Transport & Accessibility
2026 Full details of transport options and accessibility for the week of Liberation Day can be found below.
Transport
St Peter Port will host a full schedule of events on Liberation Day which requires a considerable amount of infrastructure to be built in the preceeding days.
Some roads and parking areas will be impacted throughout the week to accommodate this and a number of road closures and parking suspensions will be in place. Please familarise yourself with the pending road closures and parking suspensions.
To help keep things moving smoothly, we encourage Islanders to use active travel options like walking, cycling or taking the bus wherever possible. If you are driving, please allow extra time and check for any temporary restrictions before setting off.
Please note the Cavalcade will be travelling from Torteval Church starting at 12:15pm into St Peter Port arriving at 3pm. The Cavalcade will work on a rolling closure and we would strongly advise people to avoid driving the route of this during these times as you may be subject to delays and/or diversions. The full Cavalcade route can be found here.
Parking suspensions and road closures
The following road closures and parking suspensions will be in place for the week of Liberation Day
| Tuesday 6th May | Crown Pier | Part closure at end of pier and arm |
| Wednesday 7th May |
Crown Pier The Albany |
Part closure at end of pier and arm Closed |
| Thursday 8th May |
North Beach Crown Pier The Albany |
Closed Closed Closed |
| Friday 9th May |
Seafront |
Closed from Weighbridge to slaughterhouse roundabout including Castle Pier |
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Salerie Corner North Beach Crown Pier Albert Pier The Albany |
Closed Closed Closed Closed Closed |
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Longstore southbound and The Grange eastbound |
Traffic will be diverted from approx 2-4pm for the arrival of the Cavalcade |
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Longstore southbound |
Traffic will be diverted from 6pm for the departure of the Cavalcade |
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| Saturday 10th May |
North Beach Crown Pier The Albany |
Sections closed Closed Closed |
| Sunday 11 May |
Crown Pier |
Closed |
La Valette and the Bathing Pools will be accessible via Clarence Battery steps.
With many thanks to the following schools and businesses who have given permission for the public to use the following car parks on Saturday 9th May:
- The Ladies’ College
- Sir Charles Frossard House
- Lukis House
- Waitrose Admiral Park & Rohais
Please ensure that all vehicles are removed on Saturday 9th May.
Stagecoach will operate a Saturday service on 9th May. For full details regarding the timetables please Busesgg – Proudly Serving Guernsey
The night bus schedule will be confirmed shortly.
Active travel is encouraged on Liberaton Day. Additional bike parking areas have been identified in addition to the existing parking facilities for Saturday 9th May.
| North Beach |
Permanent bike shed |
| The Albany |
Parking spaces will be suspended at to create bike parking |
| Sunken Gardens |
Existing bike park |
| Albert Pier |
Permanent bike shed |
The Weighbridge taxi rank will operate as normal.
We would strongly advise booking taxis in advance.
Accessibility
The Liberation Day Organising Committee is committed to making sure Liberation Day is as accessible as possible.
Will there be any blue badge parking?
Additional blue badge parking spaces will be created:
- on the Albany
- in the front two rows of North Beach
Visitors are asked to ensure their blue badge is displayed as normal if using these spaces.
Please note that the seafront will be closed from 7am to 11am on Saturday 10th May from the Slaughterhouse roundabout to the Weighbridge roundabout.
Drivers can access The Albany blue badge parking from the Val des Terres, and the North Beach spaces from St Julian’s Avenue or along the seafront from the north.
Are there areas I can I be dropped off?
Ideal spots to drop-off people with limited mobility are:
- Glategny Esplanade
- Top of Fountain Street
- The Albany
- North Beach
Please note that traffic from the Longstore southbound and the Grange eastbound will be diverted from approx 2.30-3pm for the arrival of the Cavalcade into St Peter Port.
Will I be able to sit down anywhere?
For those needing a sit-down throughout the day, seating will be available:
- in the food and drink village on Albert Pier, where people can also enjoy live music throughout the day
- on Crown Pier within the Children’s Zone,
- seating for 150 people in the Tea Tent on Crown Pier
RADAR toilets are located at the following locations:
- North Beach
- Bus terminus public toilets
- Model Yacht Pond, Castle Pier
Additional temporary accessible toilets will be located at the following locations:
- Salerie Corner
- Crown Pier
- Albert Pier
Is there any provision for those who experience sensory challenges?
The Liberation Day Tea Tent on Crown Pier will offer a quieter space for all.
There will also be two designated Sensory Spaces in St Peter Port which provide a quiet space if you and your family need to step away from the crowds and noise. These can be found at the end of Albert Pier, next to Pier 17 another area will be allocated inside Castle Cornet in the married quarters (in the same building as the refectory).
A quiet hour will be held on the vintage fair from 09.30 - 10.30 on Sunday 11 May.
Can I watch any of the events if I am not able to attend in person?
Yes, live coverage will be available on the website and Facebook page. The link will be available shortly.
Livestreams include:
12.00 - Church Service (website only)
14.30 - Cavalcade
21.00 - Fireworks