Paddington Bear - gifts for lovers of this gorgeous bear

I just love Paddington Bear!  Like many famous bears, Paddington has been a much loved and cherished bear for many of us during our childhood and adulthood.    

Adapted from Michael Bond’s beloved books, PADDINGTON the film follows the comic misadventures of a very polite young bear from Peru, who travels to London in search of a home.  Lost and alone at Paddington Station, he finds out that city life is not all he had imagined.  Then he meets the kindly Brown family at Paddington Station;  they spot the label about his neck saying,:  ‘Please look after this bear. Thank you’ - and they offer him a temporary haven.  Paddington brings chaos to their family life, and matters aren't helped when he catches the eye a sinister taxidermist.  

And how many of us will forget the late Queen Elizabeth II and Paddington taking tea together at the start of the Platinum Jubilee celebrations? You can watch the Queen and Paddinton Bear video here

And there's news (12 Dec 2023)!  The BBC reports that Paddington, a stage musical adapted from books and films is set for 2025!  Find out more from the BBC

So for Paddington lovers, here are a few gift ideas!

This Paddington Bear Walking Tour for Two is avaiable for £30.00 from Virgin Experience Days  Visit some of the sites which featured in the 20+ books, and film locations! Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour in London for one adult and one child. This is a Paddington themed afternoon tea on an iconic double-decker Routemaster bus! Pass Paddington's favourite sights in London. Take a look at The Paddington Bear ™ Experience. It's the only fully immersive Paddington Bear™ experience in the world, with full sized Windsor Gardens to explore,  and you can celebrate The Marmalade Day Festival.   Take a look at the options available through Virgin Experience Days. from £59.00