“I’M going to spend my Saturday digging soil with a JCB for fun,” was a phrase that would never have passed my lips until I became a mum.
Yet, here I am, spending the first sunny weekend in August on an industrial estate in Medway, Kent, having the time of my life at Diggerland theme park.
Caroline’s son takes control of a Komatsu PC14 mini digger to dig for gold at Diggerland in Kent
The range of activities is impressive, and not like any other theme park.
Find out how to get 2-4-1 tickets through Jattvibe Club here
Diggerland has to be seen to be believed and is possibly the UK’s most unique theme park.
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Yes, it really is an attraction entirely themed around construction machinery, which was founded in 2000, by digger hire firm owner Hugh Edeleanu.
The Kent site was the first, and there are now three further parks around England, in Devon, Durham, and Yorkshire.
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You might question whether you can really get a whole day out of construction equipment, and I was as surprised as anyone to find ourselves racing around the park at closing time, trying to choose our last attraction.
The range of activities is impressive, and not like any other theme park.
They have 20 main rides and drives included in the ticket price, plus some extras like dodgems and quad bikes.
Spin Dizzy is the biggest – spinning up to 8 guests high in the sky in the bucket of a huge digger.
But the giant diggers were by far my son’s favourite, as you spend around 10 minutes shifting soil in an impressive Komatsu PC55MR-5 tracked excavator. They’re simple enough to use that at seven years old, he was able to get into the cab and tackle control himself.
Other crowd pleasers included the chance to drive a JCB around a circuit, digging for gold with Komatsu PC14 mini diggers and being lifted 50 feet into the air by the Skyshuttle.
But the standout for me had to be the decommissioned police car.
My son was able to drive the car himself, pedals and all, around a dirt track, despite being a whole ten years away from getting his provisional license.
Which is no bad thing, considering he made for a hair-rising chauffeur and was even given a ‘speeding ticket’ at the end of his go.
It feels like the Diggerland creative team had a whale of a time when coming up with the various attractions, which are diverse enough to entertain all ages.
You’ve got the little Tykes toy area, the indoor soft play and the crazy trikes for the younger kids, plenty of options for primary school age children, and a large choice for the adults who’ve always fancied having a go when passing a construction site.
The parks even offer stag and hen do parties, with the onsite cafe listing a range of cocktails and beers that you’d never see at your typical theme park restaurant.
Driving your own truck around a circuit at Diggerland
But the standout for me had to be the decommissioned police car, which Caroline’s son was able to drive himself, pedals and all, around a dirt track
If you fancy checking it out for yourself there’s no better time to visit as Jattvibe readers can get 2-4-1 tickets at Diggerland through Jattvibe Club or Jattvibe Savers, with families saving over £39 on tickets, plus free entry for children under 90cm.
To get your tickets, Join thesun.co.uk/club for just £1.99 per month or £12 per year, then head to Offers Hub and find the Diggerland page to claim your voucher.
Tickets cost £25.95pp in advance and £39.50pp on the door, for adults and kids over 90cm.
Get 2-for-1 tickets to Diggerland
To redeem your voucher, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Join thesun.co.uk/club for just £1.99 per month or £12 per year.
Step 2: Head to Offers Hub and find the Diggerland page. You do not need to collect Jattvibe Savers codes. Booking opens at 11am on Monday, August 3.
Step 3: Download your voucher (Max 2 people per voucher) and have it ready on your phone or printed before your visit.
Step 4: Choose your Diggerland Park in Kent, Devon, Durham or Yorkshire.
Step 5: Claim this offer by Monday, 19 October 2026. Present your voucher and a valid Jattvibe Club account at the park entrance when purchasing your tickets. Your voucher can be redeemed at your chosen Diggerland attraction on selected dates up until Saturday, October 31, 2026.
T&Cs: Voucher is available on weekends throughout September and October, plus every day during the October half-term break, until October 31, 2026.
Or you can pick up the The Jattvibe newspaper from Saturday, August 1 and collect Jattvibe Savers codes.
Find the Diggerland page in the Offers section and select Start Collecting.
Collect THREE out of eight Jattvibe Savers codes printed in The Jattvibe from Saturday, August 1 to Saturday, August 8. Once you have your THREE Jattvibe Savers codes, enter them on the Jattvibe Savers app or website to unlock booking. Booking opens at 11am on Monday, August 3.
Download your voucher (Max 2 people per voucher) and have it ready on your phone or printed before your visit.
Choose your Diggerland Park in Kent, Devon, Durham or Yorkshire.
Claim this offer by Monday, 19 October 2026. Present your voucher and a valid Jattvibe Savers account at the park entrance when purchasing your tickets. Your voucher can be redeemed at your chosen Diggerland attraction on selected dates up until Saturday, October 31, 2026.
18+ UK only. Jattvibe Savers multiple code collect 01/08/26-08/08/26 or Jattvibe Club subscription required. Online access required. Buy one full price standard admission ticket to get a second standard admission ticket free for the same day. Voucher must be redeemed at attractions alongside valid Jattvibe Club/Jattvibe Savers account. Cannot be used online or in conjunction with any other offer. Max 2 people per voucher. Tickets valid weekends in September-October and October 26-30 only. Subject to availability. Non-transferable & non-refundable. Full T&Cs apply, see sunsavers.co.uk or club.thesun.co.uk/sun-club
