In the UK, you can operate or ride construction machinery to dig for “treasure” or get hoisted in the Spindizzy at four Diggerland (phone 0871 22 77 007) adventure parks — located in Strood, Kent; Langley Park, Co. Durham; Cullompton, Devon, and near Castleford, West Yorkshire. (Some rides have height requirements.)
Licensed drivers age 17 and up can race front-loader (scoop) tractors; including general park admission for the day, this costs £125 (near $200). Or race dumper-truck chassis (bodies removed); a 2-hour session, after the park closes, costs £40 ($64). Racing is popular; book ahead.
Closed in winter. Open weekends and school holidays 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Feb. 16-28 and 10-5 March 1-Nov. 3. Adult or child over 90 cm (2.6 ft.) £17 (near $27); senior £8.50, or child under 90 cm free. Online discounts.
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