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British Isles · United Kingdom

Paddington Station

Cultural Half day difficulty: Easy with kids: yes
Paddington Station

A grand Victorian station in London, with an iron-and-glass roof, that gave the bear Paddington his name. On one of the platforms stands a statue of the bear with his suitcase and his hat.

The pop wink

Paddington bear arrived «from darkest Peru» at this station, which is why he carries its name; on platform 1 there's a statue of him.

With kids

  • Find and sit next to the statue of Paddington bear
  • Buy (or look for) a marmalade sandwich, the bear's favorite
  • Watch the big trains come and go under the glass roof
  • Tell your daughter the bear came from «darkest Peru» to this station
Accessibility: All ages — perfect for the littlest ones

With family

  • Watch one of the bear's films before coming and recognize the station
  • Follow the bear's route through London toward Portobello Road
  • Have a snack in the colorful-house neighborhood of Notting Hill, right nearby
  • Look together for other hidden statues of characters around the city

Full listing, routes and recommendations at Mi País — Paddington Station. ← All destinations