Trains to Diggerland
Diggerland is a unique adventure park perfect for families. With a few locations around the UK, it is easily accessible from various towns and cities, offering an unforgettable experience where visitors can operate real diggers, enjoy fun rides, and learn about construction vehicles. Plan your trip now with CrossCountry and discover an unforgettably unique theme park for all the family to enjoy.
How to Get to Diggerland by Train:
Diggerland has four UK locations: Kent, Devon, Durham, and Yorkshire, and there are plenty of ways to reach them by train.
Devon: To travel to Diggerland Devon, catch a CrossCountry train to Tiverton Parkway station. From here, a short taxi ride will take you to the park. Tiverton Parkway is accessible via trains from Exeter St Davids, Bristol Temple Meads, and Plymouth.
Durham: To reach Diggerland Durham, you can travel to Durham station with CrossCountry. A short taxi or bus ride from the station will bring you to the park, making it a straightforward journey from start to finish.
Yorkshire: Castleford station serves as the nearest stop for Diggerland Yorkshire. Though CrossCountry doesn’t travel directly to this particular station, some alternative providers can help you reach your destination. From Castleford, a taxi can complete the trip.
Kent: Strood station is the closest to Diggerland Kent. This station isn’t serviced by CrossCountry but there are plenty of options from other London and the Southeast transport providers. From there, local taxi services or public transport can take you to the park.
Things to do at Diggerland
Diggerland promises an experience packed with fun, learning, and adventure. It’s perfect for little ones fascinated by the bright colours, moving parts, and the sheer size of big trucks and diggers. Diggerland offers play that encourages imagination and hands-on learning, supporting the development of fine motor skills, problem-solving, and teamwork.
Children love controlling the park’s diggers, dumpers, and dippers while being challenged with fun games and tasks. For example, head to Skittles for a bowling game that tests coordination and concentration, or see how high you can stack tyres with StackAttack. Diggerland also has plenty of thrill rides, like Spindizzy, which sends you whirling around in a humongous digger bucket!
For rainy days, Diggerland has indoor play zones on-site with soft play areas, arcade games, ball pits, and other interactive activities. You’ll also find party rooms perfect for your little one’s birthday celebrations. Party rooms vary in size depending on the Diggerland location, but all provide a genuinely special and memorable experience for your children and their friends – with activities built in.
If you’re looking for a unique experience and a chance to feel like a kid again, be sure to book one of Diggerland’s experience days. You’ll have the opportunity to operate JCBs, race dumper trucks, and excavate with monster diggers.
For a bite to eat, head to Diggerland’s on-site café, which offers a selection of delicious meals. There are several vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options to cater for everyone’s dietary needs, as well as a variety of exciting dishes far beyond the typical kids’ menu. Choose from lamb koftas, sweet chilli wraps, bacon cheeseburgers, and more. On a sunny day, Diggerland is the perfect place for a picnic - tuck into sandwiches and snacks while enjoying the view of the park.
About Diggerland
The Diggerland concept began in 2000 with the ambition of offering a unique, hands-on experience with real construction machinery. Over the years, it has expanded to locations across the UK, each featuring an impressive variety of rides, activities, and learning opportunities centred around diggers, trucks, and other heavy machinery.
Diggerland is proudly accessible, with wheelchair-friendly pathways and ramps throughout all parks. Trained staff are always available to assist visitors with mobility challenges. For individuals with sensory sensitivities, quieter zones provide a calming retreat from the busier areas of the park.
Safety is a top priority at Diggerland. The park upholds high standards across all attractions, ensuring visitors can enjoy thrilling experiences with confidence. Beyond fun, Diggerland offers an enriching learning experience by introducing guests to the mechanics and operation of construction vehicles in a safe and engaging environment.
In addition to the core attractions, Diggerland is renowned for hosting events such as corporate team-building activities and school trips, offering tailored packages to suit various group needs. Its reputation for being family-friendly (whilst still enjoyable for all ages) and highly accessible makes it one of the UK’s favourite theme parks.
If you’re planning a trip to Diggerland, don’t forget to book an Advance ticket via our website or the CrossCountry app. If you need more information, you can contact us here.
