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Disabled Access Information
The information on this page has been compiled from various sources. We hope that it will help to make your stay in Jersey as enjoyable as possible. The following details are intended as a guide only, and we advise that, before booking any trip, you consult the airline and accommodation to ensure that their facilities are suitable for your needs. We can accept no responsibility. However, we would be grateful for any comments you would like to make about the facilities offered at these establishments, or indeed if there are other facilities available which are not currently listed.
Airlines
See our travel pages for travel to Jersey. Most airlines are able to transport disabled passengers and passengers requiring assistance. However, you MUST advise them of your exact requirements at the time of booking.
Accommodation
Premises specially designed for handicapped personsSelection of accommodation with some disabled accessMaison Des Landes Hotel
St.OuenTel: 481683
Fax: 485327Maximum number accommodated 41 (disabled and family/friends)
Indoor heated pool and many amenities for the disabled
Open mid March to mid November.Check with hotel direct for exact accessibility. Accommodation is in alphabetical order, not order of grade, facilities or standard.
Hotel name Parish Tel Location Map Rooms Prices Atlantic St Brelade 744101 Coastal G5 50 £77 - £117 Beau Rivage Hotel St Brelade 745983 Beach H5 27 £20 - £58 Beausite Hotel Grouville 857577 Coastal N5 76 £36 - £56 De France St Helier 614100 Town outskirts L5 290 £75 - £150 Grand St Helier 288454 Coastal L5 118 £75 - £150 La Place St Brelade 744261 Countryside H5 42 £70 - £102 Laurels St Helier 730670 Town outskirts L5 37 £25 - £45 Longueville Manor St Saviour 725501 Countryside M5 29 £100 - £275 Mayfair St Helier 735551 Town centre L5 233 £30 - £46 Monaco St Helier 724663 Town outskirts L5 36 £28 - £38 Monterey St Helier 873006 Town outskirts L5 73 £36 - £49 Sarum Hotel Adults only St Helier 758163 Town outskirts L5 49 £23 - £48 Somerville St Brelade 741226 Coastal J5 59 £39 - £55
Tourist Attractions
HistoricalFamily
- La Hougue Bie
Grouville
Tel: 853823
Interesting to see but given its age and design, very difficult for disabled.
- Elizabeth Castle (200k image)
St Helier
Tel: 723971
Interesting to see but given its age and design, very difficult for disabled.
- Mont Orgueil Castle (100k image)
Gorey
Tel: 853292
Interesting to see but given its age and design, very difficult for disabled.
- Jersey Museum
St.Helier
Tel: 730511
Ideal for the handicapped. Lift access to all floors, and audio guide available. Cafe and gift shop. Toilet for the disabled available.Special Interest
- Sunset Nurseries Flower Centre
St Peter
Tel:482090
Tea garden and gift shop, sand sculpture in one of the greenhouses. Disabled toilet
- Living Legend
St Peter
Tel: 485496
The Living Legend is equipped with disabled facilities. A lift is available to take you inside to watch the 'special effects' show, a small part of which is inaccessible due to steps. Restaurant and toilets for the disabled are available.
- Fort Regent Leisure Centre
St Helier
Tel: 500200
Parking for disabled, access to most activities. Ask for the well produced wheelchair map on arrival. Free entry for the disabled. Toilets for the disabled.
- Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust
Les Augres Manor
La Profunde Rue
Trinity
Tel: 864666
Beautifully set in extensive grounds. Good access to view important collection of endangered species. Toilets for the disabled in entrance building and also in Cafe Dodo which has ramped access. Some facilities for visually impaired.
- Jersey Bowl
St Peter
Tel: 490444
Fully accessible. Lanes 1 and 24 cater for wheelchairs. Advise staff when booking. Toilet facilities for the disabled. This complex also has a bar, restaurant and snack foods.Local Craft
- Eric Young Orchid Foundation
Trinity
Tel: 861963
Ramped entrance all one level . Some aisles between plants are rather small for wheelchairs.
- Howard Davis Park
St Helier
Tel:731181
Toilets for the disabled are available and the entrances are accessible, but most paths are beaten earth.
- Battle of Flowers Museum
St Ouen
Tel: 482408
There is a steep ramp into the entrance from the car park, but there is access to all exhibits by ramps. There are steps into the cafe but there is seating outside. The museum is suitable for wheelchair users.
