Sand & Water Tables
Our range of sand and water tables has been designed to encourage sensory exploration, creativity and hands-on learning in nurseries, preschools and early years classrooms. Whether children are experimenting with water, exploring different textures or engaging in collaborative messy play, our tables provide a durable and practical solution for everyday EYFS activities.
Built from high-quality materials, our water play tables and sand tables are suitable for both indoor and outdoor use, making them ideal for supporting investigation, communication and imaginative learning. Many of our designs include accessible heights, generous play areas and storage options to help practitioners create engaging learning environments.
Sand and water play works particularly well alongside our Art & Messy Play Furniture, helping children develop fine motor skills, language and early scientific thinking. You may also wish to explore our Outdoor Classroom Furniture for products that extend learning beyond the classroom, or browse our Storage Units to keep play resources organised and easily accessible.
Whether you’re creating a dedicated messy play area or enhancing an existing learning space, our sand and water tables offer a practical and engaging way to support exploration, discovery and child-led learning.
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Sand & Water TablesMobile Sand and Water Tray
£188.39 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sand & Water TablesPremium Water Tray Set
£268.05 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
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Investigation & DiscoverySensory Table
Price range: £564.84 through £626.46 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sand & Water TablesSplash Discover Set
£231.45 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page -
Sand & Water TablesSuper Water Tray Set
£375.70 Select options This product has multiple variants. The options may be chosen on the product page
Frequently Asked Questions about Sand & Water Tables
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Are sand and water trays suitable for nursery children?
Yes. Sand and water play is particularly well suited to nursery and Early Years environments because it encourages hands-on exploration and child-led learning. Different styles and heights allow practitioners to choose equipment appropriate for their children and setting. The Circular Water Tray also allows several children to gather around the tray and explore together.
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Can sand and water trays be used for activities other than sand and water?
Yes. A sand and water tray can be used with a wide variety of materials to create different sensory and investigative activities. Depending on the tray and the supervision available, practitioners can introduce natural materials and other resources to encourage sorting, measuring, pouring, experimenting and imaginative play.
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Do you have water trays that can be used on a table?
Yes. If you don’t need a full freestanding sand and water table, our Desk Top Water Trays provide smaller individual trays that can be positioned on a suitable table or work surface. They are a useful option for smaller group activities and settings where space is limited.
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What equipment can I use to create a dedicated sand and water play area?
The right setup will depend on the size of the space and the activities you want children to undertake. You can combine a sand and water tray or table with suitable play resources and nearby storage to create an organised activity area. For a larger water-play setup, the Super Water Tray Set provides another fantastic option.
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What is a sand and water tray used for in Early Years?
A sand and water tray provides children with opportunities for sensory, exploratory and imaginative play. Children can pour, scoop, measure, mix and investigate different materials, helping to develop fine motor skills, coordination, communication and early scientific thinking. Our Mobile Sand and Water Tray provides a practical option for creating a flexible sand and water play area in nurseries and Early Years settings.
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What should I look for when choosing a sand and water tray?
Consider the age and height of the children using it, the available space and whether you need the tray to be easily moved between different areas. A mobile design can be particularly useful in busy Early Years environments, while products such as our Premium Water Tray Set provide a complete solution for dedicated water play.
