It was the end of an era for Diggerland Devon, which turned off the engines and closed its doors for the last time this month after the Covid pandemic caused a loss of business. The JCBs, excavators, giant diggers and mini tractors were put away - but not before customers paid a final visit. The company was so short staffed employees from other Diggerland sites as far away as Kent, Yorkshire and Durham were called in to help. Jessica Daniel, who took her son to the park for a day out with her partner, said while it was largely an enjoyable day, the atmosphere was a little subdued. Diggerland was recently voted as one of the top seven tourist attractions for families in the south west.

Source: Daily Mirror September 13, 2021 16:17 UTC