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Visitor information Admission is FREE and the Heritage Centre is accessible to all. (Please contact us if you require a quiet space or sensory regulation toys). We are delighted to welcome visitors to our small museum, located at Stoke Mandeville Stadium. There's no need to book, and it's free for individuals and families, simply pop by to explore our unique Paralympic sporting collection on display. Widely acknowledged as the birthplace of the Paralympic Movement, Stoke Mandeville Stadium is the home of the first National Paralympic Heritage Centre. Celebrating and exploring this unique history, the displays in our small museum 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 and Paralympic ceremonies. You are all very welcome.

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Disabled Access Information Provided by National Paralympic Heritage Trust

Disabled Access at National Paralympic Heritage Trust

The introduction panel explains exhibition access. There is level access throughout and all of the displays are accessible to wheelchair users. There are hand-held large print guides and Braille captions for the main text and object labels. There are a small number of touch objects. Audio guides are provided to some of the displays and include Audio Description. Films with speech have British Sign Language (BSL) interpretation and subtitles. The Dr Guttmann exhibit has an induction loop. There is a Visual Story available on the website. There is a Sensory Map available on the website and in the Heritage Centre. There is a Widgit tour of the Heritage Centre available. There is a Virtual Tour of the Heritage Centre available on the website along with relaxation videos to help visitors prepare ahead of their visit.

Disabled access

Single-level venue

The venue is all on one level, with no steps or raised thresholds.

Step-free route with firm surface from car park to entrance

There is a step-free route with a firm surface from the parking to the main entrance or an alternative step-free entrance.

Step-free entrance

There is step-free access at the main entrance or an alternative entrance.

Wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet

There is at least one wheelchair-accessible food and beverage outlet on site.

Step-free access to most areas

There is step-free access to all or most areas. This may include access by ramp or lift.

Accessible parking at National Paralympic Heritage Trust

Stoke Mandeville Stadium offers plenty of Blue Badge car parking bays and it is fully accessible to wheelchair users. Please do CHECK PRIOR TO YOUR VISIT that there isn't a major sporting event being held that day. Please enter your CAR REGISTRATION number at reception if you are staying over 3 hours. Someone will be able to assist you. The reception area has an induction loop.

Dedicated on site parking

Toilets features at National Paralympic Heritage Trust

The toilets are fully accessible for manual and electric wheelchairs. There are handrails in place. Please ask at Reception about a toilet with changing facilities. Please be aware that the hand drying machines are very loud.

Accessible toilet

A designated accessible toilet designed for wheelchair users and others with visible and non-visible accessibility requirements is available within the main public areas.

Accessible formats at National Paralympic Heritage Trust

We have audio descriptions and BSL describing many of the objects in the museum as well as the history of the Paralympic Games. Likewise there are braille and large print guides available.

Large print

Information is available in large print format.

Braille

Information is available in Braille format.

Audio Formats

Sign Language

BSL interpretation is available.

Accessible services at National Paralympic Heritage Trust

Audio Description

Audio description is available to describe visual information.

Assistive listening system - Hearing Loop

There is an assistive listening system available e.g. a hearing loop.

Assistance dog facilities

Tactile signage

Tactile signage is available. This may include Braille.

Other features at National Paralympic Heritage Trust

We have virtual tours of our main Heritage Centre as well as additional tours of other permanent and temporary exhibition displays available on our website. Our website also has a map of the Heritage Centre and a Visual Story. If anyone wanting to visit our Heritage Centre has any questions about disability access, we are more than happy to be contacted at either: admin@paralympicheritage.org.uk - for emails 01296 489929 - for phone calls

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi is available for customers.

Online Booking

Virtual tours

A virtual tour of the venue is available, allowing visitors to explore areas they might not be able to access in person.

Map or floorplan

A map or floorplan showing accessibility facilities is available.

Dedicated disabled access information phone line

The venue has a dedicated phone line for customers to request additional detailed accessibility information.

Dedicated disabled access information email address

The venue has a dedicated email address for customers to request additional detailed accessibility information.