And there are certain places in the city where you should always be able to find one.
Although some vans still travel from place to place, playing a jaunty tune when the arrive, there are certain places in the city where vans operate from a permanent ‘pitch’, often rented from Sheffield Council.
We asked Sheffield Council where these where, and have put together this list to show the places where you are likely to find an ice cream van this week if you’re longing for a ‘99’ in the hot sun.
You can see the list below.
1. Barker's Pool
A customer buys an ice cream at the permanent ice cream van site on Barker's Pool, near Sheffield City Hall. Photo: David Kessen, National World | National World Photo: David Kessen
2. The Peace Gardens
A queue for ice creams at the van at the Peace Gardens in Sheffield city centre which is always at this site. Photo: David Kessen, National World | National World Photo: David Kessen
3. Fargate
The permanent ice cream van on Fargate is now near Marks and Spencer. It was previously at the bottom of the street while the street was being remodelled. Photo: David Kessen, National World | National World Photo: David Kessen
4. Endcliffe Park
Endcliffe Park, near Ecclesall Road, is one of a number of parks with an ice cream van all the time. Photo: Google | Google Photo: Google