Diggerland UK celebrates a milestone anniversary

Diggerland, the world's premier construction-themed adventure park, proudly marks its 25th anniversary this month, celebrating a quarter-century of delivering unique, exhilarating experiences to families across the UK and beyond.​

A Vision Realised

In 1996, during a family open day at H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd, one of the largest suppliers of digging construction machinery for hire in Europe, Chairman Hugh Edeleanu observed children's fascination with construction machinery. Their excitement at merely sitting in the cabs of diggers sparked an innovative idea: a theme park where families could not only see but also operate real construction equipment. This vision came to life in April 2000 when business entrepreneur, Hugh Edeleanu, opened the very first Diggerland park in Kent, England, UK. The immediate success, welcoming over 20,000 visitors in its inaugural year, setting the foundation for an extraordinary journey.​

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