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Diggerland

Riverside Industrial Estate
Langley Park
County Durham
DH7 9TT

Tel: +44 1634 711711

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Diggerland is the UK’s most unique construction-themed adventure park where children and adults can drive, ride and operate earth-moving machinery in a safe and family friendly environment.

With over 20 different attractions at our Diggerland theme park in Durham, there is plenty for the whole family to get involved with and thoroughly enjoy!

For the tiny tots between 80cm-90cm in height, there’s the Diggerland Train, a Dig-a-Round carousel, Safari ride, Go-Karts and much more to enjoy.

Primary aged children over 90cm in height can enjoy attractions such as the Dippy Ducks, whereby the controls are used to maneuver a large ring and hook a duck out of the water. Then there’s the Skittles whereby a mini wrecking ball is attached to the digger arm and by operating the controls, kids and adults alike have to try and get a strike!

For the more daring, there’s the Spindizzy (which we highly recommend you do not go on straight after lunch), this is a super Komatsu PC210 excavator, a giant 22  tonne machine, which has had a specially adapted bucket with seating unit attached to the digger arm. The Spindizzy is a ride whereby the operator sitting in the digger cab spins you one way and then the other way really, really fast! The operator then lowers the digger arm to the ground, lifts the arm of the digger to 50ft in the air and then drops the giant bucket, to make this a super thrilling ride!

For those wanting something more gentle to enjoy, there’s the Skyshuttle. This telehandler also has a specialist seating unit attached to the front of the machine on the telescopic arm which lifts guests slowly to 50 feet in the air, in order to take in the truly beautiful views of the Langley Park landscape, as well as to see the whole Diggerland theme park from the clouds.

Grown ups can enjoy the StackAttack, a game whereby the operator (you, our guests) have to stack as many tyres as possible all whilst racing against the clock!

And then there’s what you’ve all been waiting for… the chance to get behind the wheel to drive or sit in the back and ride in a world renowned JCB 3CX!

With so much to do at Diggerland and over 100 machines to choose from, you will certainly get your fix of diggers and tick of something from that all important bucket list.

 

Diggerland Durham – Sensory Room

Children with autism who visit Diggerland are able to enjoy a vast array of rides and drives all focusing on construction machinery, as park marshals encourage all children with all abilities to 'have a go'. Children who usually feel as though they 'can't do it', have their inhibitions and fears stripped away when visiting Diggerland and instead these feelings are replaced with that of joy, exhilaration and revitalization. 

However, we understand that sometimes it is important for visitors to take a break from the environment that surrounds them. At Diggerland Durham, we have recently introduced a Sensory Room designed to be a safe place for our visitors during their visit. Inside you will find a dimmed room with fairy lights on the ceiling, a sequin wall that changes colour as well as other sensory objects, shapes and colours attached to the walls. This will put visitors and their family’s minds at rest, so that they can enjoy their experience at Diggerland as much as possible.

The Sensory Room at Diggerland Durham can be found in the JCB Theatre.

Local amenities at Diggerland Durham include:

200 free to use on-site parking spaces

Electric Vehicle Charge Points courtesy of EVision Electric Vehicles

Free coach parking

Disabled parking

Baby changing facilities

Indoor cafe

Outdoor seating and picnic areas

Gift shop

Corporate hospitality facilities

Electric Vehicle Hire Now Available At Diggerland Durham Park

Electric vehicle rentals are now available in Durham, with the Diggerland theme park in Langley Park serving as a convenient EVision collection and drop-off hub. If you’re interested in learning more about renting an electric vehicle and the process of collecting or returning it at your local Diggerland park in Durham, please visit www.evisionevs.co.uk for additional information. Check out EVision’s reviews here via Google and Trustpilot.

Free Electric Vehicle Charging Available At Diggerland Durham Park

Visiting the Diggerland park in Langley Park, County Durham with your electric vehicle? Good news! As a Diggerland patron, you can now charge your electric vehicle free of charge, subject to availability, thanks to provider EVision Electric Vehicles. The Diggerland park in Durham now has Tesla Destination Chargers offering up to 11kW of charging power.

Charging is available for all Diggerland visitors and customers of EVision Electric Vehicles at no cost.

Please be aware that charger availability is not pre-bookable, and Diggerland cannot guarantee charger availability at the time of your visit. Diggerland recommends checking real-time information and availability on the ZapMap website or mobile app.

Digger Hire in Durham

You can hire a wide range of mini diggers, midi diggers and large diggers from Diggerland’s partner company, H. E. Services (Plant Hire) Ltd. As well as telehandlers, dumpers, long reach excavators and more. The nearest plant depot to our Diggerland Durham park is located in Langley Park, Durham. The plant hire depot is right next door to the theme park! Contact the national hire centre to get quote for your digger rental needs.

