Timelapse: Heatherwicks Rolling Bridge, Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2024-10-15 | Timelapse: Heatherwicks Rolling Bridge, Paddington
Gavin Turk introduces Brunel Buildings Axis Mundi Paddington Partnership, London 2023-09-21 | Sculptor Gavin Turk was commissioned by Derwent London to create public art for Brunel Building in Paddington. Turk created Axis Mundi, which acts as a giant plug, forming the top of the borehole that makes up the Brunel Building's heat exchage system.
Heathrow Festive Express with Sir Ranulph Fiennes Paddington Partnership, London 2022-12-16 | The Heathrow Express – the fastest route between central London and Heathrow Airport – unveiled their Festive Express on 5 December 2022, offering three full days of enchanting fun as one of its carriages was transformed into an enchanting festive scene. Christmas postal elves were on hand to greet passengers as they stepped onboard, where they were surrounded by twinkling lights and the sound of sleigh bells ringing. Once seated, passengers immersed themselves in a magical carriage decked with colourful baubles, packed with parcels, and rammed to the rafters with festive fun. During the journey, families were able to write a letter to Santa, plus, special treats including a Golden Ticket giveaway and a chance to win a shopping spree are on offer across the three days.The world’s greatest living explorer, Sir Ranulph Fiennes was the first to experience the Festive Express, setting off on a Yuletide expedition in search of the spirit of Christmas. Preparations for the seasoned traveller were captured on film ahead of his departure. Sir Ranulph Fiennes said “If, like me, you travel a lot and are planning an adventure this Christmas then plot your course for London’s Paddington Station. The Heathrow Festive Express is an enchanting way to get into the Christmas spirit.”Plus, for those travelling for the rest of December, the joy continues, as until 6 January 2023 a Christmas tree will be centre stage at Paddington Station, covered in bright baubles and vintage decorations. Young passengers will be thrilled with a mini version of the Heathrow Express running on tracks around the tree in a snowy scene.Finally, from 12th –23rd December anyone passing through London Paddington should not miss the festive atmosphere, when live performances from carol singers will roam the station, and seasonal Instagram worthy photo opportunities set up to delight every traveller.The Heathrow Express is a stress-free experience that takes just 15 minutes to reach its destination, with spacious cabins, free Wi-Fi, and an Onboard Entertainment system. Plus, kids 15 years and under travel free*, making a trip to the North Pole (or any other destination) even better value for money.
Corporate Volunteering in Paddington Schools Paddington Partnership, London 2022-09-20 | The Paddington Partnership offers a bespoke corporate community involvement service, the Paddington Community Programme. We deliver positive outcomes for some of London’s most demanding and successful businesses, placing over 1,200 employee volunteers in more than 50 different schools and charities each year. We work closely with neighbouring primary and secondary schools, colleges and special schools.
Whitbreads investment in Paddington, including the new Premier Inn at Paddington Basin Paddington Partnership, London 2022-07-27 | Whitbread is continuing to invest heavily in London as it works to grow its network of Premier Inn and hub by Premier Inn in the capital. In this video, the team leading Premier Inn’s expansion in London talk about why the capital remains an important focus for Whitbread and why the business is so upbeat on the Paddington area in particular. Credit: Whitbread Property.
Paddington Aerial Footage, May 2022 Paddington Partnership, London 2022-05-06 | The latest aerial footage of all the Paddington developments, in this fly-through from May 2022.See Paddington's new Elizabeth Line station from the air, and check on progress with the creation of Sellar's landmark development, Paddington Square.Visit www.thisispaddington.com for more information on any of the developments in Paddington.
