The Dig Site Experience | RC Digger Hire Kent

The Dig Site Experience

Professional all-metal radio-controlled diggers and construction machines for children's parties, STEM sessions, weddings & corporate events in Kent.

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Our Engineering-Grade Fleet

Serious 1:14 scale, all-metal machines with proportional controls, smoke simulation and realistic sound.

Foreman Excavate RC Excavator

Foreman Excavate

Flagship full-metal excavator with smoke & sound effects

Workhorse Timber Grab

Workhorse Timber Grab

Heavy-duty precision crane with timber grab attachment

Loader Wheel Loader

Loader – Bulk Clearing

Powerful wheel loader with 8kg payload capacity

Hauler Volvo 6x6

Hauler – Volvo 6x6

Licensed Volvo A40G articulated dump truck

Choose Your Experience

Site Induction

£125

Up to 5 operators • 1 hour

Book Induction

Major Works

£200

6–8 operators • 2 hours

Book Major Works

STEM Masterclass

£375

Up to 6 engineers • 2 hours

Book STEM Session

The Major Dig

£675

5–6 hours • Unlimited guests
Perfect for large parties, weddings & corporate events

Book The Major Dig

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Serving Tonbridge, Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone and surrounding areas in Kent.
Zero-mess indoor and outdoor options available.

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The Dig Site Experience — Professional RC Construction Engineering

Tonbridge, Kent • Mobile service within 45 minutes

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Engineering-grade RC machines delivered to your door.
Birthdays • STEM • Weddings • Corporate Events

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📍 Tonbridge📍 Sevenoaks📍 Tunbridge Wells📞 45-Min Radius
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Before you book

Your questions, answered

Everything you need to know about booking The Dig Site Experience.

Each booking runs for 1–2 hours. We start with machine familiarisation, then move into structured games, site challenges, and team tasks. It becomes a proper mini construction site with jobs and contracts.
  • Site Induction£1251 hour, up to 5 operators
  • Major Works£2002 hours, 6–8 operators with structured games
  • STEM Masterclass£3752 hours with workbooks and certificates
  • The Major Dig£6755–6 hours for big events and weddings
Not at all. We use organic, dust-free lentils for indoor sessions on heavy-duty tarps. We follow a strict Zero-Trace policy and sweep everything away afterwards.
Indoors: minimum 3m x 3m (ideal). Outdoors: from 3m x 2m upwards. We can adapt to most venues.
All machines are battery powered. A standard socket is helpful for charging but not essential.
Setup takes 10–20 minutes. Pack down takes 20–30 minutes. This time is included and does not reduce your control time.
We are based in Tonbridge, Kent and serve a 45-minute radius including Tunbridge Wells, Sevenoaks, Maidstone, and surrounding areas.

Still have questions? Email us at [email protected] — we usually reply within a few hours.

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STEM Masterclass

Engineering
in 1:14 Scale

More than just driving. A hands-on way for young people to understand how real construction machines behave on site.

£375Per session
2 hrsDuration
6Max group
9–14Age range
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What actually happens

Most kids turn up thinking it's just driving. That changes pretty quickly.

Over two hours, participants work through a series of challenges using scaled construction machines. It looks like fun — and it is — but once they start loading, climbing and digging, the physics starts to show itself.

Things like balance, weight shift and control click into place because they can see it happening in real time. Overload the hauler and it struggles. Rush the dig and it goes wrong. The feedback is immediate and the lessons stick.

"My son came home talking about centre of gravity and actually understood it. Even his teacher was impressed."

Parent, Tonbridge
🔧Properly guided, not just left to it
📐Five practical challenges
👥Small group, max 6
📋Certificate and ID card included
The five challenges

What they actually do

Each challenge isolates a different engineering principle. They do not just observe it — they feel it.

01
Balance

Loaded Haul

Getting up the slope without losing it

Take a fully loaded Volvo A40G up a loose surface without tipping or spinning out.

Load shifts unexpectedlySlower is often fasterWeight distribution
02
Loading

Bucket Control

Not overdoing it

Fill the hauler properly without spilling material on the way.

Every bucketful variesOverfilling costs timePlanning ahead
03
Control

Precision Digging

Smooth vs rushed

Dig and level a trench that actually looks tidy when finished.

Jerky inputs cause errorsFine motor controlPatience under pressure
04
Lifting

Grab & Stack

Handling awkward loads

Move and stack heavier pieces using the grab attachment without dropping them.

Extended reach changes loadAngle mattersThink before moving
05
Teamwork

Timed Run

Working it out as a group

Move a set volume of material across the site as a team, against the clock.

Role allocationCommunicationIteration improves results

Best suited to young people aged 9–14, but works for anyone who enjoys a hands-on challenge

Age 9–14BirthdaysSchool GroupsSTEM Events
What they leave with

Something to show for it

A bit more useful than just "we had a go".

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Operator ID Card

Learning without Teaching

STEM Masterclass

Engineering in 1:14 Scale

More than just driving. A proper hands-on way to understand how real machines behave on site.
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Most kids turn up thinking it's just driving. That changes pretty quickly.

Over two hours, they get stuck into a series of challenges using scaled construction kit. It looks like fun on the surface, but once they start loading, climbing and digging, they realise there's a bit more to it.

Things like balance, weight shift and control start to click because they can see it happening. If they overload it, it struggles. If they rush it, it goes wrong. It's simple, but it sticks.

"My son came home talking about centre of gravity and actually understood it. Even his teacher was impressed." Tonbridge
🔧 Properly guided, not just left to it
📐 Five practical challenges
👥 Small group, max 6
📋 Something to take away at the end
£375

Up to 6 participants • 2 hours

What They Actually Do

Five straightforward challenges, each one showing a different side of how the machines work

01 — Balance

Loaded Haul

Getting up the slope without losing it

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The Task: Take a fully loaded Volvo A40G up a loose surface (lentils) without tipping or spinning out.

