Celebrating 30 Years of the Alexander Fleming Museum
On September 21st, we celebrate the 30th anniversary of The Alexander Fleming Museum, a remarkable institution in Paddington, dedicated to preserving the legacy of the man behind the discovery…
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Indulge in the Best of British Food in Paddington
As the calendar turns to September, food enthusiasts across the UK eagerly anticipate the start of British Food Fortnight, a celebration of the nation’s culinary heritage. Running from September…
A Warm Welcome to Our New CST Member Joe
Please join us in welcoming Joe to the Community Safety Team (CST). Joe will be one of our 4 person team patrolling the BID area 5 days a week…
PaddingtonNow Branded E-Bikes: A Sustainable Solution for Cleaner Streets
In a significant stride towards creating a greener and more sustainable urban landscape, PaddingtonNow BID is proud to introduce its latest initiative: branded e-bikes in partnership with First Mile.…
New Children’s Playroom Set to Open at St Mary’s Hospital
Over the last 18 months, Imperial Health Charity has been raising vital funds to transform the playroom in one of St Mary’s Hospital’s busiest children’s wards. The space, which…
Malaysian Steakhouse Opens in Paddington
A warm welcome to Meet Bros, a 100% halal Asian Fusion restaurant specialising in steaks which can be found at 29-31 Craven Terrace, just a short walk from Paddington…
Westminster High Streets Programme Extended
Westminster Council have extended their High Streets Programme online to September 11th. This mean’s if you missed their high street pop up on Praed Street last month, its not…
Paddington Central Welcomes New Artwork
Paddington Central has unveiled a new large-scale public art installation by award-winning artist and designer Adam Nathaniel Furman. The 50-metre curving art wall, entitled ‘Abundance’, now open, celebrates inclusivity,…
Annual General Meeting 2023 & Farewell to Chris Peers
On Thursday 27 August, the BID held its Annual General Meeting (AGM) at the Hilton London Paddington Hotel. BID members voted to re-elect Will Clayton, Frontline Club Charitable Trust,…
A Marvellous New Addition to Paddington – The Wild Table of Love
The Wild Table of Love, a captivating bronze sculpture by the talented artists Gillie and Marc, has found its home at the corner of Eastbourne Terrace and Praed Street,…
The Big Butterfly Count Paddington
PaddingtonNow BID have partnered with the Big Butterfly Count to give you the opportunity to take part in the worlds biggest survey of butterflies. The Big Butterfly Count is a nationwide citizen…
Experience a Super Summer with Kids in Paddington
Looking for some fantastic summer holiday activities in London that cater to the whole family? Look no further than Paddington. It’s packed with a wide range of activities and…
Paddington Litter Picking Success
On Monday 26th June, businesses and community members joined forces in a collective effort to clean up our much-loved neighbourhood. On the day, participants worked to collect rubbish from…
BID Secures New Premises
We are very happy to announce that PaddingtonNow BID has relocated to a brand-new office at 1 Spring Street! Our new premises, conveniently situated at ground level and next…
PaddingtonNow BID Annual General Meeting 2023
The PaddingtonNow BID Annual General Meeting (AGM) will take place on Thursday 27 July, from 6pm. to 6.30 pm in the Hilton London Paddington, Red Star Room. This will…
Eat Well in Paddington
In the hustle and bustle of modern life, it’s easy to overlook the importance of nourishing our bodies with a balanced diet. Taking the time to eat well…
SentrySIS Connect Live
We are excited to announce that our new incident reporting and communication systems are now live! Following extensive in-house training, your Community Safety Team have been busy logging incidents…
Discover a World of Wellbeing in Paddington
PaddingtonNow BID are delighted to announce our very first ‘Wellbeing Week’ – 5 days of activities designed to help you focus on the wellbeing of yourselves and the community.…
Explore Paddington Summer 2023
The latest edition of Explore Paddington has hit the streets! It’s the ‘everything you need to know’ guide to what’s going on in the area this summer. From where…
Take Pride in Paddington: Let’s Clean Up and Make a Difference!
Are you ready to make Paddington shine brighter than ever? The second year of Take Pride in Paddington is here, and PaddingtonNow BID is calling on all businesses…
BST Open House Welcomes Everyone
In between weekend gigs from the likes of Bruce Springsteen, Guns n Roses, Pink and Billy Joel, BST Hyde Park Open House will be hosting a series of workshops,…
Westminster High Streets Programme
Westminster City Council have launched their High Streets Programme giving local communities a chance to offer their ideas and opinions on the future of Paddington’s high street. From the…
Introducing The Paparazzi Dogs: The Perfect Blend of Art, Culture and Celebrity in Paddington.
Attention art enthusiasts and Paddington Bear fans! Get ready to embark on a delightful adventure this summer as Gillie and Marc’s famous Paparazzi Dogs make their way to Norfolk…
Summer Yoga in Norfolk Square
We are pleased to announce our free outdoor yoga sessions in in Norfolk Square Gardens, in partnership with Live Karma Yoga, will commence this year on June 6th. Only…
New Operations Manager
We are delighted to announce that Mr. Russell Hawkins, currently serving as a police officer for Thames Valley Police will take on the role of BID Operations Manager commencing…
New Community Safety Team Provider SWL
PaddingtonNow BID have appointed SWL Security Services to deliver a new and improved street safety service to Paddington BID members. The new partnership is geared to provide more reassurance,…
The Alexander Fleming Museum is Open
The Alexander Fleming Museum is open to the public and entry is now free of charge. The museum is open on weekdays by advance appointment only made by contacting…
Celebrating The Kings Coronation
With the Kings Coronation only just over a month away. Find out how to celebrate in and round Paddington. What is a Coronation? A coronation is both the symbolic…