Diggerland Durham
Unique construction-themed park where kids drive real diggers, JCBs. FREE under 100cm
Data last verified on 1 March 2026. Always confirm critical restrictions with the park on the day of your visit.
Quick Stats
- Total Rides:
- 22
- No Restrictions:
- 3
- Adult Price:
- £26
- Child Price:
- £26
- Parking:
- Free
- Updated:
- 1 March 2026
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🎯 Buried Treasure Dig for buried treasure using mini diggers. Fun interactive construction experience. | Interactive | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎯 Crazy Trikes Ride crazy trikes around a track. Height range 110-150cm. | Interactive | 👥110cm 👤120cm alone ↑Max 150cm | Low |
👨👩👧 Dig-A-Round Roundabout-style ride with construction theming. Fun spinning experience. | Family | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Dippy Ducks Fun duck-themed ride for younger visitors. | Family | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
🎯 Dirt Diggers Smaller diggers for young construction enthusiasts to practice digging skills. | Interactive | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
🎯 Dumpers Drive real dumper trucks around the park. Authentic construction vehicle experience. | Interactive | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
🎯 Giant Diggers Operate giant digger excavators and dig real earth! Authentic construction experience. | Interactive | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
🎯 Go-Karts Racing go-karts on dedicated track. Speed and competition! Accessible from 80cm. | Interactive | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Medium |
⚡ GroundShuttle Custom telehandler seating for bumpy off-road ride. Bouncing and lifting action! | Thrill | 👥100cm 👤110cm alone | Medium |
🎪 Indoor Soft Play Indoor soft play area with jumping, bouncing, and slides. All-weather fun for all heights! | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 JCB Rides/Drives Drive and operate real JCB construction machinery including the new fleet of JCB 3CX Plus machines (2025 model year). Authentic construction experience under supervision. | Interactive | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Joyrider Fun ride for young visitors. Accessible from 80cm with adult. | Family | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Low |
🎪 Little Tikes Play Area Dirt diggers, dump trucks, and outdoor hero products. For under 5s with adult supervision. Max height 120cm. | Play Area | No restriction | Gentle |
🎯 Mini Landrovers Mini off-road Land Rover driving experience. Navigate bumpy terrain! | Interactive | 👥90cm 👤140cm alone | Medium |
🎯 Mini Tractors Drive mini tractors around designated routes. Farm machinery experience for children. | Interactive | 👥100cm 👤110cm alone | Low |
🎯 Robots Robotic arm ride where you control the movement. Unique construction-themed experience. | Interactive | 👥90cm 👤100cm alone | Low |
👨👩👧 Safari Safari ride around the park grounds. Fun for younger visitors. | Family | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Gentle |
👨👩👧 Skittles Digger-themed skittles game where you use machinery to knock down targets. | Family | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Low |
🔭 Skyshuttle Lifted to 50 feet for beautiful scenic views of the park and surrounding area. | Observation | 👥80cm 👤90cm alone | Medium |
⚡ Spindizzy Spin in a specially modified digger bucket! Dizzying thrill ride reaching high speeds. Minimum 100cm. | Thrill | 👥100cm 👤110cm alone | High |
⚡ StackAttack Telehandler-based stacking challenge ride. Minimum height 140cm. One of Diggerland's signature thrill experiences. | Thrill | 👤140cm alone | High |
👨👩👧 Train Scenic tour around the park on the Diggerland Train. Accessible to all heights. | Family | No restriction | Gentle |
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Diggerland Durham Height Guide
Diggerland Durham is the UK's unique construction-themed adventure park where children can drive real JCBs and diggers! Located at Langley Park in County Durham, 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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About the Park
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.
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?
Very limited ride access but can enjoy:
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
- North East Location: Serving Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland
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
County Durham location at Langley Park:
County Durham location at Langley Park:
- Address: Langley Park, Co. Durham DH7 9TT
- From A1(M): Easy access from North East routes
- Parking: FREE on-site parking
- Near: Durham, Newcastle, Sunderland
- North East Location: Perfect for regional families
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: Durham city visit, North East day out
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Sources
Information compiled from:
Information compiled from:
- [Diggerland Official Website](https://www.diggerland.com/)
- [Diggerland Durham](https://www.diggerland.com/diggerland-durham/)
- [Ride Height Chart](https://www.diggerland.com/ride-height-chart/)
- [Tickets and Prices](https://www.diggerland.com/tickets-and-prices/)