Stoke Mandeville Stadium and National Paralympic Heritage Centre, Aylesbury Buckinghamshire. Free entry
Details
Accessibility
Disability Toilet and Baby Changing Facilities. Disability Parking
"Admission is free and the Heritage Centre is accessible to all."
"Visiting the National Paralympic Heritage Centre: If it would help before you visit us, you can view our visual story by reading or downloading a pdf of our visual story presentation here
We are delighted to welcome visitors to our small museum and to ensure an enjoyable visit for all. If you need any assistance in addition to the facilities detailed below, please contact us at admin@paralympicheritage.org.uk.
The Paralympic Heritage Centre is within Stoke Mandeville Stadium, which is owned by WheelPower - British WheelPower Sport.
Opening hoursMonday to Friday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday and Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Please check dates and times on the Stoke Mandeville Stadium website
Getting hereFor information about travelling to the Heritage Centre by car, bus or train download our How to find us guide here. If you would like this guide in a different format please do get in touch.
Our address is:
Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/planning-your-visit
"Accessibility and facilities
Stoke Mandeville Stadium Access
- Stoke Mandeville Stadium offers plenty of Blue Badge car parking bays and it is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Please do check prior to visiting that there isn't a major sporting event being held that day.
- The reception area has an induction loop.
- There are fully accessible toilets.
- Seating is provided in the adjoining cafe area.
- Assistance dogs are welcome and the cafe can provide water bowls.
- If you would like the music in the stadium to be switched off during your visit please ask at reception or telephone ahead of your visit.
The Heritage Centre Displays
- The exhibition is small - you should allow between 20 and 40 minutes to enjoy it fully.
- The introduction panel explains exhibition access.
- There is level access throughout and all of the displays are accessible to wheelchair users.
- There are hand-held large print guides and Braille captions for the main text and object labels.
- There are a small number of touch objects. Look out for the hand motif.
- Audio guides are provided to some of the displays and include Audio Description.
- Films with speech have British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and subtitles.
- The Dr Guttmann exhibit has an induction loop.
- Watch a virtual tour of the Heritage Centre here with a Widgit tour to use alongside."
Brief description
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/heritage-centre
"Admission is free and the Heritage Centre is accessible to all.
We are delighted to welcome visitors to our small museum, located at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. There's no need to book, and it's free for individuals and families, simply pop by to explore our unique Paralympic sporting collection on display.
Widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the Paralympic movement, Stoke Mandeville Stadium is the home of the first National Paralympic Heritage Centre. Celebrating and exploring this unique history, the displays in our small museum showcase the determination, sportsmanship and vision that gave the world the Paralympic Games including:
- The life and work of Professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann.
- Key milestones in the journey from the 1948 Stoke Mandeville Games to the present day Paralympic Games.
- The development of wheelchair sports.
- Paralympic ceremonies.
The health and safety of our visitors, volunteers and the general public is our key priority, which is why we will continue with cleaning, reduced capacity and QR codes to limit touch points."
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/heritage-centre#Virtual_tour
Address
Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/heritage-centre: admin@paralympicheritage.org.uk
https://www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk/contact-us/
Phone
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/heritage-centre
- 01296 489929 Heritage Centre
- Stoke Mandeville Stadium 01296 484848
Website
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/
https://www.paralympicheritage.org.uk/Event/heritage-centre
https://www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk/
Directions
"Stoke Mandeville Stadium, Guttmann Road, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire HP21 9PP. what3words: causes.next.axed
Call us 01296 484848. If you are driving we have a large car park which is free for our customers. Including disabled parking and motorcycle parking."
Opening Times
Always check with the venue directly for up-to-date information including opening times and admission charges as they may be subject to change
Heritage Centre: 2025: "Monday to Friday 9:00AM - 7:00PM
Saturday and Sunday 9:00AM - 4:00PM
Please check dates and times on the Stoke Mandeville Stadium website "
https://www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk/contact-us/
2025: "Normal Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 6.30am - 10pm
Saturday - Sunday: 7am - 6pm
Bank Holiday Monday Opening Hours - 8am - 6pm
Quieter Hours
Every Wednesday 12pm - 2pm and Thursday 8am - 10am.
Our same great facilities, but in a quieter setting for those who need a little less noise."
Transport
2025: "Bus route 165 stops nearby Stoke Mandeville Stadium on Guttmann Road.
The closest train station is Stoke Mandeville, which is a 20 minute walk from Stoke Mandeville Stadium."Amenities
Baby Changing Facilities
Cafe
Disability Toilets, Disability Parking
Parking
Sports Ground / Stadium
https://www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk/
https://www.stokemandevillestadium.co.uk/facilities/
"Free car parking
- Free WiFi
- Running Track
- Children's courses
- School holiday activities
- Accommodation"
Travel Information
For further travel information please see: www.traveline.info
Or call Traveline on 0871 200 22 33
(Calls cost 12p per minute plus your phone company's access charge)
Location
Nearest Venues
374 metres*
Asda Supermarket, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire
542 metres*
The Bell Public House, Stoke Mandeville, Buckinghamshire
1,496 metres*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.