Paddington is best known for its mainline station. It was here, according to children's author Michael Bond, that his appropriately named character Paddington Bear arrived in London from Peru. To commemorate this fictitious event, a bronze statue of the much-loved bear stands in the station. Another author, station regular Agatha Christie, set one of her mysteries on the "4.50 From Paddington". The station is a Grade I-listed structure designed by Brunel and opened in 1854. Recently, it has survived the threat of redevelopment, and although some modernisation is still intended, Westminster City Council insists that any plans must "preserve and enhance" the protected buildings. Paddington's Heathrow Express provides a fast journey to the airport, and other lines serve the West Country and South Wales. The district of Paddington is also famous for the top-security Paddington Green police station and St Mary's Hospital, where visitors can relive the discovery of penicillin in the Alexander Fleming Laboratory Museum. Local arts attractions include the Mark Jason Gallery, the Lisson Gallery, the Plus One Plus Two Galleries and the Trinity Arts Centre, while the nearby Connaught Village centre, with its art galleries, designer shops and beauty salons, has a little something for everyone.
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Athena Hotel *book online*
Avon Hotel *book online*
Dolphin Hotel *book online*
Mina House Hotel *book online*
West Point Hotel *book online*
Club
Dentist
234 Dental Care
Associated Dental Practices
Doctor
Paddington Green Health Centre
Paddington Surgery
Estate Agent
Performing Arts
Pub and Bar
Hilton Paddington
Mad Bishop & Bear
Restaurant
Hilton Paddington
Jamuna
Levantine
Mad Bishop & Bear
School
Marylebone Dance Studio
Paddington Green Primary School
Self-Catering
Dylan House Hotel
Executive Roomspace - Cramer House
Executive Roomspace - Howard House
Solicitor
WGS Solicitors
William Heath & Co
Taxi
Capital Cars
Dorchester Cars
Park Lane Cars
Presidential Cars
Shops
Boots
Rymans
High and Mighty
British Sports
Places to Stay near Paddington
Hilton Paddington (0.09 miles)
The Hilton Paddington , original opened in 1854 by Prince Albert, is a magnificent Victorian building and is set to become one of London's most elegant and desirable hotels. Superbly located ... More
Royal Norfolk Hotel (0.10 miles)
Hyde Park Court Hotel (0.11 miles)
Enjoying a prime location on Norfolk Square, just 2 minutes’ walk from Paddington Station, Hyde Park Hotel offers great value en suite accommodation with modern amenities and continental breakfast included. Enjoy a quiet and pleasant setting ... More | visit website
Cardiff Hotel (0.13 miles)
The Cardiff is a friendly Bed & Breakfast in the heart of London, run by the Davies family for almost 50 years. We offer comfortable, affordable en-suite rooms with a generous English breakfast included in ... More | visit website
Norfolk Plaza Hotel (0.14 miles)
Stylotel (0.15 miles)
A 21st century state-of-the-art property within two 19th century townhouses, with ultra-modern, contemporary rooms. excellently located, this is London's most affordable hip hotel!
Located in the heart of london, stylotel is the ... More
Delmere Hotel (0.16 miles)
You'll feel right at home as soon as you pass through the splendid colonnade entrance of The Delmere, a fine stucco Town House Hotel, originally designed by Victorian architect Samuel Pepys Cockerell. Latrobe, who built the ... More | visit website
Norfolk Towers Hotel (0.16 miles)
Hotel Edward (0.16 miles)
Located in Paddington, only a short distance from the station, which has access to the Heathrow Express, and within walking distance of Lancaster Gate Tube Station. Its prime location near the West End makes it ... More | visit website
Abbey Court Hotel (0.16 miles)
Pleasant central location convenient for all major sights, museums and theatres and just 2 minutes walk to Heathrow express and Paddington station close to all shopping districts offering comfortable clean and well decorated rooms at ... More | visit website
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