Medical Services

St Bernard’s Hospital

When General Sir George Don arrived in Gibraltar to take up his role as Governor in 1814 he found a population of some 10,000 souls living in appalling conditions with the Fever rampant through the colony. Following a wide-ranging enquiry in 1815 he set about major improvements in sanitation, drainage, water supply and the installation of general civic pride among the inhabitants of the day.

Don ’ s work of reconstruction was exemplified by the conversion of the Blue Barracks site above the City into a hospital, that was later called the Colonial Hospital until it was renamed St. Bernard’ s in the late 19

th century.

In late February 2005 the hospital opened in Blocks 1-4 Europort with some 210 beds covering orthopaedic, trauma, maternity, surgical, medical and paediatric wards; • two main operating theatres and an emergency back up theatre; • a hydrotherapy pool with a full rehabilitation clinic; • a day surgery unit and cardiac rehabilitation facility; • an accident and emergency department, with provision for major and minor problems; • out-patient suites and ophthalmic clinics.

Visiting hours are General Wards 5:45pm until 7:45pm daily including weekends

I.T.U. 7:00am. until 7:00pm. Rainbow (Childrens Ward) 11:00am until 7:45pm. Maternity Wards will continue to have

special visiting hours. If in doubt call the Help Centre on Tel: (+350) 20079700.

NATURE RESERVE

Upper Rock Summer Hours Daily 9:30am - 7:15pm Last entry 6:45pm Winter Hours Daily 9:00am - 6:15pm Last entry 5:45pm Admission Adults £10.00 Children ages 5-12 years £5.00 Vehicles £2:00 Pedestrians excluding attractions 50p Admission Includes: St. Michael’ s Cave, Apes ’ Den, Great Siege Tunnels, Moorish Castle, City Under Siege Exhibition, Military Heritage Centre & 100 Ton Gun.

NELSON’S ANCHORAGE (100 TON GUN)

Rosia Road Summer Hours Daily 9:30am - 6:45pm Last entry 6:15pm Winter Hours Daily 9:00am - 6:15pm Last entry 5:45pm Admission Adults £1.00 Children ages 5-12 years £1.00 Free of charge with Nature Reserve ticket. Tickets for the Nature Reserve can also be bought at this attraction.

WWII TUNNELS ROCK & FORTRESS

Hay ’ s Level, Upper Rock Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm Last Tour 4:00pm Admission Adults £8.00 Children 12 years and under Free Entry into this attraction will only be permitted if holding the Nature Reserve entrance ticket.

O’HARA’S BATTERY, UPPER ROCK

Mon - Fri 10:00am - 5:00pm Admission Adults £3.50 Children 12 years and under Free Entry into this attraction will only be permitted if holding the Nature Reserve entracte ticket.

CABLE CAR

Grand Parade Mon - Sun 9:30am - 7:15pm Admission Adults £12.00 Children age 4-12 years £5.00 OAP, student & group rates also available. During the summer months the cable car does not stop at the middle station.

GIBRALTAR GARRISON LIBRARY

Library Gardens, Governor ’ s Parade Mon - Fri 9:00am - 5:00pm Donations are very welcome. Weekly tours conducted on Friday at 11.00am. Reference library founded in 1793, houses a remarkable collection of works on Gibraltar.

FINE ARTS GALLERY

Casemates Square Mon - Fri 10:00am - 2:00pm. 3:00pm-6:00pm Admission Free Art gallery exhibiting works by local and guest artists.

GIBRALTAR MUSEUM

Bomb House Lane Mon - Fri 10:00am - 6:00pm Sat 10:00am - 2:00pm Admission Adults £5.00 Children under 12 years £2.50 Under 5 years entrance is free. Displays local artifacts.

WILDLIFE CONSERVATION PARK

Alameda Botanical Gardens Daily 10:00am - 4:30pm Admission Adults £5.00 Children under 12 years £2.50 A mini zoo housing confiscated animals and unwanted pets.

TRAFALGAR CEMETERY

Trafalgar Road Daily 8:30am - Sunset Admission Free A historical cemetery with graves of two men killed in the famous battle.

ALAMEDA BOTANIC GARDENS

Grand Parade Daily 8:00am - Sunset Admission Free A variety of local and imported plants, open air theatre and child’ s playground.

SHRINE OF OUR LADY OF EUROPE

Europa Road Mon & Fri 10:00am - 1:00pm Tues - Thur 10:00am - 1:00pm 2:30pm - 6:00pm Saturday 11:00am - 1:00pm Sunday & Public Holidays Closed. Wednesday mass at 7:00pm, Saturdays mass as 12:00 midday. Admission Free. Museum within premises.

FLAT BASTION MAGAZINE

Flat Bastion Road Prior arrangement only Admission Free T: 20044460 Mr Gomez T: 20043910 Mr. Hodkinson Geological Research station and lithology of Gibraltar.

TRAFALGAR CEMETERY

Trafalgar Road Daily 8:30am - Sunset Admission Free A historical cemetery with graves of two men killed in the famous battle.