Diggerland Durham

Diggerland has many educational benefits. Students are taught to use everyday construction machinery including real diggers and dumpers!

Throughout the visit, students will learn practical skills relevant to many industry related professions. At Diggerland students learn to be Health and Safety conscious and leave Diggerland with an understanding of safety importance including various health and safety procedures and the importance of being safe when using large, heavy machinery. Diggerland ensures students understand the hazards that are involved in a construction industry and teach students to follow basic workplace guidelines.

The career options for students interested in construction are varied. 

Diggerland provides a real hands on experience for students looking to work for construction, engineering and design enterprises, professional consultants and commercial research organisations, and client enterprises with significant project portfolios such as retailers or banks.