Memorials & monuments · South East England
Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann
In or near Stoke Mandeville.
Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke Mandeville · 1.8 km
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann is a memorial located in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom. Sourced from OpenStreetMap (ODbL licence); see local listings for visitor information, opening hours and admission details.
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Official information
The Ludwig 'Poppa' Guttmann Heritage Centre is a small museum located at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, celebrating the history of the Paralympic movement. Visitors can explore a unique collection showcasing the life of Professor Sir Ludwig Guttmann and the evolution of wheelchair sports, along with key milestones in the journey of the Paralympic Games.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann Memorial is located in the West Midlands. It commemorates the contributions of Ludwig Guttmann, a significant figure in the field of spinal injury treatment and the founder of the Paralympic movement.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.7985, -0.8037
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Aylesbury
- Postcode
- HP21 9FN
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Stoke Mandeville — 1.8 km
- Official site
- www.paralympicheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5257891961 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann?
- Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP21 9FN), in the parish of Aylesbury.
- What is Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann?
- Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke Mandeville, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP21 9FN.
- Is Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann a protected site?
- Yes — Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann free to visit?
- Yes, Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann is free to enter.
- How do I get to Ludwig "Poppa" Guttmann?
- The nearest railway station is Stoke Mandeville, about 1.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP21 9FN.