The park uses genuine, modified JCB heavy construction machinery for its rides and driving experiences.
Diggerland was inspired by the founder's successful heavy plant hire business, which identified a public interest in operating machinery.
The 'Spindizzy' attraction is a 180-degree rotating ride built using the bucket of a modified 22-tonne JCB excavator.
Each vehicle undergoes specific safety modifications to ensure they remain grounded and speed-limited for park use.
The park's 'Groundshuttle' ride is operated by a telescopic handler, a machine usually reserved for lifting heavy loads on construction sites.
Diggerland Yorkshire is a construction-themed adventure park where visitors can operate full-sized JCB machinery, mini-diggers, and dumpers. The park features over 20 different rides and drives, including attractions like the Spindizzy, Groundshuttle, and Dig-a-Round. It is specifically designed to provide hands-on experience with heavy plant equipment in a controlled, safe environment. The facility caters to both children and adults, allowing guests to test their skills at excavation and maneuvering. The park layout incorporates multiple zones for different types of machinery, ranging from smaller scale excavators for younger children to heavy-duty equipment for adults. It operates seasonally and emphasizes safety instruction before guests begin operating any vehicle.
Inside the operator seat of a full-sized yellow excavator with the arm extended.
Wear sturdy, closed-toe footwear as the terrain can be uneven and is essential for operating foot pedals safely.
Check height and age requirements for specific machinery in advance to manage expectations, as some powerful equipment requires a minimum height.
Visit on a weekday during term-time to experience significantly shorter queues for the most popular driving attractions.
Attempting to fit all activities into a single weekend visit, as queue times for popular rides can be lengthy; ignoring the safety briefing rules.
Operates primarily during weekends and school holidays; closed during the winter season.
Closed-toe shoes are strictly required for operating machinery; listen carefully to all safety briefings provided by instructors before touching controls.
