Starts at Paddington Station, London
Paddington Pawprint Trail — Adventure 3: Ping Pong, Ponies and Peter Pan
route · Heritage walk
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3.8
Wildland
1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
3.8A Paddington-themed city wander that mixes bear statues and storybook references with gardens, horses and the green spaces of Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens.
This is a playful way to explore the quieter green spaces and Paddington landmarks around the station, rather than a countryside escape. Its appeal is the combination of a family-friendly trail, Norfolk Square Gardens and the nearby parks; check first whether this specific Pawprint adventure is still operating.
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The experience
Adventure 3 is titled “Ping Pong, Ponies and Peter Pan”. Its described highlights include Norfolk Square Gardens, a seasonal Paddington display, nearby horse riding at Hyde Park Stables and Hyde Park, with Kensington Gardens attractions also mentioned. Confirm the trail is current before following it.
Things to do
Follow Adventure 3
Explore the “Ping Pong, Ponies and Peter Pan” adventure from the Paddington Pawprint Trail. Confirm that the trail is still running before setting out.
About 1–2 hours
Continue towards Hyde Park and Kensington Gardens
The trail source suggests continuing to Hyde Park, while also naming Kensington Gardens attractions including the Serpentine Gallery, Peter Pan and the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1 hour
Quick bear-and-garden wander
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Start at Paddington Station and check whether the Pawprint Trail is currently available.
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Follow Adventure 3 towards Norfolk Square Gardens.
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Look for the seasonal Paddingtonscape display if it is present.
Half day · Half day
Make a half day of it: Paddington to the parks
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Begin at Paddington Station and check the current trail information.
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Explore the Adventure 3 highlights around Norfolk Square Gardens.
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Continue to Hyde Park, described by the trail source as five minutes away.
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If useful for your visit, include nearby Hyde Park Stables; confirm its current availability separately.
Verified history
The Paddington Pawprint Trail has three adventures, each featuring one of the Paddingtons from the Paddington Trail held across London in 2014. The supplied local trail page identifies Adventure 3 as “Ping Pong, Ponies and Peter Pan”. Separately, Visit London says the Pawprint Trail has ended, so its current status needs checking.
When to go
June · July · August · Check current trail and attraction access details before choosing a time.
The trail source specifically describes Paddingtonscape as a summer feature. It does not provide seasonal guidance for the rest of the route.
This is an urban walking route with outdoor garden and park stops. Check the forecast and wear suitable footwear.
The route
- duration
- The source does not give a duration for Adventure 3.
- difficulty
- Not stated; check the route and access details before visiting.
- start point
- Paddington Station
- parking start
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- Norfolk Square Gardens
- Seasonal Paddingtonscape display, if available
- Hyde Park and nearby Kensington Gardens attractions
Worth pairing with
Hyde Park
The local trail page suggests continuing to Hyde Park, described there as five minutes away.
Kensington Gardens
The trail page names the Serpentine Gallery, Peter Pan and the Diana Princess of Wales Memorial Playground among nearby options.
What to look for
Look for Paddingtonscape in Norfolk Square Gardens when the seasonal display is present. On the broader Paddington trail, the source also points to the Paddington statue, book bench and plaque on Platform 1.
The story
Literature
Best time to go
Summer for the Paddingtonscape display in Norfolk Square Gardens, when it is available; otherwise, the route’s urban landmarks and parks can be explored in other seasons.
The source describes Paddingtonscape in Norfolk Square Gardens as a summer feature. The listed station hours are Monday to Friday, 7.30am–7.30pm, and weekends, 9am–7pm; check current details before travelling.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Families · Young children · Walkers · History lovers
Route at a glance
Duration
1–2 hours
Terrain
Historic town, Parkland
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Listed hours
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
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Practical information
Opening & access
A self-guided urban trail described as starting at Paddington Station. The source gives station access hours, but another supplied source says the Pawprint Trail has ended. Check the trail’s current status and access to individual stops before setting out. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
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Toilets
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Food & drink
The source describes family-friendly food stops on the wider trail but does not confirm current opening or availability for this adventure. Check before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
The source row reports a wheelchair-accessible entrance, but does not establish whether the full route or all stops are step-free. Check before visiting.
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Around Paddington Pawprint Trail — Adventure 3: Ping Pong, Ponies and Peter Pan
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
St James's Church, Sussex Gardens
Sussex Gardens, Paddington, London W2 3UD
0.3 km away
St David’s Welsh Church, Paddington
2 St Mary’s Terrace, Paddington, London W2 1SF
0.7 km away
