Beach Wheelchairs

Great Yarmouth introduced specially designed beach wheelchairs in 2014 with large pneumatic wheels which just slide over sand so that you can all* enjoy the beach.

Whether it's a lazy day on the sand, or a brisk stroll along the beach in spring or autumn with the dog, come and hire a beach wheelchair so that everyone in the family can enjoy the sand.

Pushers are required as it's a little tricky to manhandle the wheels in the usual way, however users of our beach wheelchairs in previous years were delighted to be able to get on the sand without having to be dug out again and several commented that it had been years since they had been able to go on the beach in a more traditional wheelchair.

*Please note that you must be able to transfer yourself from your usual wheelchair onto a beach wheelchair as unfortunately we do not have a hoist available. The chairs are supplied with a chest strap but do not have a head support. The maximum weight is 18 stone (252 lbs / 114kg). Children should be at least 3' (92cm) tall to fit in the chair.

This year 2023, we have two beach wheelchairs available to hire - one for Great Yarmouth beach and one for Gorleston beach.  Hire is free but pre-booking is essential.  One booking per day is taken for each wheelchair.

To book the Great Yarmouth beach wheelchair please email marketing@great-yarmouth.gov.uk with the date you would like to hire the wheelchair and include a contact telephone number.  We will send you a copy of the hire terms and conditions for you to read, sign and return.

The Great Yarmouth beach wheelchair is located at SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth on Marine Parade.  You can store your traditional wheelchair at SEA LIFE whilst using the beach wheelchair.  The wheelchair must be returned by 4pm to SEA LIFE Great Yarmouth.

To book the Gorleston beach wheelchair bookings can be made up to 14 days ahead please click here to access the booking site (opens new window).  Please book the 8am slot on the booking system however you can collect and return the wheelchair anytime between 8am and 8pm.

The Gorleston beach wheelchair is located in a kiosk on the Lower Esplanade (NR31 6BT).  On the morning of your bookng a code will be sent via email to unloock the padlock on the kiosk to access the beach wheelchair.  You can store your traditional wheelchair in the kiosk whilst using the beach wheelchair.