Disability Guide to Jersey

There are various facilities in place to ensure that disabled visitors to Jersey are as comfortable as possible and can enjoy the many attractions that Jersey has to offer. A list of disabled friendly hotels is provided, as a rough guide only, but to give you an idea of possible hotels to stay and the disabled facilities they offer. A list of attractions shows disabled friendly Jersey tourist attractions so you can plan what to see and do in your visit to Jersey.

Jersey Accommodation for the Disabled

List of accommodation in Jersey with disabled facilities…

Jersey Attractions for the Disabled

Below are the disabled friendly attractions in Jersey with a description of their facilities:

Jersey Museum

Jersey Museum has lift access to all floors and an audio guide is available. Ramps provide access to all areas in the main Museum and wheelchair access to one floor of the Merchant’s House. There is also a cafe and gift shop within the Museum. A hearing loop is available in the audio-visual theatre. Disabled toilets and dedicated disabled parking spaces available.

» Information about Jersey Museum

Hamptonne Country Life Museum

Wheelchair access to ground floors of all buildings including the cider barn, restored houses and cafe. Cars are permitted to stop directly outside to drop off visitors. There is disabled access to the animal paddock, wild flower and sensory gardens. Disabled toilet available.

» Information about Hamptonne Country Life Museum

Jersey War Tunnels

Everything is on the ground floor and all the side room displays at the Jersey War Tunnels have enough space for wheelchairs and displays can easily be viewed. A wheelchair is provided if necessary and there is a disabled toilet. Cafeteria is also disabled friendly.

» Information about Jersey War Tunnels

Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry

The Maritime Museum and Occupation Tapestry share facilities. There is full disabled access with ramps, a lift to second floor with Braille control buttons, and two stair lifts to upper levels. Toilet facilities are available and there is limited parking at the rear of the building. Audio guides and Braille books are available for the tapestry.

Loop system in certain areas of the Maritime Museum: art gallery on one level, globe, exhibit, television monitors, welk storyteller. Information cupboards and display tables are at wheelchair level. Maritime museum has studded flooring to indicate change in floor level where appropriate.

» Information about Maritime Museum
» Information about Occupation Tapestry

Elizabeth Castle

Access to the exhibitions and Castle Mount are very limited. Wheelchair users must contact puddleducks in advance to ensure transport (07797 721 050). There are disabled toilets in parade ground. A free audio podcast tour is available to guide you around the castle.

» Information about Elizabeth Castle

Living Legend

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. The restaurant is also accessible and disabled toilets are available. There is a loop system.

» Information about Living Legend

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Beautifully set in extensive grounds, there is plenty of room for wheelchair users. There is good access to view the collections of endangered species. A toilet for the disabled is in the entrance building and also in the Cafe Dodo which has ramped access.

There are some facilities for the visually impaired, although guide dogs are not accepted due to free ranging species and disease. Loop system. Some uneven pathways. Please note a shopmoblity scheme operates at Jersey Zoo.

» Information about Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust

Jersey Lavender Farm

There is a ramp at the entrance for wheelcahir users – Jersey Lavender Farm is suitable for visitors in wheelchairs. Wheelchair is available if required and there is a disabled toilet.

» Jersey Lavender Farm

Cinema & Theatres with Disabled Facilities

Below are the disabled friendly cinemas and theatres in Jersey:

Cineworld, the Waterfront Centre, Saint Helier

All cinemas are accessible although advance booking is recommended.

Jersey Arts Centre, Phillips Street, Saint Helier

Ramp access into the building. Lift available to first floor gallery, art rooms and theatre – also access via ground floor. Disabled toilet on ground floor. Loop System available. Advisable to pre-book tickets in advance.

Jersey Opera House, Gloucester Street, Saint Helier

Lift to all floors and seats available for disabled users. Disabled toilet. Loop system.

