A Paddington statue trail has popped up across the UK: full list of locations

There aren’t many things Brits can universally rally behind, so when we find them they’re invaluable. Paddington is one such national institution: there’s just no way to dislike that cute little Peruvian bear, even if he does have a rogue choice of sandwich.

Unfortunately, as much as we love him, Paddington remains a fictional character, so it’s unlikely that you’ll ever get to meet him in the flesh. You can, however, find statues of him that have popped up across the country in the past few days to promote the release of Paddington 3, which is coming to cinemas this November.

You can find Paddington in 23 different spots across the country, literally from John o’Groats to Land’s End. He’s made appearances in Liverpool, Cardiff, Reading, and more, munching down on his signature marmalade sarnies. Here’s some pics of him in a few of his favourite spots.

John o’Groats

Newbury

Liverpool

Land’s End

Cardiff

If you’re a real Paddington superfan and want to cross off every stop on Paddington’s tour, you’ll have to go to the following locations:

Paddington statue trail locations across the UK

• Ashby de la Zouch - Ashby Spa WI Garden, Market Street  
• Birmingham - Medicine Terrace at Selfridges, Bullring 
• Bury St Edmunds - arc Shopping Centre 
• Cardiff - St John’s Gardens
• Chester - Foregate Street 
• Westport, County Mayo
• Edinburgh St Andrew Square Garden 
• John O’ Groats - John O’ Groats Sign Post 
• Lanark - High St 
• Land’s End - Land’s End Sign Post 
• Liverpool - Liverpool ONE
• London Paddington - Connaught Village 
• London Westfield - White City, W12 
• Manchester – Spinningfields, Hardman Square
• Newbury – Northbrook Street 
• Newtownards - Conway Square 
• Penrith - Town Centre 
• Peterborough - Queensgate Shopping Centre 
• Reading - Broad Street 
• Salisbury - Fisherton Street 
• Southampton - Westquay Shopping Centre 
• Sunderland - Bridges Shopping Centre 
• York - Dean’s Park 

First one to get to them all wins a one way ticket to Peru* and ultimate bragging rights. 

*You will not actually win a trip, but the bragging rights are real, and for forever.