.

Are Dogs Allowed On-Site?

We are a dog friendly site, so yes! In return we respectfully ask that dogs are kept on a lead at all times. They must not be left unattended and should be cleaned up after. The site does not accept breeds/cross-breeds listed in the Dangerous Dogs Act i.e. Pitbull Terrier, Japanese Tosa, Dogo Argentino and Fila Brasileiro’.

Can I Bring A Picnic?

Food and drink, picnics and BBQ’s are not allowed to be brought onto site. However, you are allowed to bring a birthday cake with you and refillable water bottles.

Do You Have A Cafe?

We have a great selection of food & drink available to buy from our Cable Cafe which opens from Spring to Autumn. Visit www.thecablecafe.co.uk to have a look at their opening times, contact information and menus available.

Can I Reserve Outdoor Seating?

We have plenty of outdoors seating, benches & shaded areas available to use across the site. Unfortunately we are not able to reserve any outdoors seating however, you are more than welcome to bring blankets with you to sit on the grass. Marquees must not be put up without written consent from our management team

Can I Go Onto An Activity After Consuming Alcohol?

No, if you would like to enjoy an alcoholic beverage from our bar please make sure to do this after your activity. Anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs before an activity will not be allowed to participate and no refund will be issued.

Do I Have to Pay for Car Parking?

We offer free, secure car parking on-site for all of our customers

Do You Have Disabled Access?

Yes, we have disabled access car parking spaces, ramps and toilets for our customers. If you have any queries or concerns please feel free to get in touch!

Are You Open All Year Round?

Our watersports sessions are open from Spring to Autumn with activities opening at different times throughout the year. Please check our online booking system for accurate opening hours.

Can I Walk Around Your Lake?

All of our customers are more than welcome to enjoy our beautiful lakeside setting during their visit and enjoy a relaxing walk around the site. In return we respectfully ask that you take note of all signs, gates and posts marking ‘no public access’ or ‘staff only’ areas at either end of the lake, including no-access over the bridge. This is to ensure your own personal safety and allow our staff to run booked sessions for other customers in those areas.

Can I Swim In Your Lake

Only customers who are on a booked session being led by a Box End Park staff member may be in the lake. Once the session time has ended you must exit the water and return your kit. You must not swim in the lake at any other time and this does include 'dipping your toes’ in the water.

Do You Have A Beach?

No, unfortunately we do not have a beach area.

Can I Bring My Own Paddleboard?

Have a look at our Stand Up Paddleboarding session page where you can see everything you need to know about our Self-Launch SUP sessions! https://boxendpark.com/stand-up-paddle/

Do I Need A Tow Float For Open Water Swimming?

Have a look at our Open Water Swimming session page where you can see everything you need to know before booking onto our session! https://boxendpark.com/open-water-swimming/

Can I Fly My Drone?

Please ask a manager on the day when checking in for your session to see whether this is possible. Box End Park cannot be held responsible for any drones lost in the lake and are unfortunately not able to recover lost items from the water.

Can I Take My Go-Pro With Me?

You may take a Go-pro onto your booked activity however, please kindly note that Box End Park cannot be held responsible for anything lost in the lake and we are unfortunately not able to recover lost items from the water.

When Are You Open?

Our Corner 5 Restaurant is open throughout the year for
Lunch: Tuesday - Saturday from 12:30pm - 2:30pm
Dinner: Tuesday - Saturday from 6pm - 9pm
Sunday Lunch: Sundays from 12:30pm - 3pm

Our Lakeside Bar & Patio is open
Tuesday – Saturday from 12.00pm - 11pm
Sunday from 12.00pm - 6pm, so pop in and join us for a drink!

Please check which dates & times are available via our online table booking system

Can I Reserve Seating?

Our Corner 5 team are unfortunately unable to reserve specific seating requests in the restaurant (such as sitting next to the window) however, we will do everything we possibly can to make you comfortable and enjoy your experience.

Are Dogs Allowed Inside?

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed inside our Corner 5 Restaurant or Bar, with the exception of guide dogs. We have plenty of outdoor seating available on our decking area and dog bowls with fresh water. Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times and never left unattended.

Can I Wear My Wetsuit Inside?

No, unfortunately wetsuits, swimwear & towel/changing robes are not allowed to be worn inside our Corner 5 Restaurant & Bar area. If you’re planning on joining us inside after a watersports activity, please make sure to dry off and change using our changing facilities, before stepping inside our Corner 5 building.

Can I Take My Drink Outside?

You are more than welcome to take your drink outside however, any drinks that are being taken away from our wooden decking and onto the grass will need to be poured into a plastic cup by a member of our team. This is to ensure we keep our grounds safe for watersports users who may be walking on the grass barefoot.

Can I Bring My Own Alcohol?

No, we don’t allow any alcohol to be brought onto our site. However, our Corner 5 Bar is open Tuesday - Saturday 12:00pm to 11:00pm and Sunday 12:00pm to 18:00pm, so pop in and join us for a drink. Read more here at https://boxendpark.com/eat-at-the-restaurant/

How to Find Us

ADDRESS:

Box End Park
Box End Rd
Bedford
Bedfordshire
MK43 8RQ

Phone: 01234 846222
Email: info@boxendpark.com

SAT NAV:

Our post code is MK43 8RQ.

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RAIL:

The nearest train station is Bedford, approximately 4 miles from Box End Park. Bedford Station has direct access to London St Pancras International and Channel Tunnel Rail links. A taxi rank is located outside the station. A taxi will cost approximately £6.

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