Play Sand, also known as play pit sand or sandbox sand, is a type of sand specifically formulated and processed for use in children's play areas. It's cleaner and finer than regular building sands, making it safer and more enjoyable for kids to play with.

Play Sand can be used for outdoor sand pits, play areas, volley ball courts and creating artificial beaches.

Yes, Play Sand is specifically designed with children's safety in mind. It undergoes rigorous processing and testing to ensure it's free from harmful chemicals, toxins, and sharp objects. However, adult supervision is still recommended during play to prevent accidents.

Play Sand should be laid at 100-150mm depth. Typically, one of our Bulk Bags will cover 4m2 at 150mm depth. For larger areas you may wish to use our quantity calculator located at the top right hand side of this page under the grey "How Much Will I Need" tab. Simply enter your measurements to reveal the required tonnage. Please be sure to enter the length and width figures in metres and the depth in millimetres to give the correct quantity.

Play Sand should be spread evenly with a rake or shovel at 100-150mm depth. It is advisable to keep the sand moist, not only to make the sand easy to mold, but also to reduce the risk of the sand blowing away in exposed areas.

No, Play Sand should be used outdoors and kept moist to prevent the sand from blowing away and also to make it easier to mold.

Play Sand can be purchased right here! Bulk Bags can be purchased at the top right hand corner of this page. Simply enter the delivery postcode and the delivered price will be shown. You can then add the item to the shopping cart and complete the checkout process where you will be offered our available delivery dates. Larger loose orders of 10 tonnes or more will require a bespoke quote to enable us to apply any bulk discounts. A quote request can also be submitted at the top right hand corner of this page. Deliveries are usually made within 3-5 working days.