Ice-cream van

£5,500.00 excluding VAT

Transform your play space with our Freestanding Ice Cream Van Role-Play Unit, a premium wooden role-play resource designed for nurseries, schools, early years settings, role-play villages and visitor attractions. Children can scoop, serve, decorate and sell pretend ice creams while developing communication skills, early maths, social interaction and imaginative play. Built from durable commercial-grade plywood and finished in child-safe paint, this eye-catching ice cream shop role-play station creates an engaging pretend play experience that supports learning through play and real-world role-play opportunities.
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A vibrant, fully immersive ice cream van experience where children can take orders, serve customers and explore real-world role-play through fun, engaging and imaginative play opportunities.

The Role-Play Villages’ Freestanding Ice Cream Van  is a premium wooden vehicle‑style play unit designed for commercial role‑play environments. Children can scoop, serve, price, and decorate pretend ice creams while engaging in meaningful, purposeful play that strengthens communication, early maths, sequencing, and social interaction.

Crafted from high‑grade faced plywood and finished in child‑safe paint, this freestanding van combines visual impact with long‑term durability. Its realistic silhouette, serving hatch, and playful detailing make it ideal for nurseries, schools, role‑play villages, and visitor attractions looking to elevate their indoor play provision.

Whether used as a standalone feature or as part of a full role-play village, the Ice Cream Van adds lots of play opportunities, role‑play depth, and endless imaginative value.

Specifications

Overall Dimensions

  • Overall height: 1400 mm
  • Overall width: 1200 mm
  • Overall depth: 2000 mm

Construction

  • Material: High‑grade faced plywood
  • Joinery: Concealed fixings; glued and screwed structural joints
  • Edges: Rounded, child‑safe radii
  • Finish: Durable, wipe‑clean, child‑safe coatings

Weight and Stability

  • Total weight: 250 kg (approx.)
  • Designed for stability within commercial environments
  • Wide footprint ensures a low centre of gravity
  • Suitable for high‑traffic role‑play zones

Recommended Age Range

3 – 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

Installation & Delivery

  • Delivered and fully assembled onsite via our specialist team
  • No plumbing or electrics required

Delivery is charged separately. We’ll provide a clear, upfront delivery quote before you place your order.

Styling and Prop Ideas (not included in price)

Core Props to Dress the Ice Cream Van

  • Wooden ice cream scoops and cones; assorted pretend flavours
  • Display tubs and topping trays
  • Chalkboard menu and wooden price tags
  • Play cash register or pretend card reader
  • Reusable paper cups, spoons, and napkins
  • Dress‑up items: vendor apron, branded hat, lightweight overalls for imaginative role‑play

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
  • Dress‑up enhancements: colour‑matched aprons, themed hats, and washable overalls to deepen role‑play and support independence routines

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 chalkboard menu for daily specials and counting practice

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is the Ice Cream Van designed for?
All our vehicle units are designed for ages 3 – 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.

Is the Ice Cream Van made from real wood?
All our vehicles and furniture is crafted from high‑grade faced plywood with child‑safe finishes. This makes them durable, wipe‑clean, and suitable for high‑traffic nursery and school environments.

Do I need accessories for the Ice Cream Van?
Accessories such as scoops, cones, tubs, display trays, tills, signage, and dress‑up items create the full experience.

Can I buy other versions of vehicles?
You can purchase other variants such as a police van or a fire engine. Vehicle units such as the Ice Cream Van can be added as standalone features or integrated into themed zones.

Can I commission my own colours and signage?
Yes — we offer a bespoke graphics 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 Van be used outside?
Our standard Freestanding Ice Cream Van is designed for indoor use only. It is built from faced plywood with child‑safe finishes that are not weatherproof. If you do need an outdoor solution, we offer a purpose‑built outdoor version with weather‑resistant materials. Please contact us for a quote.

Are the units delivered assembled?
No all vehicles are fully assembled on site by our specialist team.

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

Can the Ice Cream Van be used in role‑play villages or commercial play spaces?
Absolutely. The DKMD Role Play Villages Vehicle 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.

Weight 250 kg

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