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
We are delighted to announce that the Paralympic Heritage Centre is now open to visitors.
Virtual event on Friday 3rd December 2021, 11am for schools and 7pm for children aged 12+ and adults.
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.
Read 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.
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
Join in with our online Paralympic heritage craft and learning activities for the holidays.
The history and ethos of the Paralympic Movement provides an inspiring springboard for students of all ages to engage in a number of cross-curricular subjects.
Paralympic athletes and supporters share their favourite objects at the National Paralympic Heritage Centre
We've officially signed up to Amazon Smile, allowing all of you, our visitors, and supporters, to donate to us whilst shopping for your favourite products on Amazon – at no extra cost. Read more
Welcome to the tenth edition of our newsletter. It is now four months since we reopened the Paralympic Heritage Centre and we have already welcomed several tours and schools and had over 4,500 visitors. Read more
We are looking to appoint an independent Trustee who will share our passion for preserving and celebrating the heritage of the UK as the birth place of the Paralympic movement. Read more