Ice cream vans in Cardiff
Ice cream van tracker for Cardiff
A live tracker for Cardiff ice cream vans, from Bute Park to Roath Park and Cardiff Bay.
Ice cream vans in Cardiff
Cardiff is compact, with a big park running right through the middle and a waterfront nearby. On a sunny day people spread between Bute Park, Roath Park and the Bay, and a van needs to be easy to find.
A live link lets customers follow you rather than guess where you are.
Who looks for an ice cream van in Cardiff, and when
People search for an ice cream van in Cardiff on warm weekends and busy event days, often when they are already in a park or by the water. A quick map answer helps them decide where to walk.
Where ice cream vans trade in Cardiff
Vans work a mix of estates, event days and busy open spaces. These are some well-known places in and around Cardiff where people gather in warm weather. Whether you can trade at any of them is a matter for the relevant council or landowner, so always check first.
- Bute Park. A large riverside park beside the castle, busy on sunny days.
- Roath Park. A popular park with a lake in the north of the city.
- Cardiff Bay. The waterfront area with plenty of visitors in summer.
- Llandaff Fields. A wide open space in the west of the city.
Event days bring big crowds into the centre. A permanent QR code and link mean people who find you once can find you again.
How RouteServe helps customers find your van
Open RouteServe on your phone and tap start when you head out. Customers scan the QR code on your van or open your permanent link and see where you are now on a live map. They do not need an app or an account. When you tap pause or end, your public map disappears completely, so nobody sees where you park up. Your link and QR code never change, so you can print them once. See the how it works page for the full picture, or read our guide on QR codes on your van.
Licensing and chimes in Cardiff
Street trading in Wales is covered by the street trading licence guidance on GOV.UK. Rules and fees are set by each council, so check with the council for Cardiff before you trade, and find yours with the local council finder.
Rules on ice cream van chimes also apply in Wales. The England code of practice should not be assumed to apply here, so check with the council for Cardiff about what applies where you trade.
For a general overview, see our street trading licence basics guide.
Cardiff FAQs
Questions about using RouteServe in Cardiff.
How do Cardiff customers see where my van is?
They scan your QR code or tap your RouteServe link and the live map opens in their phone browser. No app is needed.
Is the link permanent?
Yes. Your link and QR code never change, so you can print them once.
Does RouteServe charge commission?
No. It is £9.99 a month or £99 a year after a 30 day free trial.
Do I need a licence to sell ice cream from a van in Cardiff?
Rules and fees are set by the council, not by RouteServe. Check with the council for Cardiff about street trading, food business registration and chimes before you trade.
Ready for your next round in Cardiff
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