St Marys Hospital Time for Play Appeal Paddington Partnership, London 2021-11-17 | This winter 2021 the Imperial Health Charity are asking for your help to create an exceptional play space for seriously ill children at St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington. Find out more about the difference your donation will make to the lives of children, young people, their families and the staff at St Mary’s and donate here: www.imperialcharity.org.uk/makeadonation/Our-current-campaigns/time-for-play
Maarten Baas Real Time Clock, Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2021-11-15 | Marking the practical completion of Yard Nine’s 50 Eastbourne Terrace, Maarten Baas’s Real Time clock has been unveiled, providing a new landmark for Paddington. Real Time represents the finishing touch to 50 Eastbourne Terrace, Yard Nine’s 85,000 sq ft mixed use scheme, designed by architects Sheppard Robson. At 50 Eastbourne Terrace Baas’s Real Time clock sits 7.8m above the pavement at the entrance to the office building, fully integrated into the building’s façade. Inside a working man can be seen painting and removing the hands of the clock, denoting time minute by minute. The brightness of the clock is determined by the surrounding ambient light conditions.
Heathrow Express transforms carriage into zen-like space to form the #TranquilTrain Paddington Partnership, London 2021-10-15 | @HeathrowExpress passengers travelling on 13 October 2021 were treated to the ‘Tranquil Train’ experience featuring sessions with yoga influencer Celest Pereira - who has developed a 12-minute seat-yoga and meditation session to help travellers relax. To get passengers in the right frame of mind, the ‘Tranquil Train’ carriage was decorated with fresh eucalyptus and lavender to fill the carriage with soothing aromas. The flowers used on board for the event were then fashioned into 45 beautiful bouquets and donated to a local Paddington charity, LDN London – who delivered a bouquet to brighten each of their 45 services. #TranquilTrain
Retail and Ticket Hall, Paddington Square Fly-Through Paddington Partnership, London 2021-06-03 | Paddington Square will deliver over £1 billion of investment to Paddington, delivering a new Bakerloo line ticket hall and interchange, a 1.35 acre public square, 350,000 sq ft of workspace and 80,000 sq ft of retail, dining and leisure space. For more information please visit paddingtonsquare.co.uk/.
Paddington Square Fly-Through Paddington Partnership, London 2021-05-27 | Paddington Square will deliver over £1 billion of investment to Paddington, delivering a new Bakerloo line ticket hall and interchange, a 1.35 acre public square, 350,000 sq ft of workspace and 80,000 sq ft of retail, dining and leisure space. For more information please visit paddingtonsquare.co.uk/.
Paddington Aerial Footage, December 2020 Paddington Partnership, London 2020-12-10 | The latest aerial footage of all the Paddington developments, in this fly-through from December 2020.Visit www.thisispaddington.com for more information on any of the developments in Paddington.
Art at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust Paddington Partnership, London 2020-10-06 | Join Lucy Zacaria, Imperial Health Charity’s Head of Arts, as she takes you on a virtual tour of some of the many works of art to be discovered at St Mary’s Hospital, detailing the history of the pieces, their connection with the local area, and its impact on staff, visitors and patients at the hospital.The Paddington Partnership teamed up with Imperial Health Charity to produce this free virtual art tour as part of Silver Sunday 2020.
Sightsee Crowd Free in London Paddington Partnership, London 2020-08-19 | Take advantage of London's lower visitor numbers this summer and see the sights crowd free.
Heathrow Express: Response to Covid-19 Paddington Partnership, London 2020-08-13 | As you’d expect, the safety of Heathrow Express customers and colleagues is always the first priority. Find out everything you need to know about travelling at this time and the steps Heathrow Express are taking to help you enjoy a safe and comfortable journey.
London Shell Co: Seashore to Front Door Paddington Partnership, London 2020-05-17 | London Shell Co are now delivering fresh fish.londonshellco.com
Introducing Dudley House, Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2020-02-13 | Westminster City Council and Pinnacle Group are proud to have launched Dudley House, a residential development of 197 affordable homes in Paddington. A mix of studio, one and two bedroom homes are offered at discount market rents to those living or working in Westminster. For more information visit https://www.dudleyhouse.london/.
Brunel is back! Paddington Partnership, London 2019-12-19 | Brunel is back: celebrating the completion of Derwent London's Brunel Building.
