Today, we were lucky enough to enjoy a complimentary visit to Diggerland Devon. Somehow, I’d never heard of it until a tweet popped up a few weeks ago, and the more people I mention our day out to, the more surprised I am at how few people know about the place, even though Diggerland has four UK locations.

Being based in the south-west of England, our nearest site was Diggerland Devon (just over a one and a half hour drive from Gloucestershire). I suspect part of the reason we didn’t know about it is that we haven’t holidayed in Devon as a family yet. But whatever the reason, now we do, and I’m glad we found it.

In this review, I’ll share: our full experience, what works and what doesn’t, how ticket prices and offers stand today, and whether it’s worth a drive. If you’re searching for a fun family day out in Devon or things to do with kids in the South West of the UK, you should find everything you need here for a unique and memorable day out with the kids in my Diggerland review!

Diggerland First Impressions – Arrival & Atmosphere

We turned up on what turned out to be a fantastic day to go. It was warm and sunny, and when we arrived, the park felt unusually quiet. For a moment, I wondered if we’d walked into a special blogger event—but no, it was just good timing.

With minimal queues and free rein to explore, it felt relaxed rather than rushed. The kids - a three‐year-old Reuben and six-year-old Bella - were full of anticipation. Bella started off convinced “it’s a boy place”, but as we got closer to the day (and toward the site), she got more excited and announced to everyone she was going. Boys, girls, parents—they’ll all find something to love here.

On arrival, the site seemed smaller than major theme parks, but that turned out to be misleading. While compact, it packs in lots of fun. The theme is unique: every ride, activity or attraction takes on a digger or heavy-vehicle spin. Yellow everywhere. Big machines. Real diggers. It’s instantly different, and that novelty value makes it memorable. 

What To Do at Diggerland Devon

Here are some of the stand-out things we did (and some we’d like to do next time).

• Go-karts: Bella’s favourite. There are kid-friendly tracks where younger drivers sit in double karts or ride with a grown-up.

• Digging machines: Real thrill for little ones—Reuben got to sit on a digger and “dig for treasure”, with me helping handle the controls. Totally unexpected and brilliant.

• Skyshuttle crane ride: A high vantage point over the park (and beyond) via a machine attached to a digger arm. My favourite of the day.

• Off-road 4×4 safari drive: Parents can join in too, which is great.

• Indoor play areas: On a hot day like ours, the ball-pit and bounce area were a welcome rest from the sun.

• Outdoor playground zone: With sack-race slides, twisting tube slide, zip-wires and more. Ideal for letting the kids burn off steam.

• Picnic and chill areas: We brought our own picnic and sat on the grass near the playground; there’s a café too if you prefer not to bring food.

Everything felt clean and well-maintained. The staff were friendly and helpful—some of the best service I’ve encountered at any “theme-park-style” location. The toilets were tidy, which always ranks high in my “day-out” happiness metrics!

Diggerland Ticket Prices, Offers & Value in 2025

When I originally wrote about this site, the on-the-door price seemed steep (nearly £20 per person in 2018), so I checked the current pricing and offers.

As of 2025 (please check the official website for exact current prices, but I’ll paste the 2025 prices below from their website as an idea), general admission is higher than that old figure, but there are plenty of ways to make it more affordable:

• Standard on-the-door rates can approach almost £40 per adult and per child with height 90cm and over, so pre-planning is essential if you want to bag a deal on the ticket price.

• Children under 90cm are free.

• If you book online in advance, you’ll find discounts and online-only offers.

• Deals are available via third-party voucher sites: check for offers on Buyagift, Virgin Experience, Red Letter Days and Groupon.

• And, all of those sites are on TopCashback, where you can grab even more money back on your ticket price with free cashback.  See them on Topcashback for the latest cashback offers and discount vouchers available at Buyagift, Virgin Experience, Red Letter Days and Groupon.

Here’s a look at the 2025 ticket prices on their website directly:

Diggerland ticket prices 2025.

So while the price still feels premium, the value can be strong if you catch a deal on a third party site using a voucher code and getting cashback on top of that.

What We Loved

• The whole “real digger” theme sets it apart from standard children’s parks. It’s quirky, fun and different enough to feel special.

• Inclusivity for very young children: Reuben (age three) could join in with most of the rides - yes, often on laps - but still fully engaged. Bella (age six) had independence and excitement.

• Staff and service: Friendly, helpful, cheerful. We felt welcomed and looked after.

• Variety in one compact site: Indoors, outdoors, thrill rides, gentle rides - all in one place.

• Flexibility: Being able to bring a picnic, choose when to rest, take a slower pace.

• Novelty and memory-making: Driving a digger? Big toy-like machines for kids to really “be in”? Yes, please.

What Could Be Improved

• Shade and comfort: On our hot day, the majority of the rides had no shade. A few more sheltered rest zones (especially near seating/picnic areas) would make a difference.

• Soft play / undercover play: The indoor ball-pit and bounce area were good, but a larger covered play zone would be handy—especially if the weather turns.

• Ticket price perception: Although offers exist, the on-the-door price still feels high and might deter some. The value is there, but some people will judge it purely on the headline cost.

Is It Worth the Journey?

Short answer: yes, especially if you’re in Devon, Cornwall or Somerset.  For neighbouring counties or if you’re staying locally, making it part of a mini-getaway would work a treat. For us, it would work brilliantly as part of a longer weekend away, but also totally doable as a full-day trip from Gloucestershire.

If you’re travelling three hours or more each way for just one day, you might want to factor in:

• Travel cost and time

• How long you’ll stay (we did around four hours and saw maybe ¾ of the site)

• Weather and comfort (a hot, unshaded day can wear young kids)

• Whether you combine it with other activities in the area

In our case, we went home happy, relaxed, and with two very tired but very happy little ones. That, to me, counts as a success, and honestly, I think we’ll remember Diggerland forever as it’s such a cool concept! 

Final Verdict

In short: Diggerland Devon is worth it if you’re looking for a family-friendly day out in the south west that’s different.  For kids (and parents!) who like the idea of heavy-machinery rides, digger fun, and a change from standard theme-park fare, it’s ideal.

Yes, it feels premium in cost, especially the on-the-day rate, but we discovered that with a bit of advance planning (online tickets, discount sites, cashback, bringing picnic food), you can make it good value. The novelty factor, happiness of the kids, the service and the mix of activities all add up.

There are lots of “Instagram-moment” photo opportunities if that’s your thing. The diggers, high rides, kids in control - great photo ops.

Oh, and if you’re looking for a memorable birthday venue, Diggerland Devon appears to offer party packages (we saw signage). For digger-loving kids, this could be awesome!

We came away pleased, relaxed, and content that we’d enjoyed something fun and unique. Bella said her favourite ride was the go-karts. Reuben dug and dug with grin after grin. I loved the Skyshuttle and the overall vibe. We’re already planning a return, maybe combining with a short stay in Devon and building a full weekend.

Bring your sun-hat (or rain-coat). Bring your sense of adventure. And be ready to dig in!

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* I received a complimentary entrance ticket in exchange for my honest review. Written in 2018 and updated in 2025.