Theme Parks · County Durham
Diggerland
📍 DH7 9YR
Photo: Roger Smith (CC BY-SA 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons
- Ride, drive and operate real diggers
- Take in views from 50 feet up on Skyshuttle
- Go-Karts and Dodgems rides
- Indoor soft play climbing frame with ball pit and slides
- Sensory room for autistic visitors in JCB Theatre
Diggerland Durham, in Langley Park on the outskirts of Durham city, is a theme park built around construction machinery, where guests of all ages can ride, drive and operate real diggers in a family-friendly setting. Alongside the digger rides, you'll find Go-Karts, Dodgems and the Skyshuttle for views from 50 feet up, plus indoor soft play and a Little Tikes area for younger children. There's a sensory room in the JCB Theatre for autistic visitors, disabled parking and toilets, and free EV charging. With 200 free on-site parking spaces and the nearest railway station at Durham, around 4.1 miles away, it suits families looking for hands-on fun. For an overnight stay, BritStays lists 35 bookable places within 5 miles.
Practical details
- Parking
- 200 free on-site parking spaces
- Dogs
- Not dog friendly, only guide/assistance dogs
- Accessibility
- Disabled parking and disabled toilet available
- Best for
- Families with children of all ages
- Booking
- Tickets can be pre-booked online
From the attraction's own website on 20 Sep 2026 — check before you travel.
Facilities
- ✓ Takeaway Food
- ✓ Children's Entertainment
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Baby Changing
- ✓ Gift Shop
- ✓ Picnic Area
- ✓ Guided Tours
- ✓ Indoor Areas
- ✓ Parking
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🚆 Or come by train
- Durham 4.1 miles
- Chester-Le-Street 5.4 miles
- Bishop Auckland 10 miles
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