What they notice:

  • The load shifts more than they expect
  • Too much weight makes it unstable
  • Slower and steadier usually works better
02 — Loading

Bucket Control

Not overdoing it

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The Task: Fill the hauler properly without spilling half of it on the way.

What they notice:

  • Every bucket isn't the same
  • Overfilling slows everything down
  • A bit of planning saves time
03 — Control

Precision Digging

Smooth vs rushed

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The Task: Dig out and level a trench that actually looks tidy.

What they notice:

  • Jerky movements make a mess of it
  • Small adjustments work best
  • It takes a bit of patience to get it right
04 — Lifting

Grab & Stack

Handling awkward loads

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The Task: Move and stack heavier pieces using the grab without dropping them everywhere.

What they notice:

  • Further reach makes lifting harder
  • Some angles just don't work
  • You have to think before you move
05 — Teamwork

Timed Run

Working it out as a group

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The Task: Move a set amount of material across the site as a team, against the clock.

What they notice:

  • Everyone trying to do everything doesn't work
  • Splitting roles makes it quicker
  • They improve a lot on the second attempt
🎯 Best suited to 9–14, but works for anyone who enjoys hands-on challenges

What They Leave With

Something a bit more useful than just "we had a go"

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Operator ID

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A simple digital card with their name and what they've completed.

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Certificate

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A short summary of what they covered. Handy for school or just to keep.

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📅 Works well for small groups or something a bit different for a birthday. Summer 2026 is already filling up.

£375

Up to 6 participants • 2 hours • Certificates included

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Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and nearby areas

Events & Occasions

The Big Dig

Five hours of hands-on construction entertainment for weddings, corporate days and private events — running steadily in the background while you get on with the day.

£675Per event
5–6 hrsDuration
UnlimitedGuests
All agesWelcome
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How it works

Set it up, leave it running, and let guests dip in whenever they feel like it.

Unlike the structured sessions, The Big Dig is built for events where people are moving around. Some guests will have a quick go; others come back two or three times once they get the hang of it.

It runs for five to six hours — always set, always ready, with someone there to guide people in. It tends to become one of those things guests keep drifting back to during the day.

Wedding drinks receptionsCorporate summer eventsFestivals & country fairsBig birthdays

"We had it at our wedding and people kept going back to it all afternoon. The photos are brilliant and it's still the thing people mention."

Sarah & Tom, Sevenoaks
On the day

No rotas. No timeslots.

A natural flow — people come and go at their own pace. It builds as the day goes on.

Step 01

Turn Up

Guests wander over when it catches their eye. Some stay five minutes, some stay much longer.

Step 02

Have a Go

We guide them in and keep it simple. Quick challenges, loading games or just free driving.

Step 03

Come Back

They head off for a drink and return later with friends. It gets busier as confidence spreads.

Works well for

Any event that needs a talking point

Weddings

Ideal during the drinks reception. Keeps guests entertained and gives you something different in the photos.

Events & Occasions

The Big Dig

Five hours of hands-on construction fun for weddings, corporate days and private events.
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Set it up, leave it running, and let guests dip in whenever they feel like it.

Unlike the structured sessions, The Big Dig is built for events where people are moving around. Some guests will have a quick go, others will come back two or three times once they get the hang of it.

It runs steadily in the background for five to six hours. Always set, always ready, with someone there to guide people in. It becomes one of those things people keep drifting back to during the day.

Works particularly well for:

Wedding drinks receptions
Corporate summer events
Festivals and country fairs
Big birthdays and celebrations
"We had it at our wedding and people kept going back to it all afternoon. The photos are brilliant and it is still the thing people mention." — Sarah & Tom, Sevenoaks
£675

Up to 5–6 hours • unlimited guests • fully managed on the day

How It Works On The Day

No strict timings, no rotations, just a steady flow of people coming and going.

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Turn Up

Guests wander over when it catches their eye. Some stay five minutes, some stay longer.

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Have a Go

We guide them in and keep it simple. Quick challenges, loading games or just free driving.

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Come Back

They head off for a drink, then return later with friends. It tends to build as the day goes on.

Perfect For...

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Weddings

Ideal during the drinks reception. It keeps guests entertained and gives you something different in the photos.

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Corporate Days

Works well for team days and summer events. Easy to get involved and always gets people talking.

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Private Events

Birthdays, anniversaries or local events. If you want something a bit different, this does the job.

What's Included

5 to 6 hours of continuous use, fitted around your day

Full setup with excavators, loader and hauler ready to go

Dedicated instructor there throughout

Battery system set up so there is no waiting around

Full setup and pack down handled for you

Optional mini challenges if guests want a bit of competition

Event FAQs

What if guests arrive in waves?

That is exactly what it is designed for. We just adjust as it gets busier or quieter. It runs naturally without needing any structure.

Do we need to organise time slots?

No. People just walk up and have a go. If a few are waiting, we keep things moving with quick turns and simple challenges.

Is it more for kids or adults?

Both. Adults usually get quite competitive once they start. Kids tend to pick it up quicker than expected.

How much space is needed?

Indoors around 3m by 3m works well. Outdoors we can go bigger. We can always advise based on your venue.

Is there any mess?

No issues. Indoors we use lentils on protective sheets. Outdoors we use sand. Everything is cleared away afterwards.

Can it run alongside food and drinks?

Yes, that is normally how it works. We keep it running in the background or ease off if needed around key moments.

Book The Big Dig

Available for weddings, corporate events and private bookings across West Kent.

£675

5 to 6 hours • unlimited guests • fully managed

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Tonbridge, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells and surrounding areas