Paddington Basin, London

Name: Paddington Basin
Address: London, United Kingdom

#847 among attractions in London

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Paddington Basin is the name given to a long canal basin, and its surrounding area, in Paddington, London. ()

Coordinates: 51°31'6"N, 0°10'26"W

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City of Westminster (Hyde Park)London United Kingdom

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Paddington Basin – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Peter Pan statue, Whiteleys, Hyde Park pet cemetery, Lord's Tavern.

0.7 miS
Vernacular architecture, Monuments and statues, Sculpture
Peter Pan statue, London
18 min walk • Nestled in the verdant landscapes of Kensington Gardens in London, the Peter Pan statue is a whimsical tribute to the beloved character created by J.M. Barrie. This charming bronze sculpture, crafted by Sir George Frampton, has stood since 1912, captivating visitors...
0.7 miSW
Shopping, Department store
Whiteleys, London
18 min walk • Whiteleys was a shopping centre in Bayswater, London. It was built in the retail space of the former William Whiteley Limited department store, which opened in 1911 as one of London's first department store, and was one of the main department stores, alongside Selfridge's, Liberty's and Harrods.
0.5 miS
Cemetery
Hyde Park pet cemetery, London
12 min walk • The Hyde Park pet cemetery is a disused burial ground for animals in Hyde Park, London. It was established in 1880 or 1881 in the garden of Victoria Lodge, home of one of the park keepers.
0.7 miN
Nightlife, Victorian architecture
Lord's Tavern, London
18 min walk • The Lord's Pavilion is a cricket pavilion at Lord's Cricket Ground in London, England. Designed by Thomas Verity and built in 1889–1890, the pavilion has achieved Grade II* listed heritage designation.
0.6 miE
Synagogue
West London Synagogue, London
15 min walk • The West London Synagogue of British Jews, abbreviated WLS, is a synagogue and congregation, affiliated to Reform Judaism, near Marble Arch in central London. It was established on 15 April 1840. The current synagogue building in Upper Berkeley Street, dedicated in 1870, is Grade II listed.
0.5 miW
Theater
Canal Cafe Theatre, London
13 min walk • The Canal Cafe Theatre is a 60-seat fringe theatre venue in Little Venice, London, specialising in comedy performances.
~170 ftW
Bridge
The Rolling Bridge, London
1 min walk • The Rolling Bridge is a type of curling moveable bridge completed in 2004 as part of the Grand Union Canal office and retail development project at Paddington Basin, London.
0.5 miS
Monuments and statues
Statue of Edward Jenner, London
14 min walk • A statue of Edward Jenner, the physician, scientist and pioneer of the world's first vaccine, is located in Kensington Gardens in London. A work of the sculptor William Calder Marshall, the bronze was originally unveiled by Albert, Prince Consort in Trafalgar Square on 17 May 1858, before being moved to its present location in 1862.
~700 ftN
Church, Neoclassical architecture
St Mary on Paddington Green Church, London
4 min walk • St Mary on Paddington Green is an Anglican church in the Parish of Little Venice, London, and forms part of Paddington Green conservation area. Today it stands at the junction of Edgware Road and Harrow Road, overlooking the East end of Westway and the approaches to Marylebone Flyover, so seen by tens of thousands of motorists daily.
~520 ftE
Bridge
Merchant Square Footbridge, London
3 min walk • The Merchant Square Footbridge is a moveable pedestrian bridge spanning a canal in Paddington, London. It is architecturally and mechanically unique, being composed of five side-by side sections of varying lengths, with offset pivots to accommodate the varying lengths. When opened, the segments are brought to varying angles of elevation.
~1130 ftSW
Memorial
Great Western Railway War Memorial, London
6 min walk • The Great Western Railway War Memorial is a First World War memorial by Charles Sargeant Jagger and Thomas S. Tait. It stands on platform 1 at London Paddington station, commemorating the 2,500 employees of the Great Western Railway who were killed in the conflict.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Paddington Basin?

Nearby attractions include The Rolling Bridge, London (1 min walk), Paddington, London (3 min walk), Merchant Square Footbridge, London (3 min walk), Praed Street, London (3 min walk).

How to get to Paddington Basin by public transport?

The nearest stations to Paddington Basin:

Bus

Hermitage Street • Lines: 18, 332, N18 (4 min walk)
Bishops Bridge • Lines: 332, 46 (6 min walk)

Metro

Paddington • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District (6 min walk)
Edgware Road • Lines: Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City (8 min walk)

Train

London Paddington (5 min walk)
London Marylebone (16 min walk)