Retail Attractions
- Lavender Farm
St Brelade
Tel: 742933
Ramp at entrance. Very suitable for visitors in wheelchairs. Cafe with toilet for the disabled. Wheelchair available if required.
- La Mare Vineyards
St Mary
Tel: 481178
Garden walk more suitable for the ambulant disabled. Ramps to winery. No toilets for the disabled.
- Jersey Pottery
Gorey
Tel: 851119
All on ground floor. Spacious work room. All the doors have easy access. Toilets for the disabled are in each section. Very suitable place to visit. Highly recommended restaurant on the premises.
- Bouchet Agateware Pottery
St Ouen
Tel: 482345
This has been specially designed and equipped to make the access for disabled good. No toilets or cafe.
For a full list of all visitor attractions consult the Jersey Tourism poster on the noticeboard at your hotel.
- Jersey Goldsmiths
St Ouen
Tel: 482098
Ramped access. Toilets for the disabled.
- Jersey Pearl
St John
Tel: 862137
Ramped entrance. All on the ground floor. Everything easily accessible. Toilets for the disabled are available.
Pubs
Jersey pubs welcome everyone but only those most recently renovated provide good access for the disabled. Among those are the following:
- Devonshire, First Tower
- La Marquanderie, St Brelade
- Old Portelet Inn, St Brelade
- Pembroke Hotel, Grouville
- Royal, St Martin
- The Star, St Peter
- Tipsy Toad Townhouse, St Helier
Restaurants
Jersey has a wide variety of restaurants to suit all tastes. Unfortunately some of the older buildings have restricted wheelchair access. We advise you to check when booking. For style and price of restaurant preferred refer to Jersey Tourism's Good Eating Guide. The following have suitable access and toilets for disabled patrons:
- Bistro Frere, Rozel
- Bistro Elena, Gorey (April-October)
- Isola Bella, First Tower
Cinemas/Theatres
Libraries
Port
Airport
Disabled Toilets
Radar LocksAll Public toilets for disabled persons have radar locks so do not forget to bring your key with you. If you do forget, you can hire a key from Jersey Tourism's Visitor Services Centre or the Town Hall in St Helier - Tel: 811811. A £5 returnable deposit will be required.The following toilets for the disabled can be found in and around St Helier:Travelling West are:
- Weighbridge
- Minden Place
- Patriotic Street
- Snow Hill
- West Park
- Parade Gardens
- La Collette Walk
- Conway Street
- Green Street (Carpark)
Travelling East are:
- Millbrook Park
- Bel Royal
- Beaumont
- La Haule
- St Aubin
- Red Houses
- Ouaisne
- St Brelade's Bay
- Corbiere
- La Pulente
- Le Braye
- Les Laveurs (St Ouens Bay)
- Greve de Lecq
- Millard's Corner
- La Mare
- Le Hocq
- La Rocque
- Gorey Common
- Gorey House
- St Catherine's
- Rozel
Details of all church and synagogue services are available from Jersey Tourism's Visitor Services Centre and published in the Friday evening edition of the Jersey Evening Post. Some churches have induction loop systems.
Orange Badge
You can use your Orange Badge in the Island.
Taxi/Coach Services
The first three listed are taxis with the proper access, meaning the wheelchair can go in the back, without having to be folded up.
- David Rankin
Tel: 744897 or 741142
A converted Vauxhall Astra, which can take the person in the wheelchair plus two passengers. No evening bookings which involve late night returns.
- Flying Dragon
Tel: 888333
Runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. One taxi with space for wheelchair, and a passenger.
- Luxicabs
Tel: 727251 (24 hours)
They have one black cab converted to take a wheelchair. 24 hours service.All Public taxis from Broad Street, the Weighbridge, Snow Hill, Airport and Harbour have space in their boot for a wheelchair depending on luggage.
- Pioneer Coaches
St Helier
Tel: 725100
Bedford Riva vehicle which takes a total of 12 passengers, 4 in wheelchairs plus 8 with impaired mobility. Tail lift. Available for excursions. Pioneer will accept and assist disabled passengers for their normal coach tours.
Car Hire
Equipment Hire
The following organisations will hire specialised equipment for the disabled:Local Charities: Please consult the yellow pages in the telephone directory.
- Guardian Medical Supplies Centre
Savile Street
St Helier
Tel: 732335
- The Hire Shop
Millbrook
Tel: 873699
- Red Cross
Mrs De La Haye
Tel: 722180
Last updated: 10th of October 2007 by JerseyWeb