Diggerland; Over Half Price Entry for Over 65’s
Great to see that Diggerland continues to run a half price offer for those over 65 years. Why not persuade the Grandparents to take the children to Diggerland this theme park season that offers value for money for all the family. This discounted ticket offer is valid at all 4 Diggerland settings, (ID required)
FREE Tickets to Diggerland
Yes it’s possible to pick up FREE tickets to Diggerland each year in the Kent’s Big Weekend Ballot. Whilst this offer is only available to Kent residents, it’s a great way for eligible applicants to enjoy a day out for free. Tickets allocated via a ballot system so we’ll bring you more details as they come in with this offer.
Diggerland Fun
Diggerland Guide; Tips & Tricks
i. Dress Up; Diggerland is primarily an outdoor attraction so it can get quite muddy. Remember the wellies during the wetter months. Children will particularly enjoy the dirt & mud around the digger areas so don’t feel restricted to sunny days; just dress appropriately!
ii. Height Restictions; many of the rides have minimum height restrictions in place and so I would suggest that Diggerland is best suited to children 0.8/0.9m tall & above. Whilst Diggerland is free for children under 0.9m tall, there is only a limited number of activities available for young children.
iii. A Helping Hand; consider your child’s ability to navigate basic controls on the diggers that do take some maneuvering skills. Many of the digger activities allow you to accompany your child for a helping hand.
iv. Picnics; are welcome at Diggerland & there are plenty of picnic tables available around the site. You will also find a limited choice of refreshments available on site.
v. Paid For Attractions; whilst there are a number of additional charge activities around the site, there are plenty of activities included within the entrance charge to keep you busy during your visit.
See how to keep ahead of the queues at Diggerland parks below with our top tips & hints.
Diggerland; Tips to Beat the Queues
The queues tended to build for the have-a-go-digger experiences but with a few tips to the wise, there are always ways to beat the queues.
1. The Early Bird; in line with many popular visitor attractions, the first 60/90 minutes of the day is usually the quietest time. Be ready to go the moment the park opens and have in mind the rides/drives you wish to undertake first.
2. Queue Capacities; these tend to be relatively quicker for the Diggerland ‘rides’, such as Groundshuttle & Spindizzy. This then allows you to concentrate on the slower capacity ‘experiences’, such as operating/driving the diggers, earlier in the day.
3. Back To Front; worth starting at the back of the park and working towards the front of the park to buck the trend.
4. Eyes Open; the park is relatively compact, allowing you to keep an eye on the queues at many of the most popular experiences during the day. When you spot the queue is down, simply head over that way.
5. Last Orders; take note of the the park closing times as the rides will cease operating at this time whether you are in the queue or not. This was something we fell foul of at the end of the day leaving me with one disappointed lad who missed out on his last ride.
Ground Shuttle
Diggerland UK Theme Parks; Topdog’s Verdict
Two nine year old boys & a whole host of diggers to muck about with all day long; we’re in digger heaven surely! The boys were off in seconds, not quite believing their luck at the range of digger activities they saw before them. I must admit I was pretty amazed myself at the things you could do with a digger! Scooping up mud on a digger is one thing, but digger skittles, hooking a duck or searching for treasure whilst operating a digger were activities I’d never experienced, (oh yes, this one isn’t just for the kids plenty of adults have a go too).