St Mary Magdalene School celebrate investment in their Library Bus Paddington Partnership, London 2019-12-04 | Pupils at St Mary Magdalene Primary School are now enjoying story time on board their new double decker library bus, thanks to the support of Paddington companies. A generous grant from the Derwent Community Fund, in addition to a financial donation from Visa, enabled much of the structural work to be completed; whilst advice from construction firms Laing O Rourke and McAleer and Rushe helped in the design stages. Marks & Spencer colleagues rolled up their sleeves to help clean the bus and colleagues from M&S and Derwent have run collections to help fill the shelves with enticing reads.
Paddington Aerial Footage, November 2019 Paddington Partnership, London 2019-11-27 | The latest aerial footage of all the Paddington developments, in this fly-through from November 2019.Visit www.thisispaddington.com for more information on any of the developments in Paddington.
Paddington Covers: season review, 2019 Paddington Partnership, London 2019-09-17 | Paddington Covers celebrated rock and pop legends; Stevie Wonder, Bon Jovi, Madonna, The Rolling Stones, Dolly Parton, Elvis, Adele, ABBA, Bryan Adams, Take That, Ed Sheeran and Queen in 2019. It was another epic year.
Paddington Dragon Boat Regatta Paddington Partnership, London 2019-09-02 | Each year teams from companies across Paddington take to the water to compete in the annual Dragon Boat Race on the Grand Union Canal at Paddington Basin.In aid of COSMIC Charity, the winners in 2019 were McAleer & Rushe, beating reigning champions adam&eveDDB.
Merchant Square Floating Fitness Paddington Partnership, London 2019-09-02 | Merchant Square Paddington hosted free floating fitness classes over the summer of 2019, hosted by Personal Trainer and Fitness Influencers.The weekly boot-camp sessions provided a full-body workout, including both cardio exercises and bodyweight strength elements to tone and train the whole body, improve core stability and cardio fitness.Sessions took place on Paddington's very own Floating Pocket Park, beside the ducks!
Paddington Covers Summer 2019 Paddington Partnership, London 2019-08-20 | Check out this video by the Londonist on Paddington Covers and why should you join the Paddington festival scene this summer.
Paddington Covers 2019 Paddington Partnership, London 2019-07-15 | Gutted to miss Glastonbury? Well you are in luck - Paddington Covers is free and everyone is invited. Tumble out of bed on Friday 26 July and Friday 30 August and dance all day to music legends Dolly Parton, Elvis, Adele and ABBA tributes in July and Bryan Adams, Take That, Ed Sheeran and Queen in August. For more information and to book a ticket visit thisispaddington.com/article/paddington-covers-2019-tickets.
Paddington lends a paw at Great British Sping Clean Paddington Partnership, London 2019-04-24 | Over 160 volunteers from five Paddington businesses were joined by school pupils and Paddington™, to help clean up rubbish in local playgrounds, parks and on the canal as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s Great British Spring Clean campaign. Here Paddington lends a paw to help litter hero pupils from Ark Paddington Green Primary Academy, cheering the children on and inspecting their brimming bags at the end of the afternoon. © P&Co. Ltd./SC 2019
James Cappers TREAD PADS at The Brunel Building Paddington Partnership, London 2019-04-11 | Derwent London's Brunel Building is approaching its final stages of construction, having already achieved 100% pre-let. Sony Pictures, the Premier League, Coach, Splunk and Paymentsense are amongst the initial tenants.Watch the installation of artist James Capper’s TREAD PADS within the building’s reception. The TREAD PADS form part of a larger artwork, intended as an attachment that fits onto the legs of a walking boat titled MUDSKIPPER. When installing the pieces on site at the Brunel Building, James observed, ‘there’s a gracefulness to the way that something that heavy can levitate. Seeing that sort of levitation and seeing how it worked within the contemporary architecture was great. It’s wonderful to see them in such an incredible environment.’For more information about the Brunel Building, visit brunelbuilding.com
Discover Londons waterways with GoBoat London Paddington Partnership, London 2019-03-15 | Be your own captain with GoBoat London. Glide from Paddington to Camden Lock with your crew of up to eight (dogs welcome!). Book now at goboat.co.uk
The Meccano Rolling Bridge Paddington Partnership, London 2018-10-17 | Alan Wenbourne built a model of Paddington's Rolling Bridge using Meccano.The bridge's creators, Heatherwick Studio, invited Alan from the South East Meccano Club in to compare notes.
