Visit Us Events and exhibitions National Paralympic Heritage Centre About the National Paralympic Heritage Centre Stoke Mandeville is widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the Paralympic movement and the National Paralympic Heritage Centre at Stoke Mandeville Stadium celebrates and explore this unique history. The displays 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. Vicky Hope-Walker's interview with BBC Three Counties radio can be listened to here: Your browser does not support the audio element. Please click here to download the file Visitor information Free Admission Opening HoursMonday 12-6pmTuesday 12-6pmWednesday 10am-6pmThursday 10am-6pmFriday 10am-6pmSaturday 10am-6pmSunday 10am-6pm During school holidays, when activities are planned, the centre may be closed for up to 30 minutes. Group Tours and TalksWe welcome groups locally, from across the UK and Internationally. To arrange a tour or for more information click here AccessibilityGetting to, and visiting the Heritage Centre Upcoming event Half term family fun 11:00-12:30 & 14:00-15:30 Join in the countdown to the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics by taking part in our activities. Friday 21st February Friday 17th April Friday 29th May Audio-described tours 10:00 & 14:00 Join us for an audio described tour of the National Paralympic Heritage Centre. Thursday 13th February Thursday 14th May Thursday 13th August Thursday 8th October BSL tours 10:00 & 14:00 Join us for a BSL tour of the National Paralympic Heritage Centre, with guide Marie Biswell. Thursday 27th February Monday 11th May Tuesday 11th August Wednesday 4th November Meet the Paralympian Come along to meet a Paralympic athlete and find out what it's like to compete at an elite level. Wednesday 11th March Tuesday 4th August Friday 13th November Latest stories in our mini exhibition display January-March - 2012 Children's Promise April-June - Jean Stone MBE July-October - Tokyo 2020/1964 November-January - Shooting GB Club Makaton tours Coming soon! School sessions Formal 45-minute sessions for schools available for KS 2-4. Subjects catered for. STEM, English, PSHE, Citizenship, Art and Design and other cross-curricular activities. Online resources for use as either part of your self-led visit or to compliment your formal sessions. Self-led trails. For more information about any of our activities or tours contact us on 01296 489929 or email [email protected] Highlights from 2019 We have been delighted to welcome a diverse range of groups to the Heritage Centre this year who have visited as part of a tour or attended one of our special event days. Read more Share your stories Please get in touch if you have any stories connected to the Paralympics and disability sport. You can contact us at [email protected] Follow us on twitter and facebook using #paraheritagestories Partners The National Paralympic Heritage Trust is supported by the British Paralympic Association, WheelPower - British Wheelchair Sport, Aylesbury Vale District Council and Buckinghamshire County Council, with grant aid from: