Paddington

Alfresco Paddington

Canalside and Floating Restaurants

Abundance Unveiled at Paddington Central

New 25-metre-long installation in Sheldon Square

Maarten Baas Real Time Clock unveiled at Paddington

See Paddington

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

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

Celebrating 25 Years of Paddington's Regeneration

Members of the Paddington Partnership have come together to celebrate the milestones and highlights involved in creating a place across a quarter of a century.

Paddington Map

Discover all Paddington has to offer with your illustrated map, now with added step-free access information, Elizabeth line information and a host of canalside assets.

Explore the Area

Festive magic at Merchant Square this Christmas

Looking for the perfect Paddington destination to usher in the festive season? Whether you want to be dazzled by 10km of sparkling lights, enjoy a Christmas classic film under the stars or meet real life reindeer, Merchant Square has you covered.

S.M.I.L.E-ing BOYS by Kay Rufai at Paddington Central

The exhibition continues until 10 November.

The team at Paddington Central are hosting a ground-breaking exhibition on campus: S.M.I.L.E-ing BOYS by artist Kay Rufai.

Have a spooktacular Paddington Halloween

26 to 31 October 2023

Pumpkin carving and a spooky screening provide the backdrop this year for Paddington’s Halloween activities.

New Balls Please! Watch Wimbledon Canalside in Paddington

Monday 3 July - Sunday 16 July

Take in the tennis canalside as big screens at Merchant Square and Paddington Central will be showing matches from Monday 3 July.

Paddington welcomes Morph's Epic Art Adventure

19 June to 20 August 2023

Paddington has welcomed a six-foot Morph sculpture as part of a brand new art trail across London.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Kingdom Square hosts Summer Music Series

21 July - 8 September 2022

A weekly treat of eclectic musical performances can be enjoyed at Paddington Central this summer, as their music series returns.

Merchant Square Movies return for a summer of al fresco film

Wednesday 3 - Tuesday 30 August 2022

Enjoy a free open-air film by the canal this August.