Paddington Bear – can you find all 50 bears in London?

If you are in London this December, it is well worth seeing if you can find all 50 Paddington Bear statues, which are hidden around the city close to museums, and other key landmarks. Each of the statues have been designed by an artist or celebrity, and have been launched in connection with the release of the new Paddington bear movie.

The national phenomenon, which is Paddington bear, dates back almost 60 years. Paddington was created by Michael Bond who bought a small bear from Selfridges on Christmas Eve and named him after the famous railway station which he lived close to. The stories of Paddington bear and his adventures with the Brown family have enchanted children for years.

The Paddington trail will be opening at the end of November with all of the statues going on sale by auction at the end of the December to raise money for the NSPCC.

Peter Wanless, CEO of the NSPCC, has said: “It’s going to be wonderful to see two iconic British institutions – Paddington Bear and the NSPCC – coming together against the backdrop of this wonderful city, to raise vital funds for vulnerable children and their families. Paddington was fortunate enough to be found by Mr and Mrs Brown who gave him love and a safe space to grow up – something that every young person deserves. Through ChildLine, the NSPCC is there 24/7 for any young person who is feeling lost and in need of support.”

Your children will love to explore the city and find as many different statues as possible, why not take photos of each one you find and post them on Instagram or Pinterest to keep track of them. Smart City Apartments love to see any that you find, feel free to share them with us on social media so that we can enjoy finding them with you.

You can find out more about Paddington here www.paddington.com and full details of the trails are available on the official website http://www.visitlondon.com/paddington/