Paddington London Map

About Paddington

Paddington, a vibrant district within the City of Westminster, hums with a unique London energy. It lies 3.4 km west-north-west of London (from London: bearing 286°T, OS grid TQ 267 812). Historically a place of fields and water meadows, Paddington's transformation into a bustling hub is reflected in the grand Victorian architecture that still graces its streets, a testament to the railway's embrace and the subsequent development of this vital London quarter. The air, even amidst the urban flow, can carry a peculiar quietude in its residential enclaves, a subtle echo of its pastoral past, while the grand Paddington Station itself stands as a magnificent gateway, its iron and glass structures catching the afternoon light with a certain industrial grace. Paddington's character is a fascinating blend of the modern and the historic, a place where the constant movement of people and ideas creates its own distinctive pulse.

About This Paddington Map Page

Explore Paddington, London, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.515957, -0.174979. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.