Diggerland Kent
Unique construction-themed park where kids drive real diggers, JCBs. FREE under 100cm
Data last verified on 23 November 2025. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 20
- No Restrictions:
- 6
- Adult Price:
- £26
- Child Price:
- £26
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 23 November 2025
Rides by Height Requirement
All Rides & Attractions
Filter Rides
Ride Name | Type | Height Requirement | Intensity | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bouncy Castle Large bouncy castle for all ages. Included in admission. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 15:00 |
Construction Activity 1 Additional construction-themed activity. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 5:00 |
Construction Activity 2 Additional construction-themed activity. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 5:00 |
Diggerland Train Scenic tour around the park on the Diggerland Train. See all attractions! | Family | 90cm with adult 120cm alone | Gentle | 5:00 |
Dodgems Classic bumper cars delivering crash-friendly fun. | Family | 100cm alone | Low | 3:00 |
Dumper Trucks Drive real dumper trucks around the park. Authentic construction vehicle experience. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 10:00 |
Gentle Ride 1 Gentle ride suitable for younger visitors with supervision. | Family | 85cm with adult 95cm alone | Gentle | 2:00 |
Gentle Ride 2 Gentle ride suitable for younger visitors with supervision. | Family | 85cm with adult 95cm alone | Gentle | 2:00 |
Go-Karts Racing go-karts on dedicated track. Speed and competition! | interactive | 100cm alone | Medium | 5:00 |
Groundshuttle Custom telehandler seating for bumpy off-road ride. Bouncing and lifting action! | Thrill | 100cm alone | Medium | 2:00 |
Indoor Soft Play Indoor soft play area with jumping, bouncing, and slides. All-weather fun! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 30:00 |
JCB 180 Excavator Operate a real JCB 180 excavator. Dig, scoop, and learn construction skills. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 10:00 |
JCB 360 Excavator Drive a real JCB 360 excavator and dig real earth! Authentic construction experience under supervision. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 10:00 |
Land Rovers Off-road driving experience in Land Rovers. Navigate bumpy terrain! | interactive | 100cm with adult 110cm alone | Medium | 10:00 |
Little Tikes Wheelz Play Zone Dirt diggers, dump trucks, and outdoor hero products for ages 5 and under. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle | 30:00 |
Mini Diggers Smaller diggers perfect for young construction enthusiasts to learn digging skills. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 10:00 |
Skyshuttle Lifted to 50 feet for beautiful scenic views. Under 100cm must be accompanied by adult. | observation | 90cm with adult 100cm alone | Medium | 3:00 |
Spin Dizzy Rotating platform ride delivering spinning thrills. | Family | 100cm with adult 110cm alone | Medium | 2:00 |
Spindizzy Spin in a specially modified digger bucket! Dizzying thrill ride reaching high speeds. | Thrill | 100cm alone | High | 2:00 |
Tractors Drive real tractors around designated routes. Farm machinery experience. | interactive | 100cm alone | Low | 10:00 |
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Diggerland Kent Height Guide
Diggerland Kent is the UK's unique construction-themed adventure park where children can drive real JCBs and diggers! Located in Strood's Medway Valley Leisure Park, this one-of-a-kind attraction features over 20 rides and drives using actual construction machinery, plus specially designed rides like Spindizzy and Skyshuttle.
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About the Park
The park combines real JCB machinery with purpose-built attractions, offering an educational and thrilling day out. Open seasonally from mid-February through October, Diggerland provides a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in the UK.
Children under 100cm enter FREE! Diggerland operates on an all-inclusive model where one ticket price covers unlimited access to all rides and drives (excludes coin-operated attractions). This makes it exceptional value for families, especially with children just reaching the 100cm threshold.
The park combines real JCB machinery with purpose-built attractions, offering an educational and thrilling day out. Open seasonally from mid-February through October, Diggerland provides a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in the UK.
Family Planning
What Can Your Family Ride?
Very limited ride access but can enjoy:
Critical Height Threshold: 100cm - Most rides require children to be 100cm+ (measured with shoes on)
Under 90cm (FREE Entry)
Very limited ride access but can enjoy:
- Little Tikes Wheelz Play Zone (dirt diggers, dump trucks)
- Indoor soft play area (jumping, bouncing, slides)
- Bouncy castle
- Watching and learning
90-100cm (FREE Entry)
Slightly expanded access:
- Skyshuttle (with adult) - lifts to 50 feet for scenic views
- Selected gentle rides with supervision
- Indoor play facilities
- Little Tikes play area
Important: Diggerland strongly recommends measuring children before booking. At 99cm, your child gets FREE entry but limited rides. At 100cm, they pay full price but access most attractions!
