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Paddington Bear’s British Adventure: 50 Little Bears on a London Adventure!

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Last updated 2026-09-25 — On Christmas Eve in 1956, author Michael Bond bought the last lonely little bear on the shelf at London’s Selfridges, named it after Paddington Station, and featured it in a children’s book...

By TRAVELER Luxe Wei

In 1956, on Christmas Eve, author Michael Bond bought the last lonely little bear on the shelf at London’s Selfridges, named it after Paddington Station, and featured it in a children’s book. In Bond’s stories, Paddington Bear comes from the dark jungles of Peru, wanders the world alone, and arrives at London’s Paddington Station feeling lost and bewildered—until the Brown family takes him home. Now living in London, Paddington always wears a blue duffle coat and Wellington boots, carries a brown leather suitcase wherever he goes, and has become the city’s most beloved immigrant.His London adventure stories have also been made into a movie, premiering in the UK on November 28.

The adventures of the little bear from Paddington will leap onto the big screen in a film released globally. (Image source / standard)

Join the colorful little bear on a fun-filled tour of London. (Image source / studiocanal)

Combining the film with urban tourism, VisitLondon.com has created “The Paddington Trail.” It invites celebrities and artists—including Ben Whishaw, the voice of Paddington Bear; Benedict Cumberbatch, who plays the new Sherlock Holmes; Emma Watson from Harry Potter; former football star David Beckham; London Mayor Boris Johnson; and artist Hannah Warren—to participate in creating 50 Paddington Bear statues.

Various colorful Paddington Bears are scattered around London streets, waiting for visitors to find them. (Image source / nspcc)

The official campaign website allows you to download the city trail map, share photos, and learn about the history of the locations where the statues are placed. (Image source / hughbonneville)

The 50 bears will appear in various corners of London. Follow the furry paw prints to experience all kinds of artistic, cultural, edgy, and joyful adventures across the city. The final stop is the Paddington Bear Shop at Selfridges, where you can buy a replica bear inspired by the statues and put a cute end to this urban adventure.

The UK has created 50 Paddington Bears to promote the film and city tourism. (Image provided / TRAVELER Luxe Traveler)

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