About Paddington
The Grand Union Canal
Once a major industrial transport route used to bring goods into London, the inlets of the Grand Union Canal now provide one of Paddington’s most beautiful attractions; a perfect setting for waterside walks and outdoor dining.
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Royal Parks and Squares
London is one of the greenest capital cities in the world, and Paddington is perfectly placed for three of its biggest and best-loved Royal Parks, all just a short walk away.
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Waterside bars and restaurants
Whether you’re looking for lunch al fresco or a fun night out with friends, you can take your pick from Paddington’s many waterside cafes, bars and restaurants.
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Connaught Village
Close to the West End but far less crowded are the designer shops, bijou boutiques and pretty pavement cafés of London’s charming Connaught Village, perfect for people-watching or Sunday brunch.
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Little Venice
Just a short stroll from Paddington Station lies Little Venice, a haven of leafy calm where Regent’s Canal meets the Paddington arm of the Grand Union Canal lies Little Venice.
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Transport links
Paddington is one of the capital’s best-connected neighbourhoods, making it an easy commute to the rest of London, and providing quick connections to the international services from Heathrow Airport and Eurostar.
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Around Edgware Road
The Edgware Road is one of the oldest thoroughfares in Britain and neatly divides Marylebone and Bayswater. The surrounding area is great for local shopping, whether you’re stocking up for the week or looking for a lunchtime treat.
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Marylebone Village
Take a short stroll to the east to soak up the atmosphere of Marylebone High Street, with its stylish and eclectic shops, fine restaurants and gastro pubs.
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Lisson Gallery
Lisson Gallery has been at the heart of the contemporary art scene for more than 50 years. And, from its beginnings, it’s been located in Bell Street near Lisson Grove, close to London’s West End but also part of Paddington’s dynamic and diverse local neighbourhood.
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Lord’s cricket ground
Lord’s has played host to more than 100 Test Matches, but even without a match in progress, cricket and architecture fans alike will find it worth a visit.
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The Wallace Collection
One of Europe’s finest art collections, The Wallace Collection, occupies a palatial townhouse in a beautiful garden square, a 20-minute walk from Paddington.
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Selfridges
If you can’t find what you’re looking for in Selfridges Department Store on Oxford Street, chances are you won’t find it anywhere. The ultimate shopping experience, it also offers world-class dining, art exhibitions and even parties on the roof.
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Brunel’s Paddington Station
Since 1854, Paddington Station has been the lynchpin connecting London with the South West and West of England, and with Wales.
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From Notting Hill to Mayfair
Many of London’s most desirable ‘villages’, including Bayswater, Mayfair, Marylebone, Belsize Park and Notting Hill are dotted around Paddington.
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Clifton Nurseries
A thriving local business since 1880, internationally renowned Clifton Nurseries is a must for all plant-lovers, whether you’re a green-fingered grower or just love to browse.
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Canal crossings
Passers-by, tourists, residents and workers all stop to admire the workings of Rolling Bridge, Paddington Basin. The winning design for the new footbridge at Merchant Square was the result of a stiff competition between some of the world’s most exciting talents in architecture.
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