Guide to Paddington, London W2

Paddington is a borough in London that offers a diverse environment—situated on the River Wey banks and between Hereford and Warrington Town to the east and Putney to the west. Paddington itself has a character of its own, with its accommodations, markets and shops.

With a population of under 50,000, the Paddington area is a beautiful mix of style, shopping and lifestyle. If you are looking for a varied environment and proximity to yesteryear's cultural capital, then Paddington is for you.

History

The village of Paddington was once home to just 1,000 people. Today, it boasts a significant population of circa 50,000 people. It is home to several institutions such as the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, the British Museum, The Range Rover Show and the UK Air Ambulance.

The area is also well known for its rich history and culture, dating back to the 1300s when Paddington was a village of squabbling village leaders, pirates and gunpowder smugglers.

The area has been well preserved by the Huish Park complex, which was initially established as part of a more extensive network of gardens.

Attractions

The attractions in Paddington are some of the best you can find. There are plenty of reasons to spend some time here.

The Paddington Library
The "must-see" Golden Hillock Observatory
The National Gallery
The Shakespeare Theatre
The Great Splash Pool at Sandy Cottage Water Park
Links Park where children can play
Cafes
Train Station

Transportion

The borough has three stations, with each serving an area of around 150-200 properties. There are five bus stops within the boroughs of Paddington & Wallington, Raynes Park and Southwark.

Additionally, there are no less than six taxi ranks within the borough which can help you get wherever you want to go within a relatively small area. Typically, Paddington is a beautiful underground and overground station.

Here are our top tips for getting around Paddington, London W2 efficiently:

Take the tube to Victoria: this is the easiest and quickest line to get to Paddington from central London. Use color-coded maps to find your way around the station, and there are loads of little plaques and boxes to keep track of your stops.
Take a tube towards Central: Waterloo & Victoria is just a hop, skip and jump away from Paddington.
Take an Underground towards Southwark: It's a beautiful muraled platform where several shops and bars are located.

Suffice to say, Paddington is incredibly well-served, and there are several efficient means of transport from one end of the borough to the other.

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