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Paddington is an area in the City of Westminster, in central London, England. A medieval parish then a metropolitan borough, it was integrated with Westminster and Greater London in 1965. Paddington station, designed by the engineer Isambard Kingdom Brunel opened in 1847.
Paddington, area in the borough of Westminster, London. Formerly (until 1965) a metropolitan borough, it is located west of St. Marylebone and north of Kensington Gardens and Hyde Park. Its southern section includes the neighbourhood of Bayswater, and in its northern portion is Maida Vale.
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Ready to explore Paddington? Famous for the train station and a certain friendly bear, the area boasts brilliant restaurants, pubs and interesting things to do. Discover Paddington with this insider's guide.
May 22, 2018 · Not many areas of London can boast about having a big-screen film namesake, but thanks to an adventurous Peruvian bear, Paddington can claim global notoriety. The district is located in central London, north of the River Thames and nestled between two popular parks.
- Walk Along Paddington Basin and Merchant Square.
- GoBoat Paddington. If you’re looking for fun things to do in Paddington — don’t leave without trying GoBoat Paddington. The self-driving boats are a wonderful way to give yourself a self-guided tour of Paddington, Little Venice and Regent’s Canal.
- Go Stand Up Paddleboarding.
- Have a Beautiful Brunch at Darcie & May Green. If you’re looking for brunch in Paddington, it doesn’t get any better than Darcie & May. The Aussie-inspired breakfast spot is one of the most Instagrammable places in Paddington, featuring a colourful barge on the canal with an incredibly yummy breakfast to match (award-winning Banana Bread anyone?).
Jul 3, 2021 · Things to Do in Paddington London. 1. Go and Find Paddington Bear. Of course, you can’t go to Paddington and really feel like you’ve done it properly without seeing Paddington Bear. Inside the impressive Paddington station, over on Platform 1 is a bronze sculpture of Paddington Bear.
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Famous for its marmalade sandwich-munching bear and Paddington Station, Paddington borders Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and cosmopolitan Edgware Road. Explore this west London neighbourhood to find peaceful garden squares or head to Paddington Basin, a thriving area full of restaurants and bars.
