We've been listening to your thoughts and suggestions and we're hearing it all loud and clear! Here at Tokonatsu, we're excited to announce a new partnership and expansion starting with Tokonatsu 2026.
Expansion of Camping Options
We're proud to say that we've partnered up with one of our nearby neighbours, Henlow Bridge Lakes to offer you, our wonderful attendees, a plethora of both brand new camping and additional parking options.
Henlow Bridge Lakes is a 34-acre, family-friendly, year-round camping and coarse fishing venue located a short 10-15 minutes walk from the main Tokonatsu site and only 5 minutes from Arlesley Train Station.
Through Henlow Bridge Lakes, you will gain access to the following alternative camping options:
- Hard Standing/Grass Pitch - For tents, campervans and RV's as well as supplied 10amp electricity direct to the pitch. Enjoy your familiar comforts from a home on wheels, here at Tokonatsu.
- Pods - For those who'd like to "camp" in a more permenant fully enclosed environment. Dry and pest free!
- Lodges & Cabins - Comfortably Sleeps up to 4 and fully furnished and kitted with both showering and cooking facilities. Perfect for those who want an "outdoor-like" hotel feel.
Further details regarding the benefits and other included utilities are included within the Henlow Bridge Lakes brochures which you can view and download on their website.
The purchase of any of the above options comes included with 1 free parking space at the Henlow Bridge Lakes site.
Also, all confirmed attendees staying at Henlow Bridge Lakes in one of the above options will recieve a 10% reduction off their Tokonatsu ticket.
Click here to find more information about Henlow Bridge Lakes.
More Parking Options
Tokonatsu Site Parking
Tokonatsu site parking costs a flat rate of £15 for on-site parking and is open 24/7. Access to the disabled parking is available for disabled blue badge holders only.
Unfortunately, both our standard and disabled parking has been booked to capacity and so those who have not yet booked will need to utilise one of our other options.
We are in the middle of reviewing the parking layout and drop-off process to see if we can accommodate anymore spaces, however any spaces freed-up are likely to be converted into additional disabled parking spaces for those with physical impairments.
Attendees may still stop temporary to drop-off and unload luggage, gear and passengers.
Henlow Bridge Lakes Parking
One parking spot is supplied for free for all attendees who purchase one of their camping options. Additional parking spots are available at a cost £5 each per night for each further registered persons staying at Henlow Bridge Lakes through your booking. Cars booked in through this method are free to leave and return as they please.
Arlesley and Henlow Station Car Park
Arlesley Station Car Park is owned and managed by Britannia Parking, which sports a total of 358 car parking spaces and is open 24/7. This is a 15-20min walk from the Tokonatsu campsite.
The car parking rates are as follows:
- Daily - £4.90 (arrival before 10am, ends midnight)
- Daily Off Peak - £3.60 (arrival after 10 am, ends midnight)
- Weekends & B/H - Free
To avoid confusion and save money, we recommend making the booking online on the Britannia Parking website (link below) as this removes the ending at midnight restriction, giving you a full 24 hours per day instead.
This means an early access Thursday to Monday ticket is available for as little as £9.80 while a standard Friday to Monday ticket will cost as little as £4.90.
Click here to find more information about Arlesley and Henlow Station Car Park (managed by Britannia Parking).
What's next?
We have lots more planned for Tokonatsu 2026, so please look forward to it.
Keep an eye on our social media posts as we countdown towards our next event and continue to release more details. We hope to see you all soon!
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