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Diggerland Devon

Unique construction-themed park where kids drive real diggers, JCBs. FREE under 100cm

Data last verified on 11 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.

Cullompton, Devon
Verbeer Manor

Quick Stats

Total Rides:
22
No Restrictions:
3
Adult Price:
£25.95
Child Price:
£25.95
Parking:
Free
Updated:
11 March 2026
Opening Hours
10:00 - 17:00 (seasonal, check calendar)

All Rides & Attractions

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Showing 22 of 22 rides
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Buried Treasure

Dig for buried treasure using mini diggers. 80-110cm with adult, 110cm+ operate independently.

Interactive
👥80cm
👤110cm alone
Gentle
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Crazy Trikes

Ride crazy trikes around a track. Height range 110-150cm only.

Interactive
👤110cm alone
Max 150cm
Low
👨‍👩‍👧
Dig-A-Round

Roundabout-style ride with construction theming. Minimum 80cm. Weight limit approx 95kg.

Family
👤80cm alone
Gentle
👨‍👩‍👧
Dippy Ducks

Duck-themed ride. 80-110cm with adult, 110cm+ operate independently.

Family
👥80cm
👤110cm alone
Gentle
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Dirt Diggers

Smaller diggers for practicing digging skills. 90-110cm with adult, 110cm+ operate independently.

Interactive
👥90cm
👤110cm alone
Low
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Dumpers

Drive real dumper trucks. 90-140cm with adult, 140cm+ drive independently.

Interactive
👥90cm
👤140cm alone
Low
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Giant Diggers

Operate Komatsu PC55MR-5 excavators and dig real earth. 90-110cm with adult, 110cm+ operate independently.

Interactive
👥90cm
👤110cm alone
Low
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Go-Karts

Electric go-karts on dedicated track. 80-100cm with adult, 100cm+ drive independently.

Interactive
👥80cm
👤100cm alone
Medium
GroundShuttle

Custom telehandler seating for bumpy off-road ride. Minimum 100cm. Weight limit approx 114kg.

Thrill
👤100cm alone
Medium
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Indoor Soft Play

Indoor soft play area with jumping, bouncing, and slides. All-weather fun for all heights!

Play AreaNo restrictionGentle
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JCB Rides/Drives

Drive and operate real JCB 3CX Plus machines. 90-110cm with adult, 110cm+ drive independently.

Interactive
👥90cm
👤110cm alone
Low
👨‍👩‍👧
Joyrider

Vehicle ride accessible from 80cm as passenger. 140cm+ (under 17) can drive. Adults ride as passengers only.

Family
👥80cm
👤140cm alone
Low
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Little Tikes Play Area

Dirt diggers, dump trucks, and outdoor hero products. For under 5s with adult supervision. Max height 120cm.

Play AreaNo restrictionGentle
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Mini Landrovers

Mini off-road Land Rover driving. 90-100cm ride as passenger, 100-140cm can drive. Max 140cm.

Interactive
👥90cm
👤100cm alone
Max 140cm
Medium
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Mini Tractors

Drive mini tractors around designated routes. 100-120cm with adult, 120cm+ drive independently.

Interactive
👥100cm
👤120cm alone
Low
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Robots

Robotic arm ride where you control the movement. 90-110cm with adult, 110cm+ drive independently.

Interactive
👥90cm
👤110cm alone
Low
👨‍👩‍👧
Safari

Marshal-driven safari ride around the park grounds. Minimum 80cm.

Family
👤80cm alone
Gentle
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Skittles

Use a Komatsu PC14 excavator to knock down skittles with a mini wrecking ball. 80-110cm with adult, 110cm+ operate independently.

Interactive
👥80cm
👤110cm alone
Low
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Skyshuttle

Lifted to 50 feet for scenic views. Minimum 80cm. No lap sitting permitted.

Observation
👤80cm alone
Medium
Spindizzy

Spin in a specially modified digger bucket! Minimum 100cm. Weight limit approx 114kg.

Thrill
👤100cm alone
High
StackAttack

Telehandler-based stacking challenge. Minimum 140cm. Solo riders only - one person in cab.

Thrill
👤140cm alone
High
👨‍👩‍👧
Train

Scenic tour around the park. All ages welcome. Under 100cm must be accompanied by adult.

Family
👤100cm alone
Gentle

Rides by Height Requirement

3
No Restriction
Perfect for all ages
17
Under 110cm
Great for young children
1
110-140cm
Adventure starts here
1
140cm+
Thrill rides

Location

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Address

Verbeer Manor
Cullompton
EX15 2PE
United Kingdom
Lat: 50.8583
Lng: -3.3833

Complete Park Guide

Complete Park Guide

Diggerland Devon Height Guide

Diggerland Devon is the UK's unique construction-themed adventure park where children can drive real JCBs and diggers! Located at Verbeer Manor in Cullompton, this one-of-a-kind attraction features over 20 rides and drives using actual construction machinery, plus specially designed rides like Spindizzy and Skyshuttle.

