Find out more about the history of the Paralympic movement, the work and life of Professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann and the start of the Paralympic Games. Read more
Free online talk for schools & home-educated students held on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
An online lunchtime talk from Karé Adenegan for adults on Wednesday 24th June 2026.
Take a look at the full range of Summer and Winter Paralympic Sports. Who knows what sports and technologies might be included in the future as Paralympic sports continue to develop and evolve.
Find out more about Paralympic history by reading the inspirational stories of the amazing Paralympic Athletes in our virtual hall of fame. We are always looking to add more stories so please get in touch if you can help.
Learn about the history of the Paralympic Games. On the 28 July 1948 the Olympic Games opened in London and Dr Ludwig Guttmann staged the first Stoke Mandeville Games on the hospital grounds.
Join our Paralympic Heritage Ambassadors and be part of the story
We want to build partnerships with companies who share our vision of the future: one where everybody and every body has access to the same spaces, opportunities and experiences
Join in with our Paralympic heritage events and activities for the holidays.
Take a look at the latest addition to our Community display cases.
The Paralympic flame has been lit at Stoke Mandeville, and is on the way to Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games. Read more
We are looking to appoint a new Chair of the NPHT and one additional independent Trustee from June 2026, and to specifically increase the representation of people with a disability and the ethnic diversity of our Board. Read more
This exhibition celebrates the pioneering role that Jean Stone played in the development of the Paralympic Movement. Read more