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Diggerland Durham revealed as secret BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show location in exciting Big Weekend ticket giveaway
United Kingdom - May 2026 - Diggerland Durham became the centre of national attention on 19th May 2026 after being revealed as the secret location for a live competition on the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Greg James, giving one lucky listener the chance to win tickets to the highly anticipated Big Weekend event in Sunderland.
The competition, which captured audiences across the UK, formed part of the build up to the BBC Radio 1's Big Weekend, taking place from Friday 22nd May 2026 to Sunday 24th May 2026. Throughout the broadcast, clues were shared live on air to help listeners identify the whereabouts of Radio 1 presenter Emil Franchi, who was hidden within the Diggerland Durham admissions area waiting for listeners to locate him.
Once the location was guessed, the winning participant then had to phone a friend and get them to answer a question correctly in order to secure their prize. The excitement concluded when Megan from Stanley, County Durham identified Diggerland Durham and successfully answered the question, securing her tickets to one of the UK’s biggest live music events.
Abbie Waterson, Office Manager at Diggerland Durham, said:
“We were absolutely thrilled to be chosen as the secret location for the BBC Radio 1 Breakfast Show competition on 19 May 2026. It was fantastic to see Diggerland Durham featured on a national platform and to be part of such an exciting moment for listeners. Congratulations to Megan on her win, we hope she has an amazing time at Radio 1’s Big Weekend.”
A spokesperson for BBC Radio 1 added:
“The Radio 1 Breakfast Show is all about creating unforgettable moments for our audience, and this competition did exactly that. Diggerland Durham provided the perfect setting for an exciting live challenge, and we are delighted that Megan was able to successfully complete the final step and win tickets to Big Weekend in Sunderland.”
Located in Langley Park, Diggerland Durham is a unique construction themed adventure park where children and adults alike can operate real diggers, dumpers, and construction machinery. The spotlight helped shine a light on Durham as a growing tourist destination, showcasing the region’s unique attractions and reinforcing its place on the map for unforgettable family days out.