Mayor Marco Cereste beamed happily today as he was invited to Queensgate shopping centre in Peterborough to unveil one of a trail of Paddington Bear statues to celebrate the forthcoming release of a new film.
Over 20 Paddington statues are being installed on benches stretching from John O’Groats to Land’s End.
Picture by Terry Harris.
‘Paddington Visits’ launches ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in Paddington in Peru, in cinemas November 8th, 2024
The Paddington, bear-y special statues are appearing in cities, towns, and beauty spots across the UK and Ireland in early October.
Each meticulously crafted and painted statue sport the wise bear’s signature red hat, blue duffle coat, and, naturally, a marmalade sandwich in paw.
Fans, friends, and family can step into Mr. Gruber’s shoes, sit with Paddington for a spot of tea, a sandwich or two, or even write a postcard to Aunt Lucy!
Actor Hugh Bonneville, who plays Mr. Brown in the film, said: “I am thrilled we are unveiling a number of benches across the UK, all featuring a statue of our beloved bear.
“Ahead of the new film, fans, families and friends can sit down and have a chat with the marmalade loving bear, so watch this space for more information about Paddington…coming to a bench near you!”
PADDINGTON IN PERU will see Paddington return home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears.
With the Brown family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Locations taking part in Paddington Visits include:
- Ashby
- Birmingham
- Bury St Edmunds
- Cardiff
- Chester
- County Mayo
- Edinburgh
- John O’ Groats
- Lanark
- Land’s End
- Liverpool
- London Paddington
- London Westfield
- Manchester
- Newbury
- Newtownards
- Penrith
- Peterborough
- Reading
- Salisbury
- Southampton
- Sunderland
- York
