Red hat? Check! Blue duffle coat? Check! Emergency marmalade sandwich? Triple check!

Exciting news! Manchester’s very own Paddington statue has arrived in Hardman Square as part of the Paddington Visits trail, a thrilling addition to Spinningfields and the only one in the city. Dressed in his signature blue duffle coat, red hat and a marmalade sandwich in paw, this statue is one of 23 statues across the UK.

Here to stay for an entire year, fans of all ages can have the chance to experience the magic of Paddington, capture a photo and create lasting memories with this beloved national treasure.

The Paddington Visits trail launches just ahead of the bear’s latest cinematic adventure, Paddington in Peru, which hits cinemas in the UK and Ireland on 8 November. This new chapter sees Paddington returning home to the Peruvian jungle to visit his beloved Aunt Lucy, now living at the Home for Retired Bears. Accompanied by the Brown Family and Mrs Bird, Paddington embarks on a thrilling adventure as a mysterious disappearance leads them on an unexpected journey from the Amazon rainforest to the peaks of the Peruvian mountains.