Attractions

The following list of attractions should be used only as a guide. Guests with special requirements are strongly advised to contact hotels directly to check facilities prior to making a reservation.

Jersey Museum
St Helier.
Tel: 01534 633300
Web:www.jerseyheritagetrust.org
Lift access to all floors and Audio guide available. Disabled toilets. There is also a café and gift shop within the Museum. Ramps provide access to all areas in the main Museum and wheelchair access to one floor of the Merchant’s House. A hearing loop is available in the audio-visual theatre. Dedicated disabled parking spaces available. Closed from 29th Jan - 2nd February 2007 for general maintenance.

Hamptonne Country Life Museum
St Lawrence.
Tel: 01534 863955
Web:www.jerseyheritagetrust.org
Disabled toilet. Full access to the ground floors of all buildings including the cider barn, restored houses and café. Cars permitted to stop directly outside to set down visitors. Grass areas are also available within the campus. Disabled access to the animal paddock, wild flower and sensory gardens.

Jersey War Tunnels
St Lawrence.
Tel: 01534 863442
Web: www.jerseywartunnels.com
All the side room displays have enough space for wheelchairs and all cabinet information and displays can easily be viewed. Everything is on the ground floor. A wheelchair is provided if necessary, as it is a long walk. Disabled toilet. Cafeteria is also disabled friendly.

Maritime Museum & Occupation Tapestry Gallery
St Helier.
Tel: 01534 811043
Web: www.jerseyheritagetrust.org
Shared facilities with the Maritime Museum.
Full access with ramps, lift to second floor with Braille control buttons, and two stair lifts to upper levels. Toilet facilities available. Limited parking at the rear of the building.
Audio guide and Braille book 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. Dedicated disabled parking spaces – please call in advance. Many of the exhibits have sound elements and may be touched.

Elizabeth Castle
St Helier.
Tel: 01534 723971
Web: www.jerseyheritagetrust.org
Disabled toilets in parade ground.
Access to exhibitions and Castle Mount very limited. Wheelchair users must contact puddleducks in advance to ensure transport (07797 741 301).

Living Legend
St Peter.
Tel: 01534 485496
Web: www.jerseyslivinglegend.co.je
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 is accessible and disabled toilets are available.  Loop system.

Durrell Wildlife Conservation Trust (Jersey Zoo)
Trinity.
Tel: 01534 860000
Web: www.durrellwildlife.org
Beautifully set in extensive grounds. Good access to view important collection of endangered species. Toilet for the disabled in entrance building and also in the Café Dodo which has ramped access. 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. For further information please look at the shopmobility information on page 8.

Fort Regent Leisure Centre
St Helier.
Tel: 01534 500200
Web: www.gov.je/esc
Disabled parking. Access to most activities. A wheelchair map is available. Disabled toilets. Free entry for the disabled.

Eric Young Orchid Foundation
Trinity.
Tel: 01534 861963
Ramped entrance but all on one level. Some aisles between plants are rather too narrow for wheelchairs.

Battle of Flowers Museum
St Ouen.
Tel: 01534 482408
Suitable for wheelchair users. Steep ramp into the entrance from the car park, and ramp access to all the exhibits. Some steps into the café.

Jersey Lavender Farm
St Brelade. Tel: 01534 742933
Web: www.jerseylavender.co.uk
Ramp at the entrance. Suitable for visitors in wheelchairs. Disabled toilet. Wheelchair available if required.

Jersey Pottery
Gorey.
Tel: 01534 850850
Web: www.jerseypottery.com
All facilities on the ground floor. All the doors have easy access. Numerous disabled toilets. Very suitable place to visit, with very popular restaurant.

Bouchet Agateware Pottery
St Ouen.
Tel: 01534 482345
Web: www.agateware.co.uk
Especially designed and equipped to offer good access for the disabled.  No toilets or café.

Jersey Pearl
St Ouen’s Bay, St Ouen.
Tel: 01534 862137
Web: www.worldpearl.com
Ramped access throughout. Disabled toilets.

Jersey Goldsmiths
Lion Park, St Lawrence.
Tel: 01534 482098
Web: www.jerseygoldsmiths.com
Ramped entrance. All on ground floor. All facilities are easily accessible. Disabled toilets.

Pallot Steam, Motor & General Museum
Trinity.
Tel: 01534 865307
Free admission for visitors in wheelchairs.  Disabled toilet facilities accessible by ramp. Nearly all museum displays are at ground floor level.

Catherine Best Jewellers & Restaurant
St Peter.
Tel: 01534 485777
Web: www.catherinebest.com
The Channel Islands’ most renowned jewellery designer. Completely disabled friendly.