Studiocanal unveils BEAR-Y special statue in York as part of Paddington Visits

On the 9th of October a statue of Paddington is unveiled. Launched as part of Paddington Visits, a trail of Paddington Bear statues across the UK and Ireland to celebrate the forthcoming release of PADDINGTON IN PERU, arriving in cinemas on November 8th, Paddington took a seat on a  bench in Dean’s Park and was immediately embraced by the local community.
With passersby stopping for selfies, York is one of 23 locations taking part in Paddington Visits,
a trail which will see the special statues appearing in cities, towns, and beauty spots all over the
UK and Ireland.
Everyone in York buzzed with excitement as they gathered to welcome its newest neighbour: a
meticulously crafted and painted statue sporting the wise bear’s signature red hat, blue duffle
coat, and, naturally, a marmalade sandwich in paw.
Families and children can embark on an adventure to find their local Paddington, with locations
ranging from John O’Groats to Land’s End, Westport Co. Mayo to London, and, of course, a
very special stop in Newbury, the hometown of Paddington's creator, Michael Bond.
Rachel Bean, Project Manager at York BID said: ‘We are so excited to bring this incredibly
special bench to York as part of Paddington Visits. Paddington has a place in all our hearts, and
this magical bench will bring a touch of warmth to residents and visitors during the colder winter
months. Thank you to York Minster for giving Paddington the most beautiful home.’
With Paddington coming to towns, cities and beauty spots, STUDIOCANAL has teamed up with
Ordnance Survey to help intrepid explorers discover Paddington in various locations in the UK
and Ireland, head on over to Ordnance Survey’s website to learn more.
Speaking on the launch of Paddington Visits, a spokesperson from STUDIOCANAL commented
“We are delighted to launch Paddington Visits, a trail which will see everyone’s favourite bear
bringing fun, kindness and warmth to communities across the UK. We hope that everyone
seeks out their local Paddington, whether that’s dropping by for a chat about your day or to
enjoy a marmalade sandwich or two while enjoying the view! Paddington is ready to welcome
everyone!"
Paddington Visits launches ahead of the bear’s latest cinematic outing, PADDINGTON IN
PERU, in UK and Ireland cinemas November 8. This new adventure will see Paddington return
home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for
Retired Bears. With The Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a
mysterious disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon
rainforest to the mountain peaks of Peru.
Locations taking part in the Paddington Visits trail include:
• Ashby de la Zouch – Ashby Spa WI Garden
• Birmingham - Medicine Terrace
• Bury St Edmunds - arc Shopping Centre
• Cardiff - St John's Gardens
• Chester - Foregate Street
• Westport, County Mayo
• Edinburgh St Andrew Square Garden
• John O’ Groats - John O’ Groats Sign Post
• Lanark - High St
• Land’s End - Land’s End Sign Post
• Liverpool - Liverpool ONE
• London Paddington - Connaught Village
• London Westfield - White City, W12
• Manchester - Hardman Square
• Newbury – Northbrook Street
• Newtownards - Conway Square
• Penrith - Town Centre
• Peterborough - Queensgate Shopping Centre
• Reading - Broad Street
• Salisbury - Fisherton Street
• Southampton - Westquay Shopping Centre
• Sunderland - Bridges Shopping Centre
• York - Dean’s Park
Picture caption: Paddington Visits launches in York ahead of the beloved bear’s return to
the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas from November 8th 2024
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PUBLICITY CONTACTS
For All General Enquiries on the Paddington Visits trail, please email Paddington
PaddingtonVisits@premiercomms.com
For All General Enquiries on the new film Paddington In Peru, please email
Jess.Johnstone@studiocanal.com / Mubanga.MWEEMBA@studiocanal.com
About PADDINGTON IN PERU
PADDINGTON IN PERU brings Paddington back home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his
beloved Aunt Lucy, now a resident at the Home for Retired Bears.
With the Brown Family and Mrs Bird in tow, a thrilling adventure ensues when a mysterious
disappearance plunges them into an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the
mountain peaks of Peru.
ABOUT PADDINGTON
For 65 years, British-born writer Michael Bond has delighted readers all over the world with his
stories about Paddington, the bear from Peru, famous for his love of marmalade. The kindness
and humour in the stories appeal to children and adults alike, ensuring Paddington's enduring
popularity from one generation to the next.
Since then, Paddington’s adventures have been adapted several times for television and at the
end of 2014 Paddington made his debut onto the big screen, a further film Paddington 2
followed in 2017. The third instalment Paddington in Peru is set to release in the UK 8th
November 2024. The movies are produced by STUDIOCANAL, Europe’s leader in production,
distribution and international sales of feature films and series, part of CANAL+ Group, major
player in the creation and distribution of content worldwide. In 2020, a brand-new Paddington
TV series designed for a pre-school audience, The Adventures of Paddington launched on
Nickelodeon, winning two Daytime Emmys.
You can catch-up with Paddington’s many adventures on:
Twitter, Instagram & TikTok @paddingtonbear | Facebook.com/PaddingtonBear |
dailymotion.com/Paddington | YouTube.com/PaddingtonBearOfficial
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