The Paddington Bear Experience is a multi-room immersive family attraction at County Hall, taking visitors through Paddington Station, 32 Windsor Gardens and the Peruvian jungle before the Marmalade Day celebrations.
Latest Update
16 September 2026: A limited-time Halloween Trick-or-Treat experience has been announced for 17 October to 1 November 2026. Families can add a £15 per child Halloween upgrade to a standard admission ticket, with treats and themed extras included. Fancy dress is encouraged.
The upgrade includes a souvenir pumpkin bucket, sweet treats handed out during the experience, a Paw Biscuit, exclusive Paddington Bear™ ears and a Halloween Paddington postcard. The Halloween upgrade is available for children, including under-3s, and must be booked alongside a standard entrance ticket.
Overview
The Paddington Bear Experience is a multi-room immersive family attraction spread across around 26,000 square feet at County Hall. Visitors step into Paddington’s world, travelling through familiar locations including Paddington Station, 32 Windsor Gardens and the Peruvian jungle before reaching the Marmalade Day celebrations.
Halloween 2026: Trick-or-Treat at Paddington
From Saturday 17 October to Sunday 1 November 2026, Windsor Gardens gets a seasonal makeover for October half-term, with autumnal decorations and extra Halloween fun woven into the experience.
- Halloween upgrade: £15 per child
- Standard admission: required separately
- Includes: pumpkin bucket, sweets, Paw Biscuit, Paddington ears and Halloween postcard
- Fancy dress: encouraged
- Availability: all day during the Halloween dates, subject to booking availability
Children meet familiar characters from the Paddington stories as treats are handed out along the way, finishing with a family-friendly Halloween celebration in Windsor Gardens.
What to Expect
The experience combines live characters, themed rooms, puzzles, games, projections and interactive storytelling. Guests help Paddington and the Brown family prepare for the Marmalade Day Festival, with the main walkthrough lasting around 70 minutes before visitors can spend extra time in Windsor Gardens.
Experience Images
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Tickets
- Adult 16+: from £34
- Child 2–15: from £24
- Babes in arms: free
- Wheelchair ticket: from £24, with one complimentary carer ticket
- Access ticket: from £24, with one complimentary carer ticket
- Halloween Trick-or-Treat upgrade: £15 per child in addition to standard admission
Prices are current at the time of this update and can change. Online booking is available through the official Paddington Bear Experience website.
Accessibility
The experience offers dedicated wheelchair and access tickets. The official visitor information notes that the attraction includes loud noises, imaginative projections and interactive items to touch and explore, with groups of up to around 30 guests moving through the experience together. An accessibility guide can be requested from the box office before visiting.
Practical Information
- Address: Riverside Building, County Hall, Westminster Bridge Road, London SE1 7PB
- Main experience length: approximately 70 minutes
- Nearest stations: Waterloo and Westminster
- Location: The Queen’s Walk on the South Bank, close to Westminster Bridge and the London Eye
- Halloween dates: 17 October–1 November 2026
Map
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FAQ
Where is The Paddington Bear Experience?
At Riverside Building, County Hall on London’s South Bank.
How long does it take?
The main immersive journey lasts around 70 minutes, with extra time available in Windsor Gardens afterwards.
When is the Paddington Halloween experience?
The limited-time Trick-or-Treat experience runs from 17 October to 1 November 2026.
Is the Halloween package included in normal admission?
No. The Trick-or-Treat package costs £15 per child and requires a standard admission ticket.
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