Paddington hosts Silver Sunday Boat trips, October 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-10-08 | Launched in 2012 by the Sir Simon Milton Foundation and Westminster City Council, Silver Sunday has grown into a nationwide campaign, to raise awareness of loneliness and isolation amongst the elderly and celebrate old age. In partnership with Penfold Community Hub and GoBoat London, the Paddington Partnership invited 72 local older residents to join us on the water for gentle canal cruises on Tuesday 3 October. Our guests were hosted by corporate volunteers from Merchant Square, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Heathrow Express, M&S and Paddington Central, who in their role as Captains took responsibility for navigation and hospitality on the 45-minute trips.Our volunteers showcased their baking skills by rustling up tasty treats, before taking to the helm and steering the boats from Paddington, through Little Venice and along the regent's Canal.London Live joined us for the morning and spoke to the organisers and participants.
Brunel Building Update October 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-10-04 | Hear from Derwent London about progress creating Paddington's stunning Brunel Building.For more information visit brunelbuilding.com
Paddington Covers 2018 Experience Paddington Partnership, London 2018-09-17 | The Paddington Covers 2018 summer series brought over 5,000 people to Paddington. Those visiting from afar united with locals, residents and workers, music lovers and loyal fans to experience a completely unique free day in the heart of London.
Paddington Dragon Boat Regatta, 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-09-09 | Team from across Paddington competed for the coveted annual Dragon Boat cup on 26 July 2018.Congratulations to winners Adam and Eve DDB who took home the gold trophy and scraped past runners-up Kingfisher with a fastest time of 48.87 seconds in the final race. A big well done to the best dressed team Splunk and the effort they put into their costumes!Over £14,000 was raised for COSMIC (Children of St. Mary’s Intensive Care) at St. Mary's Hospital, Paddington.
Sunset Sessions at Merchant Square, Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2018-09-09 | The team at Merchant Square, Paddington, hosted a weekly series of Live Music Sunset Sessions on the most unique outdoor venue in London throughout the summer of 2018. The Floating Pocket Park at Paddington Basin presented performances from both unsigned acts and Sony BMG signed artists. Each week the audience enjoyed a cocktail on the canal with drinks from Lockhouse bar and street food from Epicurean World Food Market.For more information on events at Merchant Square visit www.merchantsquare.co.uk
Movie Nights at Merchant Square, Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2018-09-06 | The team at Merchant Square, Paddington, held free movie nights throughout the summer of 2018. From The Greatest Showman to Dirty Dancing, crowds pulled up deck chairs and tucked into popcorn in front of the big screen.For more information on events at Merchant Square visit www.merchantsquare.co.uk
The World Cup at Merchant Square, Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2018-09-06 | 2018 Footage of the World Cup at Merchant Square, Paddington.For more information on events at Merchant Square visit www.merchantsquare.co.uk
Paddington Covers, July 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-08-13 | Record temperatures brought in record numbers this year to Paddington Covers in Norfolk Square Gardens. With everyone looking for some outdoor fun, the atmosphere was electric at this free tribute bands festival under the trees in Paddington.In July, blazing hot temperatures nor torrential rain could stop festival goers from having fun; despite us having to cut the day short. Loyal fans returned once again, with many familiar faces giving the day that unique ‘one big family’ feeling. The performances from Take on Take That, Kylie Minogue Tribute, Ultimate Elton John and Little Mix were top notch and had the crowds singing along and dancing the day away.Join us for the finale on Friday 31 August from 12 noon.
