Paddington Bear Experience school tickets on sale

Teachers and educational visits coordinators can now book their tickets and enquire about bespoke packages here. 

Three years in the making, The Paddington Bear Experience will span more than 26,000 square feet of the iconic County Hall on Southbank. 

What will the experience include?

• Pupils will journey through some of the most memorable locations from the Paddington stories.
• Starting with the hustle and bustle of Paddington Station, pupils will be greeted by a friendly Station Master and taken on a lively train journey through London’s most famous landmarks all the way to the Browns’ charming house at No. 32 Windsor Gardens. 
• Once inside the famous tree adorned hallway, the Brown family will whisk students into a whirlwind of multi-sensory activities as they need to help Paddington and his family prepare for a very special occasion – The Marmalade Day Festival. 
• The experience culminates in a street party for visitors to enjoy the Marmalade Day festival. A range of food (including Paddington’s famous marmalade sandwich) and drinks will be available as well as an opportunity to enjoy fun and games with the Brown family. 

Big anniversary for Paddington

The Paddington Bear Experience opens during the 66th anniversary year of Michael Bond’s first Paddington book. The first book, A Bear Called Paddington, introduced readers to the friendly bear from Peru, with a big appetite for marmalade, who is discovered by the Brown family at Paddington Station in London.

Since its first publication, the Paddington books, published by Harper Collins, have sold more than 40 million copies worldwide. The popularity of these books led to numerous adaptations, including TV shows and films. In 2014, the Paddington film was released, followed by a sequel, Paddington 2 in 2017. A third film, Paddington in Peru will be released in the UK on 8th November 2024.