The smart, definitive guide to Paddington, London

About Paddington

Like London Victoria, London Paddington is located in the borough of Westminster and the rail station is the significant feature of the area.  However unlike Victoria, the Paddington area lacks the numerous attractions and historic locations nearby.  The streets surrounding the station are mostly residential although a number of new office complexes have been built in the area recently. 

Paddington is situated north of Hyde Park and is a relatively short walk away from Oxford Street, Marylebone and Edware Road, making it better situated for shopping than for taking in the London sights found in other parts of the City of Westminster.

What's on in Paddington

Because the Paddington Station itself is in a largely residential area, most of the events in the area a short ways away from the station.  Nearby, however, are the theatres of the West End, numerous galleries, and Hyde Park which offers various recreational activities from seasonal festivals to horseback riding in the park.

Paddington Venues:

• Hyde Park
  Best for: a stroll, festival, concert, horseback ride, run, or picnic in the park.
• Cherry Jam
  Best for: wide balconies, consistant DJs and cool industrial mosh pit.
• Canal Cafe Theatre
  Best for: new writing, mainly by young comedians and viewing a show in the venue that's Guinness World Record Holder for the world's longest running live comedy show.
• Subway Gallery
  Best for: some real art on the underground.

Paddington Facts:

Borough: Westminster
Tubes: Paddington, Lancaster Gate, Edware Road