Paddington Covers, June 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-07-11 | Record temperatures brought in record numbers this year to Paddington Covers in Norfolk Square Gardens. With everyone looking for some outdoor fun, the atmosphere was electric at this free tribute bands festival under the trees in Paddington.In June, the crowds were putty in Dolly Parton’s hands; her amazing voice, sense of humour and bubbly personality were perfectly transported to Paddington by tribute artist The Dolly Show. She was followed by rock gods, the Eagles (Alter Eagles) and pop sensations, the Spice Girls (Pink Tributes). The day ended with the crowds screaming for more from rock legends, Bon Jovi (Wrong Jovi).Join us for the next instalment from your favourite tribute acts on Friday 29 July from 12 noon.For more information visit thisispaddington.com/article/line-up-and-dates-confirmed-for-paddington-covers-2018
London Live: Paddington hosts floating tea party to celebrate NHS 70th Birthday Paddington Partnership, London 2018-07-04 | Paddington knows how to throw a good party and on Monday 2 July, in partnership with the Imperial Health Charity, we hosted boat trips on the Grand Union Canal to celebrate the NHS 70th Birthday. Staff and volunteers from the Imperial Health Trust’s hospitals were invited to celebrate the 70 years by tucking into homemade scones, cakes, sandwiches and cups of tea on board GoBoats, captained by volunteers from Paddington corporates. Over the course of the day, 70 NHS guests were hosted by volunteers from seven Paddington corporates; Cerner, Heathrow Express, Marks & Spencer, Paddington Central, Sodexo, Visa and Vodafone.Many of those who attended were nominees in the annual Imperial Healthcare NHS Trust Make a Difference Awards. Colleagues from St Mary’s Hospital and Queen Charlotte & Chelsea Hospital who developed an app to support parents of premature babies and the team responsible for managing the identification and control of sepsis throughout the Trust’s hospitals were rewarded with the thank you Birthday boat trips, as well as NHS volunteers - a number of whom have volunteered for over 20 years with the Trust.View the footage from London Live.
Brunel Building Fly-Through Paddington Partnership, London 2018-05-30 | In contrast to more orthodox office blocks, the Brunel Building by Derwent London has scale, dynamism, generosity of space and light and a people-centred design that will – when it completes in 2019 – set new standards for Paddington and for London as a whole. This is a new sculptural London landmark on the prominent corner of North Wharf Road and Bishop’s Bridge Road.A typical lower floor covers 16,533 sq ft, rising to 17,072 sq ft on the upper floors. There is the ability to link the first floor with its own staircase from reception.Two roof terraces, on the 14th and 16th floors, provide amazing views north-east to central London and south-west. The 16th floor terrace is a shared amenity for everyone in the building to enjoy.For more information, visit brunelbuilding.com
The Flotilla, Paddington Basin, March 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-04-13 | A flotilla art installation designed by Steven Messam was launched on Thursday 15 March at the Floating Pocket Park at Merchant Square, Paddington Basin. The lights in 180 floating origami boats created a sequence of changing colours. The boats illuminated the Floating Pocket Park for three weeks.For more information visit www.merchantsquare.co.uk
Paddingtons Water Taxi Paddington Partnership, London 2018-04-12 | Following a successful trial in 2017, Paddington's free Water Taxi now offers a daily weekday service between Paddington Central and Merchant Square, between 12 noon and 2pm.The Water Taxi is operated on behalf of The Paddington Partnership by GoBoat London.
