Ever since 1958 when he first journeyed from Peru to England in A Bear Called Paddington, Paddington Bear has made a home in London’s heart.
And, if you grew up with this lovable bear, you’ve surely got a special place in your heart for him, too.
Paddington and Paddington 2 brought the bear to the big screen, giving some of London’s best sites top billing. Pack your bag full of marmalade sandwiches and check out these Paddington movie filming locations on your next visit to London.
Image Credit: Getty Images, John Lamb. Image Location: Chalcot Crescent, Primrose Hill, London
Paddington movie locations
Which address did Paddington Bear live at?
Paddington Bear lives with the Brown family at 32 Windsor Gardens in the Paddington movies. Though they do use shots of Windsor Gardens, look a little closer at the scene and you’ll see that the houses filmed aren’t located in Windsor Gardens at all, but on Chalcot Crescent in Primrose Hill.
Is Paddington station a real train station?
Yes, there is a real Paddington station in London where you can catch the train. The interior station scenes were filmed in Paddington station, though Marylebone station was used for the exterior shots.
Image Credit: © Studiocanal. Image Location: Platform 1, Paddington Station, London
Where is Mr. Gruber’s antique shop in Paddington?
Mr. Gruber’s antique shop is a real-life antique shop called Alice’s. It’s located at 86 Portobello Road in Notting Hill and a must-visit for travelers who load their luggage with vintage finds.
Did they film in the Natural History Museum for Paddington?
Yes, Millicent Clyde’s place of work is the true-blue Natural History Museum. Take the Circle Line from Paddington station to South Kensington station and see how magnificent it is in person (and we promise that the real-life taxidermist won’t try to abduct any woodland friends you bring with you).
Image Credit: Getty Images, Steven Allan. Image Location: Portobello Road, London
Paddington 2 filming locations
Where is the Paddington 2 train scene location?
Paddington 2 once again uses Paddington station as a set piece. The thrilling train sequence left London and cruised over to Yorkshire, England. The viaduct shown in the railway chase is the Nidd Gorge Viaduct, also called the Bilton Viaduct.
Where is the prison from Paddington 2?
The prison scenes were some of the few scenes across the franchise that weren’t filmed in London. Shepton Mallet Prison is located in Somerset, England and appeared as the prison’s exterior, while the interior scenes were shot all the way in Dublin, Ireland at prison-turned-museum Kilmainham Gaol.
What is the church in Paddington 2?
The church featured in Paddington 2 is St Paul’s Cathedral. It’s located around 4 miles from Paddington station. To get there from Paddington station in less than 20 minutes, hop on the Elizabeth Line eastbound towards Abbey Wood or Shenfield and get off at Tottenham Court Road station. There, change to the Central Line also heading east and get off at St Paul’s station.
Image Credit: Getty Images, Fraser Hall. Image Location: St Paul's Cathedral, London
Paddington 3 filming locations
Rumor has it that Paddington 3, officially titled Paddington in Peru, started filming in London in July of 2023. While more info is being kept under a red felt hat, we’ll wager that the cast and crew will at least return to Primrose Hill, Notting Hill, and Paddington station, so keep your eyes out for large cameras and a small bipedal bear in a duffle coat.
Can you visit Paddington Bear in London?
Your three-year-old isn’t going to come at you with rapid-fire questions like, “Where was the Paddington movie filmed?” or “Which street was Paddington filmed on?”. They’re going to ask one simple, sweet question:
"Can we visit Paddington Bear in London?"
Yes, our dear friends, you can.
In fact, you can visit Paddington Bear minutes after you get off of the plane. The Heathrow Express train departs from Terminals 2, 3 and 5 at London Heathrow Airport and connects to Paddington train station in 15 minutes.
The station, named for our dear friend from the deepest, darkest Peru, has a Paddington Bear statue, a Paddington Bear bench, and even a Paddington Bear shop for souvenirs. Download the Trainline app and get your tickets to Paddington station and the Paddington movie filming locations today.
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