From Heathrow Airport, you can take the Heathrow Express to London and stop at Paddington in Central London. Paddington is famous for its busy train station – a railway station that you can take to go to almost anywhere in the capital.
Paddington offers more than just this bustling railway station. It is a lively place crowded with charming cafes, renowned museums, delightful souvenir shops, and remarkable markets and restaurants. If you want to explore the place for a few days, you can stay in one of the best hotels near Paddington Station.
Paddington has a lot to offer. Locals and tourists alike are likely to find it worth their while to visit the following:
- Hyde Park
The park is one of London’s most prominent landmarks. Made up of 325 acres, it is huge. It is a choice venue for festive fairs and rock concerts. It features permanent memorials for the 2005 7/7 bombings, for the people who died in the Holocaust, as well as for Diana, the beloved Princess of Wales.
Serpentine Lake is found at the heart of the park. You can take a leisurely boat ride in the lake. If you are in the area on Christmas Day, you can join the many people who jump on the lake for the traditional chilly dip.
- Madame Tussauds London
This is one of the major tourist attractions in London. Founded by Marie Tussaud, one of the world’s most famous wax sculptors, the museum displays lifelike statues of illustrious people, including the members of the Royal family and celebrities in the fields of sports and film.
- Portobello Market
You can take a leisurely walk from Paddington Station to go to Portobello Market, a celebrated and charming street market that tourists flock to.
You are sure to stumble upon great finds in this market. It has a varied selection of bric-a-brac, vintage fashion, antiques, and other interesting collectibles. The streets are lined with many stalls offering a remarkable range of street food.
- Abbey Road Studios
If you are a fan of the Beatles, you should include the studios in your itinerary. You will find a lot of graffiti on the walls close to the studio, most of which express gratitude and admiration for the Beatles.
Celebrities like Cliff Richard, Deep Purple, Kanye West, Pink Floyd, Blur, and Genesis, to mention just a few, have all recorded music albums in the legendary studios.
- Sherlock Holmes Museum
This museum is dedicated to Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s celebrated detective, Sherlock Holmes. It displays life-size wax sculptures of characters featured in Sherlock Holmes classic adventures. You also can drop by the shop next door for unusual souvenirs and other quirky finds.
It is easy to find budget accommodation in London. Stay awhile and explore Paddington.
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