Paddington Guide
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The London Paddington area is a major tourist hub with the convenient distance to areas like Notting Hill, Oxford Street, Queensway and Bayswater as well as a range of shopping and dining options nearby. The area is perfectly located providing a convenient distance to the most important sightseeing, Paddington attractions as well as business sites.
With the historic Paddington Station that was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1854 and became the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, the London Paddington area is now irreplaceable because of its Heathrow Express and other mainline services.
People often wonder what do the little bears in the Paddington souvenir shops mean. The Paddington Bear has its individual story that dates to Christmas Eve of 1956. It was a writer Michael Bond who adopted the Paddington name for his fictional character, the Paddington Bear.
The writer came across the lonely and abandoned-looking bear toy in one of the London shops. He felt sorry for it and brought it to his home next to Paddington Station. Mr. Bond started writing short stories about the bear without imagining the future success of his books. The Paddington books have become extremely popular and sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages.
The London Paddington area is also famous for the St Mary's hospital, where Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin on the 3rd of September 1928. For those who have a passion for science and medicine, the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum might be worth seeing. It has been reconstructed as his original laboratory, with a video, exhibition and photographs of Fleming.
In terms of transport, London Paddington is superbly situated. With the Heathrow Express that that goes every 15 minutes and trains to other part of England, the station is one of the major train hubs for London. You can easily 'hail' a black cab from just outside the hotel and make your journey quick and efficient. London Paddington also provides the underground services for the District, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Bakerloo lines.
The London Paddington area is a major tourist hub with the convenient distance to areas like Notting Hill, Oxford Street, Queensway and Bayswater as well as a range of shopping and dining options nearby. The area is perfectly located providing a convenient distance to the most important sightseeing, Paddington attractions as well as business sites.
With the historic Paddington Station that was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1854 and became the London terminus of the Great Western Railway, the London Paddington area is now irreplaceable because of its Heathrow Express and other mainline services.
People often wonder what do the little bears in the Paddington souvenir shops mean. The Paddington Bear has its individual story that dates to Christmas Eve of 1956. It was a writer Michael Bond who adopted the Paddington name for his fictional character, the Paddington Bear.
The writer came across the lonely and abandoned-looking bear toy in one of the London shops. He felt sorry for it and brought it to his home next to Paddington Station. Mr. Bond started writing short stories about the bear without imagining the future success of his books. The Paddington books have become extremely popular and sold tens of millions of copies worldwide and have been translated into over forty languages.
The London Paddington area is also famous for the St Mary's hospital, where Alexander Fleming discovered penicillin on the 3rd of September 1928. For those who have a passion for science and medicine, the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum might be worth seeing. It has been reconstructed as his original laboratory, with a video, exhibition and photographs of Fleming.
In terms of transport, London Paddington is superbly situated. With the Heathrow Express that that goes every 15 minutes and trains to other part of England, the station is one of the major train hubs for London. You can easily 'hail' a black cab from just outside the hotel and make your journey quick and efficient. London Paddington also provides the underground services for the District, Circle, Hammersmith & City, and Bakerloo lines.
Paddington Events
Pride London 2009
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2H 7BP
4th July 2009
London Pride Parade on Saturday, 4th July 2009 promises a lively mix of fun in an even bigger and better Pride London 2009, one of Britain's biggest street parties! Last year the event attracted over 825,000 participants and spectators who came to the heart of London Trafalgar Square...
Trafalgar Square, Westminster, London, WC2H 7BP
4th July 2009
London Pride Parade on Saturday, 4th July 2009 promises a lively mix of fun in an even bigger and better Pride London 2009, one of Britain's biggest street parties! Last year the event attracted over 825,000 participants and spectators who came to the heart of London Trafalgar Square...
BP Portraits Award 2009 London
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, Westminster, London, WC2H 0HE
18th Jun - 20th Sep '09
The London National Portrait Gallery, is open to everybody from the age of 18 to submit their work for an exhibition. Sponsored by the British Petroleum for the twentieth year, the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London...
