Built-up area in Buckinghamshire, England
| Coordinates: | 51.788, -0.784 |
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| OS grid ref: | SP 84 10 |
| Dialling code: | 01296 (Aylesbury) |
Stoke Mandeville is a village and civil parish on the north‑west edge of Aylesbury in rural Buckinghamshire, England. Nestled close to the rolling countryside and within easy reach of the Chilterns, it combines a historic village core with commuter links - including its own railway station providing regular services into London - making it a popular base for families and commuters.
The village is best known for Stoke Mandeville Hospital, where Sir Ludwig Guttmann pioneered spinal injury rehabilitation after the Second World War and effectively launched the movement that became the Paralympic Games; the adjacent Stoke Mandeville Stadium remains an important centre for disability sport. The hospital is a major local employer, and the area still retains historic buildings and a strong community identity where healthcare, sport and village life intersect.
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