Ice Cream Horse Box
Looking for ice cream in Bovey Tracey or a sweet treat during your visit to Dartmoor? Our Ice Cream Horse Box in the Games Garden at House of Marbles is the perfect place for families and visitors to cool down and enjoy the Devon sunshine.
Positioned beside our giant games, outdoor seating and marble play area, the horse box serves a delicious range of ice cream, sorbet, hot drinks, cold drinks and snacks throughout selected opening periods across the year.
Whether you’re visiting the museums, exploring the Games Garden or simply enjoying a sunny afternoon in Bovey Tracey, it’s the ideal spot to pause, relax and treat yourself.
A Perfect Sunny-Day Treat
When the warmer weather arrives, there’s nothing better than enjoying an ice cream while spending time outdoors in the Games Garden. With plenty of seating nearby, space for children to play and our giant marble attractions just steps away, the Ice Cream Horse Box is designed to be part of the wider House of Marbles experience.
Whether you’re taking a break between exploring our marble runs, enjoying lunch at The Old Pottery Restaurant or simply soaking up the atmosphere, it’s the perfect spot to pause and cool down.
Delicious Ice Cream Flavours
From classic Vanilla and rich Chocolate, to refreshing Mango & Lime Sorbet and indulgent Honeycomb, there’s plenty to tempt all ages at our Ice Cream Horse Box. You’ll also regularly find favourites including Mint Choc Chip, Salted Caramel, Coconut, Strawberries & Cream and Rich Coffee – perfect for cooling down on a sunny Devon day in the Games Garden.
Flavours may vary throughout the season, so there’s often something new to discover on your next visit!
More Than Just Ice Cream
Alongside our ice cream and sorbet selection, the Horse Box also serves a range of hot drinks, cold drinks and light snacks throughout selected opening periods. From an afternoon coffee break to after-school treats with the family, it’s a relaxed and welcoming addition to the Games Garden experience.
Throughout the year, we also occasionally run special seasonal openings and after-school treat sessions, particularly during school holidays and warmer afternoons.
Located in the Games Garden
The Ice Cream Horse Box is located within the Games Garden at House of Marbles in Bovey Tracey, Devon – home to giant games, outdoor family fun, marble play areas and plenty of seating for relaxing in the sunshine.
Entry to House of Marbles is free, with plenty of free parking available on-site.
Opening Times
Opening times for the Ice Cream Horse Box vary throughout the year depending on weather and seasonal events at House of Marbles. The Horse Box is commonly open during:
🍦 Devon school holidays
🍦 Sunny weekends
🍦 Seasonal events
🍦 Selected after-school treat sessions
For the latest opening times, flavours and special announcements, we recommend checking our social media channels before visiting.
Recognised Venue
We have been recognised by a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence Awards in consecutive years from 2014 - 2019, and the new Traveller’s Choice Award in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 and 2026!