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Need-to-know tips

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About the Park

Children under 100cm enter FREE! Diggerland operates on an all-inclusive model where one ticket price covers unlimited access to all rides and drives (excludes coin-operated attractions). This makes it exceptional value for families, especially with children just reaching the 100cm threshold.

The park combines real JCB machinery with purpose-built attractions, offering an educational and thrilling day out. Open seasonally from mid-February through October, Diggerland provides a unique experience you won't find anywhere else in the UK.

Family Planning

What Can Your Family Ride?

Critical Height Threshold: 100cm - Most rides require children to be 100cm+ (measured with shoes on)

Under 90cm (FREE Entry)

Very limited ride access but can enjoy:

  • Little Tikes Wheelz Play Zone (dirt diggers, dump trucks)
  • Indoor soft play area (jumping, bouncing, slides)
  • Bouncy castle
  • Watching and learning

90-100cm (FREE Entry)

Slightly expanded access:

  • Skyshuttle (with adult) - lifts to 50 feet for scenic views
  • Selected gentle rides with supervision
  • Indoor play facilities
  • Little Tikes play area
Important
Diggerland strongly recommends measuring children before booking. At 99cm, your child gets FREE entry but limited rides. At 100cm, they pay full price but access most attractions!

100cm+ (Full Access - £25.95 online)

The magic height! Children 100cm+ can access the majority of rides and drives:

Real Construction Machinery
  • JCB 360 Excavators (dig real earth!)
  • JCB 180 Excavators
  • Dumper Trucks
  • Tractors
  • Mini Diggers
Specially Designed Rides
  • Spindizzy - spin in a modified digger bucket (100cm+)
  • Groundshuttle - telehandler lifts and bounces you (100cm+)
  • Sky Shuttle - scenic views from 50ft (100cm+ solo, under with adult)
  • Go-Karts (100cm+)
  • Dodgems (100cm+)
  • Spin Dizzy - rotating platform ride
  • Land Rovers - off-road driving experience
Additional Attractions
  • Diggerland Train (scenic tour around park)
  • Various construction-themed activities

110cm+ Enhanced Experience

Some rides require taller height for solo operation or enhanced experiences.

Adult Supervision

Many rides allow children under height restrictions to participate with adult supervision (aged 18+). Adults can accompany children on most machinery and rides.

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Ticket Information

Pre-Book Online (Best Value)
  • Adults & Children 100cm+: £25.95 per person
  • Seniors (65+): £12.97 per person
  • Children under 100cm: FREE
  • Booking fee: £4 per transaction
  • Must book by midnight the day before
Pay on the Day
  • Adults & Children 100cm+: £38.00 per person
  • Save £12+ by booking online!
What's Included
  • Unlimited access to all rides and drives
  • Indoor soft play
  • Bouncy castle
  • Little Tikes play area
Not Included
  • Coin-operated rides/activities (extra cost)
Important
  • Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable
  • Date and park specific
  • Children measured with shoes on
  • Measure before booking to avoid disappointment!

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Key Features

  • Unique Concept: Only construction-themed park in UK
  • Real Machinery: Drive actual JCB diggers and excavators
  • 20+ Attractions: Rides and drives
  • FREE Under 100cm: Exceptional value for families
  • Educational: Learn about construction equipment
  • Spindizzy: Spin in modified digger bucket
  • Skyshuttle: 50-foot scenic lift
  • Groundshuttle: Bouncing telehandler ride
  • Indoor Play: All-weather soft play
  • FREE Parking: On-site at no charge
  • Seasonal: Mid-February to October
  • Devon Location: Easy access from M5

Planning Tips

Opening Times

Season
  • Open mid-February through October
  • Closed November, December, January
Hours
  • Park opens: 10:00 AM
  • Typical closing: 17:00 (5:00 PM)
  • Hours vary by date
2026 Season
  • Dates to be confirmed December 2025
  • Bookings open first week of January 2026
Note
Check website for specific opening dates before visiting.

On the Ground

Getting There

Devon location near Cullompton:

  • Address: Verbeer Manor, Cullompton, Devon EX15 2PE
  • From M5: Easy access from Junction 28
  • Parking: FREE on-site parking
  • Near: Exeter, Tiverton, Taunton
  • Southwest Location: Perfect for Devon holidays

Planning Tips

Planning Your Visit

  • Best for: Children 100cm+, construction enthusiasts, ages 3-13
  • Duration: 3-5 hours recommended
  • Value tip: Book online to save £12+ per person
  • Height critical: Measure children with shoes before booking!
  • Weather: Outdoor park, some indoor facilities
  • Season: Only open Feb-Oct, plan accordingly
  • Busy times: School holidays, weekends
  • FREE entry: Under 100cm (limited ride access)
  • Food: Dig Inn Cafe on-site
  • Combine with: Devon holiday, Exeter visit

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Sources

Information compiled from:

  • [Diggerland Official Website](https://www.diggerland.com/)
  • [Diggerland Devon](https://www.diggerland.com/diggerland-devon/)
  • [Ride Height Chart](https://www.diggerland.com/ride-height-chart/)
  • [Tickets and Prices](https://www.diggerland.com/tickets-and-prices/)