Museums · South East England
National Paralympic Heritage Centre
In or near Stoke Mandeville.
National Paralympic Heritage Centre — sports museum in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1.5 h–3 h
- Best time of year
- Year-round
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
National Paralympic Heritage Centre is a museum in the West Midlands. Built or established in 2019, it dates from the modern period. The site is within the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB). It sits within the Aylesbury parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Aylesbury, about 1.7 km away. Postcode area HP21.
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Official information
The National Paralympic Heritage Centre is a small museum located at Stoke Mandeville Stadium, recognized as the birthplace of the Paralympic movement. It features a unique collection that highlights the history and development of the Paralympic Games, including key milestones and the evolution of wheelchair sports.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The National Paralympic Heritage Centre is a modern museum located in Aylesbury, West Midlands. Established in 2019, it focuses on the history and achievements of the Paralympic movement. The centre is situated within the Chilterns Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB).
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- Coordinates
- 51.8010, -0.7999
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Aylesbury
- Postcode
- HP21 9PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Established
- 2019
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury — 1.7 km
Sources
- wikidata: Q113379246 (CC0)
- commons: National Paralympic Heritage Centre (52991).jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is National Paralympic Heritage Centre?
- National Paralympic Heritage Centre is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP21 9PP), in the parish of Aylesbury.
- What is National Paralympic Heritage Centre?
- National Paralympic Heritage Centre — sports museum in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, England, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to National Paralympic Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP21 9PP.
- When was National Paralympic Heritage Centre built?
- Built or established in 2019.
- Is National Paralympic Heritage Centre a protected site?
- Yes — National Paralympic Heritage Centre is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- How do I get to National Paralympic Heritage Centre?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP21 9PP.