What is Digger Zone?
Diggers is a UK-based remote control construction theme, where customers can drive RC diggers, dumpers, and trucks in a mini construction site. Our model radio controlled vehicles are the professional range of earth movers at 1:14 scale. They're functional versions of the real thing that you operate with a remote control in an area of 3m x 3m.
Children from the age of 8 plus can operate the vehicles but younger than this are very welcome to try but may require assistance from adults. There's piles of material to dig, which is made of crumb rubber, that simulates sand and earth but doesn't make a sticky mess in your home or venue. We have all sorts of items to lift, carry and dump and can set up competitive tasks to complete which is great for team work.
Simulated Construction Site
Loader
Excavator
Tipper Truck
Crane
Our Prices
60 minutes hire
£150.00
- Please enquire for longer hire periods.
Why Digger Zone?
Have fun and be educated at the same time
We live in a world of mobile phones, computer games and television, where we can spend hours just watching a screen for entertainment. This got me thinking into how we could move away from this with a more active, educational and fun activity. I realised how operating construction site vehicles has its educational advantages, more so than radio controlled cars, planes, boats etc.
Playing with radio controlled construction vehicles offers real developmental benefits for children beyond just having fun. Here are the key advantages:
1. Builds Fine Motor Skills
Using a remote control strengthens hand-eye coordination and improves dexterity. Children learn to make precise movements with their fingers while controlling the vehicle’s direction, speed, and functions.
2. Enhances Cognitive Skills
Operating RC vehicles encourages planning, problem solving, and decision making. Whether it’s figuring out how to move a load or navigate around obstacles, children are constantly thinking ahead.
3. Encourages Imaginative Role Play
RC construction vehicles spark creative scenarios like digging foundations, hauling materials, or building roads. This kind of pretend play helps children explore real world roles and understand how things work.
4. Teaches Cause and Effect
Children quickly see how inputs on the remote control create specific actions from the vehicle. This direct feedback loop strengthens understanding of cause and effect.
5. Fosters Social Play
RC play is even better in groups. Children can assign roles, take turns, or work together on tasks like building a construction site, building teamwork and communication skills.
6. Promotes Focus and Patience
Controlling RC vehicles, especially with specific tasks or challenges, requires attention and persistence. It’s a fun way to develop patience without pressure.
7. Introduces Basic Engineering Concepts
RC vehicles mimic real machines. Children get hands-on exposure to how cranes lift, how trucks dump, or how excavators dig, laying early groundwork for STEM learning.
8. Encourages Parent-Child Interaction
These toys invite shared play. Parents with their children can build setups, control vehicles together, and turn playtime into bonding time.
It's also great fun for adults too!
We live in a world of mobile phones, computer games and television, where we can spend hours just watching a screen for entertainment. This got me thinking into how we could move away from this with a more active, educational and fun activity. I realised how operating construction site vehicles has its educational advantages, more so than radio controlled cars, planes, boats etc.
Playing with radio controlled construction vehicles offers real developmental benefits for children beyond just having fun. Here are the key advantages:
1. Builds Fine Motor Skills
Using a remote control strengthens hand-eye coordination and improves dexterity. Children learn to make precise movements with their fingers while controlling the vehicle’s direction, speed, and functions.
2. Enhances Cognitive Skills
Operating RC vehicles encourages planning, problem solving, and decision making. Whether it’s figuring out how to move a load or navigate around obstacles, children are constantly thinking ahead.
3. Encourages Imaginative Role Play
RC construction vehicles spark creative scenarios like digging foundations, hauling materials, or building roads. This kind of pretend play helps children explore real world roles and understand how things work.
4. Teaches Cause and Effect
Children quickly see how inputs on the remote control create specific actions from the vehicle. This direct feedback loop strengthens understanding of cause and effect.
5. Fosters Social Play
RC play is even better in groups. Children can assign roles, take turns, or work together on tasks like building a construction site, building teamwork and communication skills.
6. Promotes Focus and Patience
Controlling RC vehicles, especially with specific tasks or challenges, requires attention and persistence. It’s a fun way to develop patience without pressure.
7. Introduces Basic Engineering Concepts
RC vehicles mimic real machines. Children get hands-on exposure to how cranes lift, how trucks dump, or how excavators dig, laying early groundwork for STEM learning.
8. Encourages Parent-Child Interaction
These toys invite shared play. Parents with their children can build setups, control vehicles together, and turn playtime into bonding time.
It's also great fun for adults too!