Memorials & monuments · South East England
Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE
In or near Stoke Mandeville.
Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
Lee Vilenski — CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 15 min–45 min
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury · 1.7 km
- Free entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
- Wheelchair accessible
About
Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE 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 Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE 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 Paralympic Games.
Protected designations
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Chilterns
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
The Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE Memorial is located in the West Midlands. This memorial honours Sir Ludwig Guttman, a pioneering figure in spinal injury treatment and rehabilitation. It serves as a tribute to his contributions and legacy in improving the lives of those with disabilities.
AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.
- Coordinates
- 51.8008, -0.8003
- District
- Buckinghamshire
- Parish
- Aylesbury
- Postcode
- HP21 9PP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Aylesbury
- Nearest railway station
- Aylesbury — 1.7 km
- Official site
- www.paralympicheritage.org.uk
Sources
- osm: node/5774612383 (ODbL)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE?
- Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE is in the West Midlands, United Kingdom (postcode HP21 9PP), in the parish of Aylesbury.
- What is Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE?
- Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE — a memorial in england-west-midlands, United Kingdom.
- How do I get to Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can use postcode HP21 9PP.
- Is Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE a protected site?
- Yes — Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE is part of the Chilterns National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE free to visit?
- Yes, Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE is free to enter.
- How do I get to Sir Ludwig Guttman KBE?
- The nearest railway station is Aylesbury, about 1.7 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode HP21 9PP.