The Paddington Bear Trail: London's Most Adorable New Attraction
Follow Paddington Bear around London starting Nov. 4. (Photo: Visit London)
Paddington Bear is getting his own walking tour in London – The Paddington Trail. Fifty original statues of the lovable character will be displayed throughout the city starting Nov. 4 through December 30, in honor “Paddington” the film’s British release, according to The Telegraph.
The statues, which stand 3 feet, 6 inches tall, are designed by artists and celebrities, including Michael Bond, the original creator of Paddington Bear, Victoria Beckham, Nicole Kidman (who stars in the film), Benjamin Cumberbatch, Emma Watson, and Bear Grylls.
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Bond created an updated version of Paddington, while the actor Michael Sheen designed “Paddington Shakesbear.” Other incarnations include “Paddingtonscape,” and “Paddington Sparkles.”
From left: “Paddington Shakesbear,” Paddington Bear, “Paddingtonscape,” and “Paddington Sparkles” (Photo: Joe Pepler/Visit London)
The statues along the trail are near parks, museums, and shops that mark some of Paddington Bear’s favorite places, reports The Telegraph, from Heathrow airport to The Royal Opera House to the Museum of London to the end of the trail at Selfridges (where Bond came up with the idea of Paddington in 1956 after buying a toy bear from the store).
After the statues come down, they will be auctioned to raise money for the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children, as well as other charities.
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