Diggerland
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| Slogan | "Buckets of Fun for everyone" |
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| Location | Kent, Devon, Durham, Yorkshire |
| Coordinates | 51°22′55″N 0°28′36″E / 51.38194°N 0.47667°ECoordinates: 51°22′55″N 0°28′36″E / 51.38194°N 0.47667°E |
| Owner | Hugh Edeleanu (Founder) |
| Opened | April 2000 |
| Rides | |
| Total | 19 different themed rides |
| Website | www.diggerland.com |
Diggerland is the name of four theme parks in England based around the theme of diggers and JCBs. Diggerland is owned by the excavator hire firm H.E. Services.
There are four park locations in the UK, in Strood, Kent; Verbeer Manor, Cullompton, Devon; Langley Park, County Durham, and Castleford, West Yorkshire.
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[edit] Other features
Diggerland Yorkshire also has a country walk and indoor soft play area for children. Diggerland Devon also has its own camping site at Verbeer Manor opposite the Diggerland Park.
[edit] Events
Racing events happen between March and October, as they need to be completed in daylight hours. Dumper racing is held on a monthly basis.
Diggerland used to offer Digger Wars, in a battle to be crowned King of the Ring!
Diggerland also have a Stunt Team - The Dancing Diggers, which operates every other year and offers a fantastic display of large diggers being pushed to their limits in amazing stunts. In 2008, they performed at several county fairs including the Kent County Fair and the Great Yorkshire Show.
[edit] Trivia
Diggerland had a temporary park in Dubai, summer 2005.
Diggerland has been a part of the British TV Programme DIY SOS, Series 17 Kent Episode.
The Diggerland ITV and CITV TV advert for Summer 2008 was filmed at the Yorkshire Park.
[edit] Location Maps
- Diggerland Kent Map
- Diggerland Devon Map
- Diggerland Durham Map
- Diggerland Yorkshire Map
- More Detailed information on getting to all Diggerland Parks