Diggerland Plant Training School

Looking to gain your operator licence or renew your digger tickets? You can with the Diggerland Plant Training School. Click here to find out more and start your career in construction.

Further Afield Things To See And Do

Durham is a beautiful place full of history and plenty of character. Just a short 15 minute drive from the Diggerland Durham Construction Theme Park, visitors can experience the stunning Durham Cathedral and Castle. For those who love long walks or live music, there is Wharton Park, which is again just a short drive from Diggerland.

Guest Reviews

We are extremely proud of the fact that our guests thoroughly enjoy themselves at our Diggerland parks which can be seen by our excellent 5/5-star Trustpilot rating.

In addition, Diggerland Durham have received the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence for the past 4 years running.

https://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Attraction_Review-g2184393-d2169096-Reviews-Diggerland-Langley_Park_County_Durham_England.html

https://uk.trustpilot.com/review/diggerland.com

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Prices

- Adult or Child 100cm or over in height £38.00 per person when paying on the day (£25.95 per person when booking in advance online)
- Over 65's £19.00 per person when paying on the day (£12.97 per person when booking in advance online)
- Free entry for visitors under 100cms tall
- Disabled Visitor £38.00 per person when paying on the day (£25.95 per person when booking in advance online)
- Disabled Carer Free

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  • Regional and MiscellaneousWTTC Safe Travels WTTC Safe Travels 2021
  • Regional and MiscellaneousGreen Tourism Awards - Bronze Green Tourism Awards - Bronze 2025
  • Regional and MiscellaneousTripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 TripAdvisor Travellers Choice Awards 2025 2025

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    Recent Reviews:

    • Cathandger
      Paisley, United Kingdom
      Trip Type:
      Family
      Great family day
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 24th July 2025
      We visited from Scotland with our 4 year old grandson and he really had the best time . He loved all the tractors , diggers and dumpers and also the rides . All the young staff were so friendly and... Read full review
    • N H
      Great fun and super staff!
      5 of 5 stars
      Thursday, 31st July 2025
      A great day out! We've been many times with our 6yr old granddaughter. Being able to use a digger by herself really has raised her confidence, and it's fun. Lots to do with an indoor play area and... Read full review
    • vikkiriant
      Jersey, United Kingdom
      Great Family Day Out
      5 of 5 stars
      Wednesday, 6th August 2025
      We had a great day out at Diggerland with a 2.5 year old and a 10 year old. There was plenty for both kids to do. The staff were so friendly and helpful. Really enjoyed ourselves. Read full review
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    Facilities

    Accessibility

    • All Areas Accessible to Disabled Visitors
    • Guide Dogs Permitted
    • Parking Areas for Disabled Visitors
    • Ramp / Level Access
    • Toilets for Disabled Visitors

    Catering

    • On-Site café/restaurant - No outside food can be eaten within the cafe. Only food purchased from the cafe can be eaten inside the cafe.
    • Picnic Site

    Parking & Transport

    • Coach Drop Off / Pick Up Point
    • Coach Parking Onsite
    • On site parking
    • Parking (free)

    Payment Methods

    • Delta accepted
    • Maestro accepted
    • MasterCard accepted
    • Solo accepted
    • Visa accepted

    Provider Facilities

    • Toilets

    Provider Features

    • Outdoor Attraction
    • Smoking Some Areas

    Target Markets

    • Family Fun
    • Marketed Towards Children
    • Marketed Towards Families

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    Opening Times

    2025 (11 Feb 2025 - 30 Oct 2025)

    * Diggerland Durham is a seasonal attraction. Please visit open times prior to planning your visit.

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    Map & Directions

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    Road Directions

    Diggerland Durham Construction Theme Park Langley Park County Durham DH7 9TT

    Find us by car: exit the A1 motorway at Junction 62. Head west on the A690 towards Durham city centre. Cross over the River Wear and at the next roundabout and turn right onto the A691 towards Consett. At the roundabout with the fuel filling station, turn left towards Langley Park and the Riverside Industrial Estate, whereby you will see the Diggerland Durham Construction Theme Park straight ahead.

    If your SatNav does not recognise the postcode, please enter ‘Front Street’, which is the main road that runs through Langley Park. Diggerland is located just off Front Street.

     

    Public Transport Directions

    Find us by train: the nearest railway station is ‘Durham’, which is approximately 5 miles from Diggerland.

    Find us by bus: The No. 13 or 14 bus operated by “Go North East” will take you to Langley Park, whereby Diggerland is a short 5 minute walk. You can call Go North East on 0191 420 50 50 for further information.

    Looking for an environmentally friendly transport alternative? Our Diggerland park in Durham is now an electric vehicle collection and drop off point. You can hire an electric car, van or truck for the day, week, month or year courtesy of EVision Electric Vehicles. Contact our partner company today to find out more.

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