Hotels that Accept Guide and Hearing Dogs

If you are visiting Jersey from the British Isles or the Republic of Ireland, you may bring your pet or your guide or hearing dog with you. You will also need the permission of your chosen Jersey accommodation. See below for a list of hotels in Jersey which allow guide and hearing dogs by prior arrangement:

The Club Hotel & Spa, Saint Helier (4 Star Hotel) – Access all areas
Beachcombers Hotel, Grouville (3 Star Hotel) – Access all areas
Hotel Cristina, Saint Aubin (3 Star Hotel) – Not permitted in the restaurant
Moorings Hotel, Saint Martin (3 Star Hotel) – Not in public areas, no lift, lots of stairs
The Revere Hotel, Saint Helier (3 Star Hotel) – Not permitted in the restaurant
Merton Hotel, Saint Saviour (3 Star Hotel) – Access all areas
Shakespeare Hotel, Saint Clement (3 Star Hotel) – Must be on a lead in restaurant & bar
Talana Hotel, Saint Saviour (2 Star Hotel) – Access all areas
West View Hotel, Saint Mary (2 Star Hotel) – Not permitted in the restaurant

Jersey Tourist Attractions with the Loop System

The Hearing Loop System is a special type of sound system for use by people with hearing aids. Below are the tourist attractions, establishments and places of worship in Jersey which offer the loop system to people with hearing difficulties.

Jersey Tourist Attractions with the Loop System

Jersey Museum, Saint Helier
Maritime Museum, Saint Helier
Jersey Opera House
Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust, Trinity
Jersey Arts Centre
Jersey Living Legend Village
Masonic Temple

Establishments with the Loop System

Jersey Tourism
HSBC Bank
Diabetes Centre
Jersey Hospice
States Chambers
Jersey Airport
Lloyds TSB
Fort Regent (Don Theatre)
New Forum Cinema – screen 1
Hearing Resources Centre
Grouville Town Hall
Saint Helier Town Hall
General Hospital

Places of Worship with the Loop System

Gorey Methodist
La Rocque Methodist
Saint Aubin on the Hill
Saint Clement (Parish Church)
All Saints
The Bay Church
Saint Andrew
Saint Helier (Parish Church)
Saint Mary and St Peter
Saint Thomas
Sion Methodist
Saint Lawrence (Parish Church)
Tesson Chapel
Saint Mary (Parish Church)
Saint George
Bethesda Methodist
Saint Peter (Parish Church)
Saint Saviour (Parish Church)
Ebenezer Methodist
Grouville Parish
Saint Aubin Methodist
Saint Brelade (Parish Church)
Samares Methodist
Baptist Church
Salvation Army
Saint Columba’s
Saint Helier Methodist Centre
Saint Paul
Saint John Parish
United Reformed Church
Saint Matthew (Glass Church)
Our Lady, St Martin
Bethlehem Methodist
Saint Ouen (Parish Church)
Philadelphie Methodist
Georgetown Methodist
Saint Luke

Jersey Pubs & Restaurants for the Disabled

Below are the disabled friendly pubs and restaurants in Jersey:

Pubs with Disabled Access

L’Auberge du Nord, Route du Nord, Saint John
La Pulente, La Route de la Pulente, Saint Brelade
The Landmark, La Marquanderie Hill, Saint Brelade
Old Portelet Inn, Portelet Bay, Saint Brelade
Pembroke, La Grande Route des Sablons, Grouville
Royal St Martin, Grande Route de Faldouet, Saint Martin
Star & Tipsy Toad, St Peter’s Village, Saint Peter
Tenby Bars, The Bulwarks, St Aubin’s Village, Saint Brelade
Tipsy Toad Townhouse, New Street, Saint Helier

Restaurants with Disabled Access

Cafe Bar – Pomme d’Or Hotel , Saint Helier, Jersey
Cafe Gold, Jersey Goldsmiths, Lion Park, Saint Lawrence, Jersey
Greenhills Country Hotel Restaurant, St Peter’s Valley, Saint Peter, Jersey
Gardener’s Tea Room, Ransoms Garden Centre, La Grande Route de Faldouet, Saint Martin
Jersey Pottery Garden Restaurant, Gorey Village, Grouville, Jersey
Spinnakers Bar & Grill, Jersey Pottery, Gorey Village, Grouville, Jersey
Saint James Winebar, 5-7 James Streer, Saint Helier, Jersey
Tipsy Toad Town House, 57 New Street, Saint Helier, Jersey