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 (2022), we have one beach wheelchair available to hire from Great Yarmouth Sea Life Centre, situated on Great Yarmouth seafront. Staff in the Sea Life Centre will be able to store your traditional wheelchair whilst you have a beach wheelchair out on loan.

Pre-booking is essential. To book a beach wheelchair, please email marketing@great-yarmouth.gov.uk and include the following information:

Beach Wheelchair Hire in the subject line of the email
Date and time you would like to use the beach wheelchair
Contact telephone number
The beach you wish to hire it from - Great Yarmouth 
Signed terms and conditions hire agreement

No charge is made for this free service - please ensure you have read and signed our hire terms & conditions.

Our accessible holidays page has more information about accommodation or attractions suitable for wheelchair users.