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51.5172°N 0.1730°W. / 51.5172; -0.1730. Paddington is an area in the City of Westminster, in central London, England. [1] 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.
History. Our story of Paddington is entwined with the history of England’s capital city. In existence for hundreds of years, the area has witnessed many historic events, from the arrival of Queen Victoria on her first rail journey in 1842, to the birth of Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis at St Mary’s Hospital more than 170 ...
- 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.
- Visit St. Mary’s Hospital and see the Laboratory of Alexander Fleming. St Mary’s Hospital has recently been in the limelight as it was where Will and Kate’s royal kiddies were born.
- Go to Merchant Square. If you’re looking for a hub of action, look no further than Merchant Square. This spot hosts street food vendors on Tuesdays and Thursdays and often has live music and other events.
- Walk through Little Venice. Little Venice is not a misnomer. It is called Little Venice because it looks like a mini version of Venice. It is an oasis of peace that will quickly make you forget about the bustling streets just a few minutes away in Paddington.
PADDINGTON GREEN IN 1750. ( From a Drawing in Mr. Crace's Collection .) The Church of St. Mary ceased to be the parish church of Paddington in 1845, when it was superseded by the new Church of St. James, at the west end of Oxford and Cambridge Terraces, and the south end of Westbourne Terrace.
May 22, 2018 · Alexander Fleming’s Laboratory. St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington may be famous for its royal births including, most recently, Princess Charlotte, but it is also where Alexander Fleming discovered antibiotic penicillin in 1928. The laboratory where he worked has been restored to how it was nearly a century ago and is open to the public.
Paddington Area Map. Find your way around Paddington with our handy illustrated guide. Explore the towpaths around Paddington Basin and the Grand Union Canal, and discover beautiful boats, bridges, bears and buildings. Enjoy the many canalside and floating restaurants and visit Paddington’s top photo spots. The Paddington Area Map is also ...
Hire a boat complete with a picnic table to enjoy a chilled meal on the water. Make sure you see the two incredible bridges located in the Paddington Basin, including the Rolling bridge which unfurls every Friday to span across the water. A recent addition is the striking floating park, a public green space to walk around upon the water.
