Paddington’s many shops have all the essentials tourists might need!
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If you’ve read my 10 reasons why Paddington is the best place to stay in London, along with some of my other articles, you know that Paddington isn’t just an area for tourists to stay, but very much a residential community. In addition to enriching your London experience by mixing in with local Londoners, Paddington offers a wide variety of small shops which consist of clothing, fast food, pharmacies, small grocery shops, hair salons and even a barber shop in order to support its many permanent residents. Paddington has everything you need to make your stay here more comfortable, all just steps from your hotel or rental property. This is especially helpful to those renting Air B&B’s in Paddington where shopping for groceries may be necessary.
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Visiting London with kids? The Paddington Bear Shop is a must see!
What kid wouldn’t want to see The Paddington Bear Shop? In addition to the shop, kids will love having their picture taken on the Paddington Bear bench located just steps away on Platform 1. The shop is located in the retail area of Paddington Station.
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