Set on the Grand Union Canal between the Paddington and Little Venice districts is Paddington Central. This mixed-use urban development features office units, retail spaces and dining and nightlife venues set around a landscaped square and amphitheater. Join the office workers that visit Paddington Central for lunch outdoors and entertainment after work. Discover a program of cultural and educational events for all ages.
Find over 20 places to eat and drink spread throughout the complex. Restaurants serve up authentic dishes from Australia, Italy, Lebanon and Mexico, among other worldwide destinations. Grab food to go and eat outside on the grassy lawns of the Sheldon Square amphitheater or on a bench overlooking the canal. A 1980s Manhattan-style lounge and a rooftop garden bar are just two of the places that offer fun late into the evening.
Get active with a tailored fitness program at a boxing gym. Make an appointment at an award-winning barbershop for a bespoke beard grooming session and haircut with an experienced barber. A contemporary hotel has stylish rooms that give you the chance to enjoy an overnight stay close to the action.
Check the event schedule for activities for everyone from children to adults. In September, designers set up exhibitions and chair debates as part of the London Design Festival’s Design Routes. Bring the children to summertime LEGO-building classes and sample international street food at the traveling StreetDots market. Crowds gather at Sheldon Square throughout the summer months to watch major sporting events on a big screen.
Located in Central London, the complex is less than a 10-minute walk from Paddington Station railway and underground terminal. Several public bus lines also stop close by. Drivers can use the metered car park at Paddington Station. Hyde Park, Kensington Gardens and Rembrandt Gardens Little Venice are among nearby attractions.
The retail and dining venues at Paddington Central are open daily, although individual hours vary. Visit the complex’s official website for more information.
