This is such an underrated place, it is absolutely fun packed, watching the kids play around with a…read moreJCB! digging pits, then watching then drive a JCB was really funny, the excitement in the kids eyes was something to behold, a really good day out, value for money. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

From the owner: Diggerland is The Ultimate Adventure UK Theme Park Experience...where children and adults alike can…read moreride, drive and operate REAL diggers, dumpers and other full- size construction machinery. Fun for all ages (subject to height restrictions), Diggerland with its 20 different rides and drives and an array of additional activities is the ideal theme park for small to large groups looking for something exciting and truly unique. Get to grips with real JCBs and Komatsu excavators, take a head-reeling turn or two on Spindizzy, rise to lofty heights and enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle, enjoy an off-road ride on the Groundshuttle, or have a go on the Dodgems and Go-Karts! There are indoor and outdoor play areas, coin operated rides and much more where younger visitors can let off steam while their parents can just sit back, relax and watch the fun... or join in! All parks boast a Diggerland Goodie Store where visitors can mark their day with a memorable souvenir as well as buy gifts, toys and other merchandise, and there are cafeterias that offer a wide selection of hot and cold snacks, meals and beverages. The Diggerland parks have lots to offer for all the family. The parks are aimed at children between 4 and 14 years of age, however we have many visitors of all ages enjoying a great day out!

Love Diggerland and will be back with all the family - nephews enjoyed it as well as my grandparentsread more

We were very disappointed, it was cheap to get in but then we found we had to pay for every ride…read moreinside as well, none of which I came across which was disabled friendly even though the site advertises that it is wheelchair friendly. Well it is if you just want to wheel around but none of the rides were possible sigh. Anyway we felt the staff were a bit rude and off hand too. Maybe we just went on a bad day, but we wouldn't recommend.

I am very disappointed in the level of customer services this company has as I've raised a…read morecomplaint for health and safety issues and karts not performing not being able to turn corners without having to slam brakes to kick out the back of karts. It took over 5 days to get acknowledgment as I had to send 3 emails every other day. I then got a reply fro. The director giving a load of crap refusing to give s full refund for the party of 6. But was offering a free return for all of our party of 6 back to same track. We have refused this offer and wrote back to the director and he hasn't replied yet again and its been 4 days ago. We shall all start small claims court proceedings against lakeside karting The staff were brilliant on the day but the level of customer services after the event is atrocious. Also the overalls they give you stink of people's sweat which made me feel sick after. Feel free to experience the same dont say you haven't been warned

Visited Lakeside Karting on Junction 30/31 M25 Thurrock 20/11/2011 We were in a group of 16, the…read moreday consisted of 5 minute practice, two 10 minute races and a final 20 minute race. I am very dissapointed with this particular Karting centre as their rules around failing to stop on a red light with real mittigating circumstances were extremly harsh, one lap into the first race and they disqualified me, all other places I have been to would bring you off and make you sit out a few laps or the first race and let you back in, as these centres are not advertising for pro Karters but for amatuers wanting a good time with their friends. It cost £85.00 with no refund policy, very strict rules for amature Karting, it takes all the fun out of it, to top it off there was a lot of stop starting with serious accidents that went un noticed and were handled poorly, much more dangerous in failing to see a red light on the first two corners, very un enjoyable experience for those who have driven karts many times before. I will never recommend this Karting centre and having read various other reviews, I am not at all surprised.