Events in 2012

2012 is a very exciting year for Paddington with the Olympics coming to his home town of London. And he too, will be taking part in some events of his own. Below are just some of the events that he has been, or will be, involved with over the course of this year....

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Events in 2012

Liskeard Railway Station

WHEN | 14th February 2012

Paddington was once again invited to spend a few hours over the school half term with his friends from First Great Western at one of their stations to meet and greet travellers on the 14th, 15th and 16th February 2012.

First Great Western

Marmalade Awards & Festival 2012

WHEN | 25th February 2012

The 2012 event took place at the historic Dalemain Mansion, in the Lake District, UK on February 25th and 26th 2012. The world's most famous marmalade lover, Paddington Bear, was there to enjoy the delicious marmalade tasting.

World's Original Marmalade Festival

Win a ticket to the Olympic Stadium Gold Challenge Event with Paddington!

WHERE | London, UKWHEN | 16th March 2012

Harper Collins ran a competition for a chance to join Paddington in the Olympic Stadium parade on the 1st April and win a free copy of the latest picture book Paddington Goes for Gold.

Harper Collins Kids UK

Olympic Stadium Gold Challenge Event

WHERE | Olympic Park, London, UKWHEN | 01st April 2012

After intense competition Paddington won a place to race on Sunday 1st April in the Gold Challenge event at the Olympic Stadium.

Gold Challenge logo

Meet Paddington at Crediton and Barnstaple Station

WHERE | Crediton and Barnstaple Station, Devon, UKWHEN | 02nd April 2012

Fans were invited to join a First Great Western tea party and meet Paddington...

Image with First Great Western logo and train station place names

Meet Paddington at Liskeard Station

WHERE | Liskeard Station, Devon, UKWHEN | 03rd April 2012

There was another First Great Western get together with Paddington...

Image with First Great Western logo and train station place names

Meet Paddington at Plymouth Station

WHERE | Plymouth Station, Plymouth, UKWHEN | 04th April 2012

The fourth chance to meet Paddington at Easter took place in Plymouth.

Image with First Great Western logo and train station place names

Paddington Exhibition

WHERE | TokyoWHEN | 05th May 2012

An exhibition of Paddington Bear original drawings was held at the Japanese department store, Seibu Ikebukuro Department Store in Ikebukuro, Tokyo

Exhibition in Tokyo

Meet Paddington in Hamleys

WHERE | Regent Street, London UKWHEN | 25th May 2012

Come and meet Paddington at the world famous children's store, Hamleys, in London this Spring.

Hamleys logo

Bring Your Bear 2012

WHERE | Across the UKWHEN | 31st May 2012

Paddington Bear is encouraging primary schools, nurseries and children's groups across the UK to take part in his annual Bring your Bear event this summer to raise vital funds for his favourite children's charity, Action Medical Research.

Bring Your Bear

Meet Paddington at the Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

WHERE | Aylesbury, Bucks, UKWHEN | 03rd June 2012

Paddington Bear will be greeting railway visitors at intervals throughout the day. The Café will also be open offering food and there is sure to be something to tempt you in their well stocked shop.

Buckinghamshire Railway Centre

Reading Children's Festival

WHERE | Reading, Berks, UKWHEN | 08th June 2012

Celebrate in true 50s style with First Great Western and Paddington Bear at Reading's 'Hullabaloo'!

Reading Children's Festival

Paddington Bear's Birthday party

WHERE | Stratford, London, UKWHEN | 30th June 2012

You've been invited to Paddington Bear's birthday party so pack up your marmalade sandwiches and join us to celebrate the bear's big day.

Discover Children's Story Centre

Family Fun Day at Newbury Racecourse

WHERE | Newbury, Berks., UKWHEN | 05th August 2012

Join our friends from First Great Western and meeting Paddington at the Family Fun Day being held at Newbury Racecourse this summer.

Newbury Race Day

Celebrate 60yrs with AMR and win 60 books!

WHEN | 31st December 2012

To celebrate 60 years of Action Medical Reseach Harper Collins are giving you the chance to win 60 Paddington books.

Celebrating 60yrs of Action Medical Research...