Our favourite bear, Paddington, has been celebrating his Birthday this month but he’d already been a very busy bear! He began the month of June with afternoon tea with the Queen to celebrate her Platinum Jubilee - 70 years as the head of our Monarchy is a very long time! They certainly enjoyed their sandwiches and tea like old friends, and it was wonderful to find out that they both keep a marmalade sandwich with them for emergencies! The kind-hearted bear also caught up with Kate Moss and Mary Berry too! So, for all little (and big!) Paddington fans, here are a few suggestions on how to enjoy a Paddington inspired summer - don’t forget to take your cuddly Paddington toy along to join in the fun too!
See Paddington in the Milkshake! Live Tour
If you enjoy the theatre and want to introduce your little ones to the awe of live performance …and for them to meet their Milkshake! heroes, Paddington and his friends are touring the UK throughout 2022 in the Milkshake Live Tour.
Take a trip to Paddington station
Why not take a day trip to London, and visit Paddington Station, where The Browns first discovered Paddington and his story began. You can visit the Paddington Bear statue, take a seat on the Paddington Bear Book Bench and locate the plaque on platform one. Don’t forget a visit to the official Paddington Bear store too!
Baking with Paddington
Perfect for those days when the weather might not be our friend, baking is a great way to for youngsters to learn fun of cooking. There are some fun, and delicious, Paddington-themed recipes to be found on the Paddington Facebook and Instagram accounts. Why not try out the Paddington macaroons, we think they are yummy!
Marmalade Messiness
For Paddington fans in Scotland, between 13 July and 4 September, Dalkeith Country Park will have an outdoor adventure for families who love to immerse themselves in storytelling, theatre and puppetry. On this unique adventure, you will explore the Park locating pawprints, half-eaten marmalade sandwiches and other clues. You’ll meet characters from the famous stories, played by actors and puppeteers, all on a mission to help you locate Paddington!