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Live RC Construction Experience

Grab the Controls.

Real remote-control excavators. Real sand. A proper construction site, set up anywhere — festivals, birthday parties, schools, shopping centres and corporate events.

Enquire to Book How It Works
3+
Ages welcome
Indoor & Out
Fully portable
90 min
Setup time
What We Do

A Mini Construction Site You Can Actually Operate

We bring a fully equipped RC digger arena to your event. Visitors operate real remote-controlled excavators, dump trucks and loaders in a supervised sand arena. No experience needed.

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    Remote-controlled excavators, dump trucks and loaders operated by participants — not staff
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    Purpose-built sand arena with hazard-tape perimeter and branded signage, ready in under 90 minutes
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    Two tiers: Little Diggers for ages 3–6, and Pro Operators for ages 6+ and adults
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    Seasonal challenges — Egg Hunt, Treasure Dig, timed missions — add extra fun
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    Fully portable: outdoor festivals or indoor venues. Card payments accepted on-site
The Diggers Play sand arena set up at an outdoor event
The Construction Zone
Remote control diggers working in the sand arena
Live at events
Egg Hunter Challenge at The Diggers Play
Seasonal challenges
RC excavators digging in action
Real RC machines
How It Works

Simple for Organisers.
Unforgettable for Guests.

Whether you're booking us for your event or we're running our own pop-up, the process is the same.

01

Enquire

Send us your event details through the form or call us. We confirm availability and the space we'll need.

02

We Set Up

We arrive and build the arena — sand, diggers, hazard tape and signage — typically within 90 minutes.

03

Guests Play

Participants choose their tier and operate the machines. We supervise, reset and manage the queue throughout.

04

Pack Down

At the end of the event we clear everything away and leave the area clean. No mess left behind.

The Two Tiers

Built for Every Age

Two clear options so everyone gets the right machine and the right challenge.

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Ages 3 – 6
Little Diggers

Smaller diggers with simple, forgiving controls. Always supervised, and perfect for first-timers getting their hands on the levers for the very first time.

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Ages 6+ & Adults
Pro Operators

Full-size RC excavators with advanced controls for older children and adults. Timed challenges and missions available for a competitive edge.

Session lengths and rates are confirmed at the time of booking and vary by event type.

Where We Appear

Perfect for Every Type of Event

We've operated at festivals, school fairs, shopping centres and private celebrations. If there's space for an arena, we can be there.

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Festivals & Fairs

Public events, summer fairs, outdoor markets and community festivals.

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Birthday Parties

A construction-themed experience for garden and indoor venues.

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Schools

School fairs, end-of-term events and STEM engagement days.

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Shopping Centres

Footfall-driving activations for weekends and school holidays.

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Corporate Events

Team building, staff parties and branded client entertainment.

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Charity & Community

Fundraising events where every session supports your cause.

How to Book Us

Two Ways to Work Together

Choose whether you want us to run the experience independently at your public event, or as an exclusive attraction at your private event.

Pop-Up at Your Event

We set up our arena at your festival, fair or market and operate independently, charging guests directly per session. You get a high-quality attraction that fills dwell time — at no cost to you.

  • We handle all payments and supervision
  • No upfront cost to the organiser
  • Revenue-share arrangements available for larger events
  • Branded signage and construction-zone theming included
  • Suitable for minimum 3-hour event slots

Exclusive Private Hire

Book the full experience for your private event — birthday party, wedding, corporate day or school fair. Your guests play for free; you pay a single hire fee that covers setup, operation and breakdown.

  • Full arena setup and branded theming
  • Dedicated operator supervision throughout
  • Sessions for your guests during the hire period
  • Seasonal challenge add-ons (Egg Hunt, Treasure Dig)
  • Half-day and full-day options available
  • Tailored to your event theme on request
Reviews

What Guests Say

★★★★★

"The kids absolutely loved it — we had to drag them away when their session ended. Ran incredibly smoothly and the operator was brilliant with the younger ones."

Sarah M. — Birthday Party, Nottinghamshire
★★★★★

"One of the standout attractions at our spring fair. Constant queue from opening to close. We'll definitely have them back next year."

Event Organiser — Community Fair
★★★★★

"Even the dads couldn't stop playing. We booked it for our corporate family day and it was the most-talked-about activity of the day."

Events Manager — Corporate Family Day
Questions

Frequently Asked

How much space do you need?
Our standard arena works comfortably in a 5m × 5m area, but we can scale up or down to suit your venue. We bring everything with us, including ground protection, so grass, tarmac and indoor floors are all fine.
Do you need power or water?
No. All our machines run on rechargeable batteries and we arrive fully charged with spares. No power supply, water or other facilities are needed from the venue.
What happens if it rains?
We operate under a gazebo at outdoor events, so light rain is no problem. For heavy weather, the entire setup works indoors — village halls, sports halls and marquees are all suitable.
Is it safe for young children?
Yes. The arena is fully supervised at all times, machines are sized by age tier, and the play area is enclosed with a clear perimeter. Children aged 3–6 use our Little Diggers machines with simplified controls.
How do guests pay at public events?
Guests pay per session directly at the arena. We accept both card (Visa / Mastercard) and cash, so there's nothing for the organiser to manage.
How far do you travel?
We're based in Nottinghamshire and cover the surrounding counties. For events further afield, get in touch — we're happy to discuss travel arrangements for larger bookings.
Get in Touch

Enquire to Book

Tell us about your event and we'll come back to you within 24 hours with availability and a quote.

Phone
07961 620 053
Email
info@thediggersplay.co.uk
Coverage
Nottinghamshire & surrounding counties
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