Paddington Great British Spring Clean 2018 Paddington Partnership, London 2018-03-28 | Paddington’s first ever Great British Spring Clean took place on Friday 23 March with an incredible turnout from over 200 local employees, representatives of community groups and residents, who between them filled 120 bags with litter from the towpath and canal. The Paddington Partnership worked in collaboration with the Canal & River Trust to organise the day of community action, as part of Keep Britain Tidy’s nationwide Great British Spring Clean campaign. Supported by GoBoat London and Active360, volunteers spent time on board boats and in canoes; picking up litter from the canal and canal bed. Between them the volunteers travelled over 35 miles along the Grand Union Canal between Paddington Basin and Little Venice. In addition to the hundreds of plastic bottles, wrappers and bags removed from the waterway, were some more unusual items. A string of raw, rotting sausages, a rather expensive looking lady's handbag, several pairs of shoes, a plastic garden table and a 'work in progress' building sign being amongst some of the more surprising finds. With thanks to all the companies, charities and residents who supported Paddington’s first Great British Spring Clean: Active 360, Canal & River Trust, Defra, Dhruv Boruah, GoBoat London, Heathrow Express, Keep Britain Tidy, Laing O’Rourke, Local residents, Lockhouse London, Lord Mayor of Westminster, Marks & Spencer, Merchant Square, Mitsubishi, Paddington Central, Pursuing Independent Paths, Visa and Willmott Dixon. For more information about the Great British Spring Clean or volunteering in Paddington visit our website http://www.thisispaddington.com/article/paddingtons-great-british-spring-clean-2018
Paddington Community Programme Paddington Partnership, London 2017-12-22 | The Paddington Partnership’s bespoke Community Programme was established in 2004. The Programme enables businesses in Paddington to support the charities, community groups, schools and social enterprises on their doorstep by brokering volunteering, skills, fundraising and donations. Companies can subscribe for an annual package or simply use our pay-as-you-go volunteering framework.For more information visit www.thisispaddington.com/paddington-partnership/community
Merchant Square Summer of Fun 2017 Paddington Partnership, London 2017-09-28 | All the highlights from a fun-packed summer of events at Merchant Square, Paddington. Visit www.merchantsquare.co.uk for more information or to sign up for news of future events.
Heathrow Express Celebrates 100 million passengers, July 2017 Paddington Partnership, London 2017-09-20 | Instagram sensation Dave Burt of @London helped Heathrow Express celebrate carrying 100 million passengers since its launch in 1998. His amazing images were featured in a free exhibition, #HExibition, at London's Paddington Station from 28 June to 4 July 2017.www.heathrowexpress.com/100m
GoBoats first summer in Paddington Paddington Partnership, London 2017-09-19 | GoBoat London launched in May 2017, with the support of The Paddington Partnership. Major stakeholders British Land, European Land, Derwent London, The Canal & River Trust, Land Securities and Heathrow Express joined forces to bring GoBoat from Copenhagen to London, introducing the UK's first self-drive electric boat service.Boats are made of recycled plastic bottles, and seat up to eight passengers. Hire a boat from one hour to eight hours. Head west on the Grand Union Canal or east on the Regent's Canal through Little Venice, Maida Vale, London Zoo, Camden Lock and the markets.Children and pets are welcome! Become a Recycling Ranger, or simply sit back, be your own captain and enjoy the scenery.For more information visit www.goboat.co.uk
PaddingtonCovers Rock and Pop Legends Summer 2017 Paddington Partnership, London 2017-09-06 | Classic rock and pop tributes wowed Paddington all summer, belting out the hits in Norfolk Square Gardens, W2.Organised by PaddingtonNow Business Improvement District, 10,000 people attended in May, July and August, to see tributes to Abba, Bon Jovi, Madonna, Robbie Williams, Lionel Richie, The Rolling Stones, Adele, The Beatles, Katie Perry, The Spice Girls, Michael Buble and who can forget Take That?! Accompanied by DJ crew Freight Train.For more information and to see plans for next year's events visit http://www.paddingtonnow.co.uk
Paddington Covers Rock and Pop Legends, July 2017 Paddington Partnership, London 2017-08-09 | What a day we had! Outstanding cover bands for Bon Jovi, Take That, Katy Perry and the Spice Girls in Paddingtons Norfolk Square Gardens. See if you can spot yourself in the crowd! Don't forget to book your tickets for the next event on 25 August. For more information check out our facebook page here.Organised by PaddingtonNow, Paddington's Business Improvement District http://www.paddingtonnow.co.uk
Introducing the Brunel Building, by Derwent London Paddington Partnership, London 2017-08-08 | Take a walk through time and explore Paddington’s history through the eyes of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. Listen as he tells his intriguing story of Paddington’s past, right through to current day and the impending arrival of the Elizabeth Line. For more information, visit brunelbuilding.com
