Ice Cream Cart Market Stall

Overall Dimensions
• Overall height: 1200 mm
• Overall width: 850 mm
• Overall depth: 420 mm

Construction
• Material: High grade birch plywood and MDF
• Joinery: Concealed fixings, glued and screwed structural joints
• Edges: Rounded, child safe radii
• Finish: Durable, wipe clean, child safe Little Greene paint

Weight and Stability
• Total weight: 50 kg (approx.)
• Designed for freestanding stability within commercial environments
• Wide footprint ensures a low centre of gravity
• Suitable for high traffic role play zones

Recommended Age Range
• 18 months – 8 years

Compliance
• Designed for indoor commercial role play environments
• All materials and finishes meet UK safety standards
• All paint used meets EN71 3 standards
• Rounded edges and non toxic coatings throughout

• Delivered free of charge* fully assembled
• No plumbing or electrics required
• This unit must be securely anchored to a wall or floor using appropriate fixings suitable for your premises
• Anchoring is essential to prevent tipping or movement during use
• Installation and anchoring should be carried out by a competent person
• Failure to properly secure the unit may result in serious injury

*Delivery is free across mainland UK.
Deliveries to the Highlands and Islands are not included in our free service due to courier surcharges. If your setting is in one of these regions, we’ll provide a clear, upfront delivery quote before you place your order.

Core props to dress the cart
• Wooden ice cream scoops and cones; assorted pretend flavours
• Display trays and small cake stands for tubs and toppings
• Chalkboard menu and wooden price tags
• Play cash register or pretend card reader
• Reusable paper cups, spoons, and napkins

Enhancements for learning and play
• Number cards and price tags for early maths activities
• Role badges (vendor, customer) and simple dress up items
• Recipe cards and order slips to support literacy and sequencing
• Sensory toppings tray with fabric textures and safe scented play items

Display suggestions
• Arrange flavours by colour to encourage vocabulary and sorting
• Use tiered trays to create an attractive display of tubs and cones
• Add a small chalkboard menu for daily specials and counting practice

What age group is the Ice Cream Cart Market Stall designed for?
All our market furniture is designed for ages 18 months – 8 years. Every unit is child height, stable, and built for independent, confident play.

How does ice cream role play support learning?
Ice cream role play strengthens communication and language, early maths, social skills, problem solving, and collaborative play. Children practise turn taking, money language, and real world interactions.

Are the Ice Cream Cart units made from real wood?
Yes — all units are crafted from high grade birch plywood with child safe finishes. This makes them durable, wipe clean, and suitable for high traffic nursery and school environments. All paint used meets EN71 3 standards.

Do I need accessories for the Ice Cream Cart Market Stall?
Accessories such as wooden scoops, cones, tubs, display trays, tills, and signage create the experience.

Can I buy other versions of the Market Stall?
You can purchase individual units (Greengrocer, Ice Cream Cart, Bakery, Street Food Stall) or combine them to create a complete market street. Many settings start with one or two units and expand over time.

Can I commission my own colours and signage for a Market Stall?
Yes — we offer a bespoke design service. Contact us to discuss your colour palette, signage artwork, branding, and creative ideas; we’ll provide options, lead times, and a quote.

Can the Ice Cream Cart Market Stall be used outside?
No — the Ice Cream Cart Market Stall is designed for indoor use only. It is built from birch plywood and MDF with child safe finishes that are not weatherproof. If you need an outdoor solution, we offer a purpose built outdoor market stall with weather resistant materials and finishes; contact us for specifications and a quote.

Are the units delivered assembled?
Yes — Market Stalls arrive fully assembled for immediate use.

How durable is the Ice Cream Cart Market Stall for commercial use?
Every piece is built for daily, high volume commercial play. Birch plywood and MDF construction, reinforced joints, and wipe clean finishes ensure long term durability in busy settings.

Can the Ice Cream Cart be used in role play villages or commercial play spaces?
Absolutely. The Market Range is designed for nurseries, schools, role play villages, children’s centres, and visitor attractions. The units are robust, visually cohesive, and built to withstand constant use.