As spring
turns into summer, spending a warm weekend at the beach transforms from a
distant dream into a reality. Time spent at the beach here in Britain is filled
with tasty ice cream, lively beach games and a slightly too refreshing dip in
the sea. However, if you have mobility issues, the thought of spending the day
at the beach can be daunting- what if it doesn’t have disabled access? What if
there aren’t any facilities nearby? What if I can’t hire a beach wheelchair?
All of these
questions are valid but thankfully, the UK boasts some of the best wheelchair
friendly beaches in Europe. Here are four of our favourites:
Boscombe Pier Beach, Bournemouth
Bournemouth
is a top beach destination here in Britain; with its warm microclimate and long
stretches of white sand, it’s a family favourite during the summer holidays.
Boscombe Pier beach in Bournemouth has excellent disabled facilities, including
disabled access beach huts which feature charging points for electric scooters
and hoists. You can also rent beach-worthy wheelchairs at Boscombe, and even
ascend the nearby cliffs in wheelchair-friendly lifts, free of charge!
Broad Haven Beach, Pembrokeshire
If you enjoy
a holiday in Wales, you’ll no doubt have visited Pembrokeshire and the
surrounding coastlines. Famous for its expansive beaches and lush green
clifftops, Pembrokeshire makes for the ideal holiday destination in the
summertime. Broad Haven beach is one of the area’s best beaches and it’s
accessible too! The sand is flat and even and you can hire beach wheelchairs to
get around. Moreover, the water is calm and perfectly safe for a cooling dip.
Summerleaze Beach, Bude
With quaint
fishing villages nestled amongst dramatic cliffs and surf-friendly waters,
Cornwall boasts some of the most popular coastal areas in the UK. The county
isn’t short on accessible beaches either; one of these beaches is Summerleaze
Beach in Bude, located on the North Coast just over the border from Devon. The
natural pool in the bay area makes for superb swimming and with friendly
lifeguards on duty, you can spend the day splashing around without a care in
the world.
Great Yarmouth Beach, Norfolk
Great
Yarmouth is the quintessential British holiday destination on Norfolk’s golden
coast. With traditional seaside fun and entertainment on the pier and a long
stretch of sandy beach, a day at Great Yarmouth beach offers the full British
seaside experience- and everyone is welcome. You can hire beach wheelchairs
from the tourist office and spend the day cruising up and down the sand in the
sunshine.
At Alfix
Stairlifts, we understand that living with a mobility issue isn’t easy, but
enjoying a day at the beach with family and friends is the perfect way to
unwind. When you return home, you want to ensure that getting around your home
is just as easy. That’s why we supply high-quality stairlifts in a range of
styles and specifications, designed to suit any home. To find out more, get in touch with us today.
