Updated 24 September 2025
On 23 September 2025, Paddington found a new home in Connaught Village Green. Five children from Connaught House School helped us discover his new spot, following his marmalade paw prints through Connaught Village before being reunited with Paddington.
The move was met with excitement from the local community, with families and visitors eager to see where Paddington would be spending his days. Sitting proudly in Connaught Village Green, he continues to bring smiles to residents, children and passersby who pause to enjoy a photo and share in the fun of spotting him.
Paddington’s new location in Connaught Village Green ensures he remains at the heart of community life, surrounded by greenery and the bustle of visitors exploring the area’s shops and cafes. With his red hat, blue duffle coat and trusty sandwich in paw, he remains a much loved neighbour, delighting fans of all ages.
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8 October 2024
Marble Arch London BID, in partnership with The Church Commissioners for England, has brought a statue of everyone’s favourite bear to Connaught Village, to celebrate the forthcoming release of Paddington in Peru.
Paddington Visits launches in London Connaught Village ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas from 8 November 2024
On 8 October 2024, as fans of all ages took a pew next to Paddington, children from Connaught House School unveiled the statue with Studiocanal. Launched as part of Paddington Visits, Paddington took a seat on a bench at 28 Connaught Street and was immediately embraced by the local community. Everyone buzzed with excitement as they gathered to its newest neighbour: a meticulously crafted and painted statue sporting the wise bear’s signature red hat, blue duffle coat, and, naturally, a marmalade sandwich in paw.
With passersby stopping for selfies, London’s Connaught Village is one of 23 locations taking part in Paddington Visits, a trail which will see the special statues appearing in cities, towns, and beauty spots all over the UK and Ireland, to celebrate the forthcoming release of Paddington in Peru, arriving in cinemas on 8 November.
Families and children can embark on an adventure to find their local Paddington, with locations ranging from York to Southampton, Edinburgh to Cardiff, and, of course, a very special stop in Newbury, the hometown of Paddington’s creator, Michael Bond.
Paddington Visits launches ahead of the bear’s latest cinematic outing, Paddington in Peru, in UK and Ireland cinemas 8 November. This new adventure will see Paddington return home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears. With The Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru.
We are delighted to welcome Paddington to Connaught Village, a few marmalade pawprints from where he first met the Browns at Paddington station. We hope that people from across London and beyond come to visit the statue, sit with Paddington and explore the many shops, restaurants, cafes and attractions Connaught Village and the wider Marble Arch area have to offer, you might even be able to find yourself a marmalade sandwich!
Kay Buxton, Chief Executive, Marble Arch London BID
We can’t wait to welcome Paddington, marmalade-loving British icon from the wilds of Peru to the shores of Connaught Village - just a short stroll from where he was first found on his battered suitcase in Paddington station. Everyone’s favourite bear will be dropping in on the independent boutiques, galleries and restaurants of Connaught Village and Marble Arch so we welcome anyone and everyone to the area to come and ask for a photograph and video!
James Parker, Senior Asset Manager, Church Commissioners for England
We are delighted to launch Paddington Visits, a trail which will see everyone’s favourite bear bringing fun, kindness and warmth to communities across the UK. We hope that everyone seeks out their local Paddington, whether that’s dropping by for a chat about your day or to enjoy a marmalade sandwich or two while enjoying the view! Paddington is ready to welcome everyone!
Studiocanal spokesperson speaking on the launch of Paddington Visits
