Diggerland Durham
Durham, County Durham
About Diggerland Durham
Are your children always pulling out every single toy truck and digger they own? Then show them the real thing at Diggerland theme park in Durham! An ideal theme park for family days out.
Things to do at Diggerland Durham
There are loads of fun and adventure activities to enjoy at Diggerland, an exciting adventure park near Durham city. At this fun park choose from an array of rides, family friendly attractions and all sorts of machines to operate. In addition, there's some lovely indoor and outdoor places to purchase delicious food or enjoy a picnic alfresco. You can also book adult experience days too. So, this makes Diggerland Durham the perfect destination for families in the North East to have a full day out because there's something for all.
Rides at Diggerland, Durham
Watch your child's eyes light up as they jump in the hot seat of real diggers, dumpers and other full-sized construction machinery! With 20 different rides and over 100 awesome machines on site this is a destination for action! Mini diggers are a chance for children to sniff out some buried treasure and get a real feeling for what it's like to work on earth moving machinery. Dumper Trucks are a firm favourite and have their very own, purpose-built course. Every piece of machinery offers an exciting experience for children.
Go Karts and Mini Landrovers Put your foot on the pedal and enjoy an off road ride with the mini tractors, go-karts or mini Landrovers! These will soon become some of your children's favourite rides! Groundshuttle is a bigger off road ride which places you in a purpose built carriage on the front of a telehandler. Get ready for some rocking and rolling about!
Exciting rides
If you are feeling daring, why not reach lofty heights and fly 50 ft. up in the air on the Skyshuttle attraction. Trust us, the awe-inspiring views are truly amazing up there! Turn your world upside down with head reeling turns on Spindizzy, an experience you won't forget! You enter seating at the base of the digger arm to then be dipped and tipped. Be warned Spindizzy shows no mercy, but it's super fun!
Please not that minimum height restrictions do apply on all attractions at Diggerland Durham.
Soft Play at Diggerland Durham
An indoor soft play and games arcade area are additional activities at Diggerland Durham. The soft play is included in the admission price.
Food and Drink at Diggerland Durham
There is an indoor cafe serving a wide selection of hot meals and light snacks. Pick up a warm cappuccino, a perfect pick me up for tired parents or treat the kids to a fizzy drink. Also, when the weather is good there's cafe outdoor seating. Diggerland has a five star food hygiene rating.
What can my children spend their pocket money on?
A stop at the Diggerland goodie store gift shop is a must when visiting Diggerland Durham, to buy that all important memento of the day. Kids will be spoilt for choice with all the fun gifts they can take home.
Children and adults can ride, drive and operate REAL diggers
Located in Kent, Devon, Durham and Yorkshire, your closest Diggerland UK Theme park is the perfect destination for action, fun and thrill packed family days out.
20 Different Rides and Drives
Get to grips with real JCBs and Komatsu excavators! Take a head-reeling turn or two on Spindizzy… Rise to lofty heights and enjoy the views on the Skyshuttle. Enjoy an off-road ride on the Groundshuttle or have a go on the Dodgems and Go-Karts!
Gift Vouchers Available
Diggerland Theme Park Gift Vouchers are the perfect present for digger fanatics! Go on, make their day extra special! Our Theme Park Gift Vouchers can be purchased for 2, 3 or 4 people. Each gift voucher will allow entry into the Diggerland adventure park with access to all rides & drives for the whole day!
We also offer gift vouchers for our adult experience days too. So if you are looking for a gift for somebody over 17 and they want to give something new a try, why not get them a gift voucher for an experience at Diggerland!
Order on the Diggerland website.
Facilities
Toilets
Gift Shop
Onsite Parking
Accessible Toilets
Baby Changing
Food Available
Wheelchair Friendly
Pushchair Friendly
Card Payments Accepted
Opening Times
- Monday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Tuesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Wednesday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Thursday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Friday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Saturday, 10:00 - 17:00
- Sunday, 10:00 - 17:00
Term Time (February - October) Saturday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
School Holidays(February - October) Monday to Sunday 10:00 - 17:00
Visit Diggerland.com to find the full opening dates and times.
Pricing & Tickets
- Child (4-17) : £39.50
- Adult (17-18+) : £39.50
General Admission
Prebook tickets onlineAdults: £25.95Kids (90cm+): £25.95
Under 90cm: Free
Age 65+: £12.97
Pay on the dayAdults: £39.50Kids (90cm+): £39.50Under 90cm: Free
Age 65+: £19.75
Book in advance for cheapest tickets
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Plan Your Visit
Typical visit time more than 5 hours
Suitable for Kids and Adults too
Food & Drink Options
Full menu can be seen on the Diggerland Website
FAQs
Parking
Toilets
Family Friendly Options
Food & Drink
Accessibility Information
Tickets & Bookings
Private Hire & Birthday Parties
Public Transport
Contact Details
Riverside Industrial Estate, Langley Park
Durham
County Durham
DH7 9TT
England
What3words: estate.incorrect.twigs
Tel: 01634711711
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