The Islands of Guernsey have a number of provisions in place, which aim to ensure that where possible the islands are accessible for visitors with different access needs. Information about different considerations that will be important for visitors is listed on this page.
Beaches
There are many bays and beaches accessible for wheelchair users, with access points highlighted in this guide and beach wheelchairs are now available at Pembroke Bay. Visit gsybeachwheelchairs.com for full details.
Accessible Facilities & Parking
The island recognises the blue parking badge scheme and allows visiting blue badge holders to use the accessible (Blue badge) parking spaces. A map of the spaces in St Peter Port can be found here Blue badge parking.
A map that shows accessible facilities (including parking and toilets) across the island can be viewed here.
Transport
Guernsey’s low-floor buses are designed to carry passengers with disabilities and have kneeling suspension to make it easy to board - they are fully accessible for the vast majority of wheelchair users. Accessible taxis are also available on Guernsey.
Y-Push Chair
Members of the public can borrow the Y-Push in return for a donation. Please note there is a weight limit of 100Kg. The Y-push wheelchairs can be seen and demonstrated at Shop UnLtd at Beau Sejour. Enquiries and requests for loan form please call: 01481 724333.
Access information for venues and visitor attractions
The AccessAble guide is here to take the chance out of going out. To give you the accessibility information you need to work out if a place is going to be accessible for you. Use the guide to find wheelchair friendly venues or check out disabled access and facilities. The Guernsey guides can be found here Guernsey | AccessAble or by downloading the app from Google Play or the App Store.
The Ron Short Centre - UnLtd
The Ron Short Centre is a fully accessible shop and function hall, located at Beau Sejour Leisure Centre. They also have a changing places toilet facility & Y-Push Chair’s available to hire.
Function hall & shop
The function hall is fully accessible and available for hire whilst the shop features wide automatic doors with continuous flooring as well as a host of other carefully designed features with the disabled consumer in mind.
Healthcare Equipment
If you need to healthcare equipment on your visit please contact St John or Mercury Distribution.
Accessible toilet facilities
Access to most accessible public toilets is using the RADAR National Key System. Visitors are encouraged to bring their own key but if you need one, they are available from the Guernsey Information Centre, Health Connections and the Information Desk at Guernsey Airport.
The Ron Short Centre has a toilet facility which includes features available in other accessible toilets, but with more space as well as a powered hoist, a height adjustable changing table, a height adjustable toilet and a height adjustable wash basin.
Signpost Website
More information, if you are travelling to Guernsey with accessibility needs, can be found here.