National Portrait Gallery, St Martin's Place, Westminster, London, WC2H 0HE
18th Jun - 20th Sep '09
The London National Portrait Gallery, is open to everybody from the age of 18 to submit their work for an exhibition. Sponsored by the British Petroleum for the twentieth year, the BP Portrait Award at the National Portrait Gallery in London...
Duet For One at Vaudeville Theatre
7th May 2009 - 1st August 2009
Stephanie Abrahams, a brilliant concert violinist, who seemingly has it all, is forced to re-evaluate her life when struck down by an unforeseen tragedy...
7th May 2009 - 1st August 2009
Stephanie Abrahams, a brilliant concert violinist, who seemingly has it all, is forced to re-evaluate her life when struck down by an unforeseen tragedy...
Carousel at Savoy Theatre
22nd November 2008 - 25th July 2009
Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of...
Great dinner & show packages from £28.50
22nd November 2008 - 25th July 2009
Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of...
Great dinner & show packages from £28.50
Stomp at The Ambassadors Theatre
27th September 2007 - 18th October 2009
Following its runaway success at the Roundhouse and Sadler's Wells, Stomp makes music from the mundane...
Great dinner & show packages from £39.50
27th September 2007 - 18th October 2009
Following its runaway success at the Roundhouse and Sadler's Wells, Stomp makes music from the mundane...
Great dinner & show packages from £39.50
Dirty Dancing at Aldwych Theatre
29th September 2006 - 17th October 2009
Is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion & sensationally...
Great dinner & show packages from £70.00
29th September 2006 - 17th October 2009
Is an unprecedented live experience, exploding with heart-pounding music, breathtaking emotion & sensationally...
Great dinner & show packages from £70.00
We Will Rock You at Dominion Theatre
7th October 2002 - 3rd October 2009
With standing ovations every night, the phenomenal We Will Rock You continues to go from strength to strength at...
Great dinner & show packages from £45.00
7th October 2002 - 3rd October 2009
With standing ovations every night, the phenomenal We Will Rock You continues to go from strength to strength at...
Great dinner & show packages from £45.00
Phantom of the Opera at Her Majesty's Theatre
9th January 2002 - 25th February 2010
Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of The Paris Opera House...
9th January 2002 - 25th February 2010
Based on a classic French thriller about a terrifying and legendary figure who emerges from the depths of The Paris Opera House...
Paddington Hotels Guide - London
Quality Crown Hotel Paddington and Hotel Indigo London Paddington are luxury London hotels in the Paddington area of central London. Heathrow Express offers the quickest and most appropriate means to travel between London Heathrow Airport and London Paddington. With trains leaving every 15 minutes, to and from London Paddington, Heathrow Express beats any other form of transport for ease and efficiency to and from Heathrow airport. The area itself is vigorous, and is home to many businesses, cafes and restaurants.
Paddington is a prime area to stay, but we offer best value rates for our London Paddington hotels. Paddington station is served by four London Underground Lines (District, Circle Hammersmith & City, and Bakerloo). Today's atmosphere of the district is lively and cosmopolitan. In particular, this is an excellent area to look for luxury accommodation in London.
Quality Crown Hotel Paddington and Hotel Indigo London Paddington are luxury London hotels in the Paddington area of central London. Heathrow Express offers the quickest and most appropriate means to travel between London Heathrow Airport and London Paddington. With trains leaving every 15 minutes, to and from London Paddington, Heathrow Express beats any other form of transport for ease and efficiency to and from Heathrow airport. The area itself is vigorous, and is home to many businesses, cafes and restaurants.
Paddington is a prime area to stay, but we offer best value rates for our London Paddington hotels. Paddington station is served by four London Underground Lines (District, Circle Hammersmith & City, and Bakerloo). Today's atmosphere of the district is lively and cosmopolitan. In particular, this is an excellent area to look for luxury accommodation in London.
Henley Royal Regatta 2009
