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Diggerland Kent

Strood, North Kent

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Diggerland Kent is a construction-themed park in Strood where children and adults can ride on and drive real diggers, dumpers and other machinery. Alongside the drives there are rides such as the Skyshuttle, Spindizzy, dodgems and go-karts, plus indoor and outdoor play. It is aimed at children aged roughly 4 to 14.

Highlights

  • Drive and operate real diggers and dumpers
  • Rides including the Skyshuttle, Spindizzy and Groundshuttle
  • Go-karts and dodgems
  • Indoor and outdoor play areas
  • Indoor eating area and picnic space

Good to know

  • Only registered guide and assistance dogs are allowed
  • Height restrictions apply on rides and drives
  • Pre-booking online is much cheaper than paying on the day

Getting there

Diggerland Kent, Medway Valley Leisure Park, Roman Way, Strood, Kent, ME2 2NUParking: Free on-site parking, with overflow parking by Hollywood Bowl on the leisure park.

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