Useful Information about Guernsey

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Beach guide Island Access Guide 2021 Living with dementia- driving

  • Transport

    • Please follow the link to find information about different transport options including driving, taxis, buses, air and sea transport. Transport and travel page

  • Accommodation

  • Activities

    • Guernsey has many places to visit and things to do. Follow the link to visit Guernsey for a list of ideas, and check accessibility with AccessAble.
    • Beau sejour leisure centre and cinema. For more information follow the link Beau sejour.
    • Oatlands activity Centre. For more information follow the link oatlands
    • The Mallard cinema. For more information follow the link mallard cinema
    • Friquet garden centre 01481 253 684 has an indoor and outdoor children's play area.
    • Guernsey has many lovely beaches but these have varied access for anyone with a physical disability. A Beach access guide has been produced and this can be viewed by following the link pdf icon Beach Guide [4Mb]and it is also available as a download on this page.

  • Places of interest

    • Guernsey has many places of interest but many of the heritage sites are not accessible to wheelchair users. The following are accessible but for more information about accessibility check with AccessAble.
    • Guernsey Museum at Candie Gardens houses permanent exhibitions showing the Archaeology of Guernsey, Treasures from around the world held in their collection and the Folklore of Guernsey with an Art Gallery, shop and cafe.
    • Folk and Costume museum at Saumarez Park. Step back in time and enjoy the fascinating historic collections unique to this island with a visit to The Museum at Saumarez Park.
    • Guernsey Tapestry at St James illustrates 1000 years of history in 10 embroidered panels.
    • Bruce Russell Gold and Silversmiths. Browse the showroom or walk around their beautiful 6 acres of gardens and nature reserve.
    • Catherine Best Studio a two generation family business that takes pride in exceptional craftsmanship and undeniably distinctive jewellery.

  • Equipment purchase and hire

    • Guardian Medical Guernsey
      • Provide equipment to help with your care. This includes stairlists and homelifts, wheelchairs and mobility scooters, first aid, hygiene and medical supplies and the hire of equipment. See the website Guardian medical or phone 01481 729 268.
    • Mercury distibution
      • Supply leading brands including daily living aids, stairlifts, beds, hoists and chairs. See the website Mercury distribution, or phone 01481 72112.
    • Guernsey Mobility
      • Guernsey Mobility are stockists of a wide range of mobility scooters, wheelchairs, rollator walkers, riser recliner armchairs, cabin cars and so much more.They have a showroom at Landes du Marche to see the range they currently have in stock or browse the websites of their suppliers. See the website Home | guernsey-mobility (guernseymobility.gg) or phone 07911 765917 or email ian@guernseymobility.gg

  • Access Guides

    • The AccessAble website includes accessibility information about visitor accommodation, shops, restaurants, pubs, public toilets, visitor facilities and venues.
    • Two printable guides have been produced.
    • pdf icon Island Access Guide 2021 [706kb] and pdf icon Beach guide [4Mb]
    • These guides can also be download this from this page.

  • Sunflower lanyard

    • The lanyard can be worn by those with a hidden disability. This indicates to others that they might require additional assistance or require more time to perform a task.
    • The lanyards are available at the Guernsey Airport Information desk, the Guernsey Information Centre and from Health connections.
    • More information about the hidden disabilities lanyards can be found here. Hidden disabilities

  • Radar Keys for accessible toilets

    • Guernsey is part of the National Radar Key scheme. if you have brought your own key, yuo can use it in Guernsey.
    • If you need to acquire a key these are available from:
      • Guernsey Information Centre Tel  01481 223552, the
      • Information Desk at Guernsey airport Tel 01481 236267 or
      • Health Connections (at the Princess Elizabeth Hospital) Tel 01481 227470.
      • States Property Services at Sir Charles Frossard House. Follow this link for accessibility information.