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Paddington is easily accessible, transfer directly from your train onto the Tube at Paddington using the Hammersmith and City Line, Circle Line, District Line and Bakerloo Line.

BOOK a night stay now and take advantage of these fascinating events in the local area. 

October 2019 calls out to one of the most awaited events in London! The 63rd BFI London Film Festival - the biggest celebration of international cinema for the past year. The programme is a combination of the most versatile films, finely selected from the Cannes and other major festivals and prestige awards contenders from the famous US Studios.

Opening the festival is Armando Iannucci’s ‘The Personal History of David Copperfield’ starring Dev Patel, Ben Wishaw and Nikki Amuka-Bird.

If you’re looking for a peaceful oasis in London’s chaotic city centre, head to the Queen Elizabeth Hall Roof Garden. Originally created in 2011 in partnership with the Eden Project, this beautiful, award-winning rooftop garden is now a permanent, much-loved feature of the Southbank Centre: sitting right on the Thames, it offers stunning views of some of London’s most iconic landmarks.

Taking the family to West End theatre can be a pricey excursion – but not during Kids’ Week! Kids’ Week – which is actually kids’ month, running from 1st to 31st August – gives under-16s free tickets to many of London’s top shows, when watching with an adult paying full price.

Buckingham Palace is one of the few remaining working royal palaces in the world: home of the Queen, it is internationally renowned as the focus of national and royal celebrations, and of course as a backdrop for the Changing of the Guard ceremony.

For the last 10 years, Paddington Basin Canal has been home to the summer Dragon Boat Race. Once again this year, on Thursday 25^th July, fearless crews will take to the water to compete to be awarded Fastest Team, Runner-Up Team, and the highly coveted Best Dressed Team – all in aid of local charity COSMIC, Children of St Mary’s Intensive Care, which overlooks Paddington Basin.

Enjoy the bank holiday weekend in London, running from 25-27 May 2019, there is plenty to do, from Chelsea Flower Show to the Martini Waterfront pop up in Paddington. 

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Located less than half a mile away from the Mercure Paddington is buzzing, bustling Merchant Square. From 10^th May to 14^th September, it will once again host its free Summer of Fun: with an incredibly eclectic programme, there’s something for every taste!

After a perfect summer’s day, simply stroll the five minutes back to the Mercure Paddington for an excellent night’s sleep!

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As the clocks spring forward into British summer time and the weather starts improving, take advantage of the longer summer days by heading to the Floating Pocket Park in Paddington Basin, on the Grand Union Canal.

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Heathrow Express is the quickest way between Central London and Heathrow Airport. With frequent departures and a fifteen minute journey time to Terminals 2 & 3 and a few minutes more to Terminal 4 or 5, the non-stop service achieved 96% overall satisfaction in the latest National Rail Passenger Survey.

BOOK now and stay just moments away from the Heathrow Express at Paddington Station. 

Paddington Grand Central station

Trains to London Paddington depart for and arrive from, West and South West England and South Wales.

BOOK now and take advantage of a night stay moments away from Paddington Station. 

Things to do in West London: From fine dining to Paddington Bear's favourite spot

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Merchant square in Paddington is at the heart of London. In the space you will find brand new restaurants, great shops and office space nestled in the Victoria style London Buildings. 

BOOK NOW and take advantage of a night stay in London, make extra time to explore the unique Merchant Square in Paddington. 

If you’re visiting London or just passing by, why not hire a GoBoat for you and your friends and explore the beautiful canals around the city.

Take the kids and come visit the extraordinary Natural History Museum which boasts many insightful exhibitions and specimens from all different ages.

If you’re interested in the sciences, why not visit the Science Museum this summer and check out all the collections and activities they have on offer.

The Royal Albert is one of the World’s most famous stages and is located right next to Hyde Park. During the year, the Royal Albert Hall hosts around 390 events ranging from opera to dance to tennis so there is something there for everyone to enjoy.

Located in the centre of Kensington, the High-Street Kensington offers numerous trendy clothing stores as well as many restaurants specialising in all different cuisines.

Start your adventure and book to stay at the Mercure Paddington Hotel, conveniently located in central London.

The Mastaba, project for London is going live on the Serpentine Lake from 18th June.

Paddington is located between two Royal Parks, Notting Hill and the West End.

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Make the most of March in London, book now and save up to 40%.

Enjoy the first stages of Spring in March. It's a good month to visit the Kensington Palace gardens Kew Gardens or any of London’s other top gardens, as seas of crocuses and daffodils bloom across the capital.

Book a table at London St. Brasserie this Valentine's Day.

Make Valentine's Day extra special with a night stay at Mercure London Paddington. 

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Go ice skating on one of London's temporary outdoor ice rinks, many of which are still open at the start of the month, while Canary Wharf's ice rink stays open until February.

Things to do on New Year's Day in London, explore the wonderful Museums. 

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This Halloween (31^st October) Kensington Palace will be hosting the Eerie Evening Tour. You’ll have the opportunity to hear spooky stories hidden within the walls, and about the mysterious events that occurred within the walls.

Have some fun in a former carpark at Skylight, a rooftop playground in Tobacco Dock. Alongside the usual plethora of cocktails and street food, there are petanque courts, lawn bowls and three croquet lawns available to book for half-hour or one-hour slots, from £15.

Back in 1993, Rachel Whiteread’s concrete cast of the interior of an East End terrace house made her the first woman to win the Turner Prize. Now, 24 years since ‘House’, Tate Britain is hosting a long overdue mid-career retrospective of her work. Expect big, immersive statements about sculpture and space from this important and groundbreaking artist. It’s a must-see.

October in London means the arrival of autumn, but don't hibernate indoors – there's way too much going on for that.

The V&A has been voted the best UK museum. 

The V&A has been chosen as London and the UK’s very best museum by the public. The central London cultural behemoth also came fifth in Europe, and in the worlds top 10, according to TripAdvisor’s 2017 Travellers’ Choice Awards. 

September Sessions 9^th – 15^th September

If you’ve been looking to discover some new music for a while now, here’s your chance. For an entire week in Sheldon Square, September sessions will be going on.

If you’ve been looking for a new, fun activity for the little ones, look no further! Playmake is specially designed to keep kids happy and entertained, with multiple exercises to keep them entertained.

Finding something for the kids to do is always a challenge. But on the 16^th – 17^th of September, there will be a race among kids to build the biggest, best and most impressive Lego structure.