100cm+ (Full Access - £25.95 online)
The magic height! Children 100cm+ can access the majority of rides and drives:
Real Construction Machinery:
- JCB 360 Excavators (dig real earth!)
- JCB 180 Excavators
- Dumper Trucks
- Tractors
- Mini Diggers
Specially Designed Rides:
- Spindizzy - spin in a modified digger bucket (100cm+)
- Groundshuttle - telehandler lifts and bounces you (100cm+)
- Sky Shuttle - scenic views from 50ft (100cm+ solo, under with adult)
- Go-Karts (100cm+)
- Dodgems (100cm+)
- Spin Dizzy - rotating platform ride
- Land Rovers - off-road driving experience
Additional Attractions:
- Diggerland Train (scenic tour around park)
- Various construction-themed activities
110cm+ Enhanced Experience
Some rides require taller height for solo operation or enhanced experiences.
Adult Supervision
Many rides allow children under height restrictions to participate with adult supervision (aged 18+). Adults can accompany children on most machinery and rides.
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Ticket Information
Pre-Book Online (Best Value):
- Adults & Children 100cm+: £25.95 per person
- Seniors (65+): £12.97 per person
- Children under 100cm: FREE
- Booking fee: £4 per transaction
- Must book by midnight the day before
Pay on the Day:
- Adults & Children 100cm+: £38.00 per person
- Save £12+ by booking online!
What's Included:
- Unlimited access to all rides and drives
- Indoor soft play
- Bouncy castle
- Little Tikes play area
Not Included:
- Coin-operated rides/activities (extra cost)
Important:
- Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
- Date and park specific
- Children measured with shoes on
- Measure before booking to avoid disappointment!
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Key Features
- Unique Concept: Only construction-themed park in UK
- Real Machinery: Drive actual JCB diggers and excavators
- 20+ Attractions: Rides and drives
- FREE Under 100cm: Exceptional value for families
- Educational: Learn about construction equipment
- Spindizzy: Spin in modified digger bucket
- Skyshuttle: 50-foot scenic lift
- Groundshuttle: Bouncing telehandler ride
- Indoor Play: All-weather soft play
- FREE Parking: On-site at no charge
- Seasonal: Mid-February to October
Planning Tips
Opening Times
Season:
- Open mid-February through October
- Closed November, December, January
Hours:
- Park opens: 10:00 AM
- Typical closing: 17:00 (5:00 PM)
- Hours vary by date
2026 Season:
- Dates to be confirmed December 2025
- Bookings open first week of January 2026
Note: Check website for specific opening dates before visiting.
On the Ground
Getting There
Convenient location in Medway Valley:
Convenient location in Medway Valley:
- Address: Roman Way, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Strood ME2 2NU
- From M2: Exit Junction 2, follow A228 north towards Rochester for 600m, turn right at roundabout into leisure park
- Parking: FREE on-site parking
- By Train: Strood station nearby
- Near: Rochester, Gillingham, Chatham
Planning Tips
Planning Your Visit
- Best for: Children 100cm+, construction enthusiasts, ages 3-13
- Duration: 3-5 hours recommended
- Value tip: Book online to save £12+ per person
- Height critical: Measure children with shoes before booking!
- Weather: Outdoor park, some indoor facilities
- Season: Only open Feb-Oct, plan accordingly
- Busy times: School holidays, weekends
- FREE entry: Under 100cm (limited ride access)
- Food: Dig Inn Cafe on-site
- Facilities: Toilets, baby change, picnic areas
Height Strategy
Height Measurement Policy
Critical Information:
- Children measured with shoes on at entry
- Height restrictions strictly enforced for safety
- 100cm is the key threshold for most rides
- Measure at home before booking
- Tickets non-refundable if child doesn't meet requirements
- View height chart at diggerland.com before booking
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Adult Participation
Adults can:
Adults can:
- Supervise children on most rides
- Drive machinery with children
- Participate in many activities
- Senior pricing (65+) available
- Adult-only sessions sometimes available
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Unique Experiences
This isn't simulated - children actually operate real construction equipment! Under supervision, they can:
Drive Real Machinery: This isn't simulated - children actually operate real construction equipment! Under supervision, they can:
- Dig real earth with JCB excavators
- Drive dumper trucks
- Operate mini diggers
- Experience authentic construction work
Educational Value:
- Learn about construction equipment
- Understand safety procedures
- Develop coordination skills
- STEM learning opportunities
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Sources
Information compiled from:
Information compiled from:
- [Diggerland Official Website](https://www.diggerland.com/)
- [Diggerland Kent](https://www.diggerland.com/days-out-in-kent-diggerland/)
- [Ride Height Chart](https://www.diggerland.com/ride-height-chart/)
- [Tickets and Prices](https://www.diggerland.com/tickets-and-prices/)