Paddington (disambiguation) facts for kids

Paddington is a name that can mean different things! It's most famously known as an area in London, England. But it can also refer to other places, a famous bear, and even a gold mine.

Places Called Paddington

Paddington is a name used for several places around the world.

Paddington in London, England

The original Paddington is a busy area in the City of Westminster, London. It used to be its own separate area called the Metropolitan Borough of Paddington.

• Paddington Station is a very big train station in London. Many trains arrive and leave from here, connecting London to other parts of England.
• Paddington Underground stations are two different stations on London's subway system, called the London Underground. They help people travel all over the city.
• Paddington Bridge is a road bridge in London. It is also known as Bishop's Bridge.

Paddington in Australia

There are also places named Paddington in Australia:

• Paddington, New South Wales is a suburb in Sydney, Australia. It's known for its Victorian-era houses and markets.
• Paddington, Queensland is another suburb, located in Brisbane, Australia.
• Paddington, Western Australia was once a gold mining town. It is now mostly abandoned and is called Gudarra.

Paddington Bear

Paddington Bear is a very famous and much-loved character from children's books. He is a polite bear from "Darkest Peru" who loves marmalade sandwiches. He was found at Paddington Station in London by the Brown family.

• Paddington (1975 TV series) was the first TV show about Paddington Bear.
• Paddington Bear (1989 TV series) was another popular TV series.
• The Adventures of Paddington Bear was a TV series made in 1997.
• Paddington (2014 film) is a popular movie based on the books. It tells the story of how Paddington came to London.

Other Uses of Paddington

• Paddington Gold Mine is a gold mine located in Western Australia. It is where gold is dug out of the ground.

See also

• 4.50 from Paddington, a mystery novel by Agatha Christie.

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