Box End is a small village on the western fringe of Bedford in Bedfordshire, administratively linked with the civil parish of Kempston. It feels distinctly rural yet within easy reach of the town, and is best known for Box End Park, a large lake and watersports centre formed from former gravel workings that attracts sailing, wakeboarding and fishing enthusiasts from across the region.
Historically the locality grew from agriculture and small-scale mineral extraction, and today the reclaimed lakes and open space have shaped a modest leisure-led local economy and a close-knit village community; many residents commute into Bedford while others are drawn by the outdoor activities and quieter village lifestyle.