The Paddington Trail

Across London
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This event ended on Tuesday 30th of December 2014
Admission
Free
Location

Across London

Nearest Tube/Rail Stations
Piccadilly Circus 0.00 miles

The origins of Paddington Bear date back almost 60 years. His creator, Michael Bond, bought a small bear from Selfridges on Christmas Eve 1956, as a present for his wife, and named him after the nearest railway station to which they lived.

In celebration of London’s art, culture and innovation, and the release of Paddington the movie – in UK Cinemas from 28 November – visitlondon.com, the NSPCC (National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children) and STUDIOCANAL present The Paddington Trail.

Fifty Bears, One City
From 4 November to 30 December you’ll be able to follow in the furry footsteps of the world’s favourite Peruvian explorer. Fifty Paddington statues will be placed across London close to museums, parks, shops and key landmarks in an inspiring trail. Each of the statues will be created by artists, designers and celebrities with the trail following the travelling bear’s favourite places in London.

Fifty Paddington statues make up The Paddington Trail. The names that have so far been revealed include stars from the upcoming Paddington movie:

Nicole Kidman
Hugh Bonneville
Julie Walters
Ben Whishaw
Peter Capaldi

There are also a number of other Hollywood stars who will be designing bears:

Emma Watson
Benedict Cumberbatch
Michael Sheen

...as well as other high profile names such as

Paddington's creator, Michael Bond
footballer David Beckham
Ballet star Darcey Bussell
movie director Guy Ritchie
musician Nick Mason
pop star Frankie Bridge
photographer Rankin
fashion designer Matthew Williamson
fashion designer Christopher Kane
fashion designer Lulu Guinness
street artist and painter Inkie
artist Tom Phillips
artist Hannah Warren
TV presenter Davina McCall
TV presenters Ant McPartlin & Declan Donnelly
talk show host Jonathan Ross
explorer Bear Grylls
the Chelsea football team
the England rugby union team
and Boris Johnson, Mayor of London

The first of the designs have been revealed as Paddington Bear by Michael Bond, Paddington Shakesbear by Michael Sheen, Paddington Sparkles by Frankie Bridge and Paddingtonscape by artist, Hannah Warren.

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