Paddington

Earth Day in Paddington

Volunteers from Paddington companies take to the water for a grand canal clean-up

Merchant Square Free Film Screenings

Pull up a bean bag

Maarten Baas Real Time Clock unveiled at Paddington

The Elizabeth Line is open!

What to expect from Crossrail at Paddington

See Paddington

Follow the trail from Bishop's Bridge to South Wharf Road

Paddington™ Café at Paddington Station

A very rare cafe for a very rare bear

Alfresco Paddington

Canalside and Floating Restaurants

London's First Floating Pocket Park

Take to the Water with GoBoat London

Discover Paddington's Rich Heritage

Take the Pawprint Trail around Paddington

Start at the Paddington Shop in Paddington Station

Discover Paddington's Public Art

Download the Trail Here

Explore Paddington, Summer 2022

Your latest edition of Explore Paddington magazine, packed with ideas for things to do in Paddington.

Explore Paddington

Paddington Map

Discover all Paddington has to offer with your illustrated map, now with added step-free access information.

Explore the Area

Merchant Square Summer Film Screenings

Free, April to September 2023

Merchant Square’s free outdoor film screenings are back for 2023, with a bumper set of movie delights in Paddington Basin.

Enormous Effort for Earth Day in Paddington

Volunteers from 14 Paddington businesses, plus two wonderful canine boat captains, joined forces on Friday 28 April to support our inaugural canal clean-up event for Earth Day.

See Paddington

See Paddington is a narrative trail between South Wharf Road and Bishop’s Bridge incorporating pattern, imagery and stories drawn from Paddington’s heritage, culture, people and nature.

Dragon Boat Racing

Thursday 27 July, 5.00 pm to 9.00 pm

Take to the water against fellow Paddingtonians for charity at Paddington Basin, in the annual COSMIC Dragon Boat Regatta.

Live Music Sessions at Merchant Square

May and June 2023

This weekly series of Live Music Sessions is hosted on the most unique outdoor venue in London, Paddington's Floating Pocket Park.

Pullman Dining with GWR

We all love an adventure, but this one is special. Take in some of Britain’s best views while dining in style with Great Western Railway.

Annual Canalway Cavalcade

Join us at Little Venice from 29 April to 1 May 2023

IWA Canalway Cavalcade is London's biggest, brightest and best waterways festival taking place over the May Bank Holiday.

IQVIA volunteers spread the word on Paddington life science careers

IQVIA have been working closely with our Community Programme to engage with a number of local schools to broaden awareness of life science careers.

Help to transform the children’s playroom at St Mary’s Hospital

Imperial Health Charity is raising funds to transform the playroom at St Mary's Hospital into a warm and welcoming space which meets the needs of some of their youngest patients.

Praed Street Pavement Widening Proposals

Consultation closes on 10 March 2023

Westminster City Council is consulting on proposals to widen the pavement on the north side of Praed Street, outside the Hilton London Paddington.

The Community Programme Celebrates 2022 in Numbers

The Community Team are celebrating a record-breaking year and looking ahead to expanding the programme further in 2023.

Vapiano

Made-to-order Italian favourites, Vapiano, has opened on Eastbourne Terrace, Paddington, offering handmade pasta and pizza dishes.

The Bear

From the team behind The Craft Beer Company, The Bear on Spring Street, Paddington, offers six real ales, 29 keg beers and over 200 bottled beers.

Give back to Paddington this Christmas

Find out how to donate to Paddington schools, charities and community centres supporting local people this holiday season.

Merchant Square lights up for the festive season

Wednesday 30 November 5.30pm - 7.30pm

Merchant Square will be kicking off the festive celebrations on Wednesday 30 November, with an evening of merriment as they switch on their Christmas lights.

Ten Events to Mark Ten Years

The Community Programme has spent the month of October celebrating our older community, hosting ten events to mark ten years of Silver Sunday.