Where can I store my luggage in Paddington Station?

• Paddington is the gateway to Heathrow - the fantastic Heathrow Express is just a 15-minute ride from London's biggest and busiest airport.
• Tube links easily connect Paddington to King's Cross, Baker Street, Victoria and Waterloo.
• If you're travelling into London Heathrow, you will most likely arrive in London itself via Paddington station.
• There are two trains going to Heathrow Airport: The Heathrow Express (more expensive but direct) and the Heathrow Connect (slower but cheaper).
• The ticket office is open 24 hours and run by the Great Western Railway.
• Ticket machines are dotted around the main concourse.
• Toilets cost 30p and are before the ticket barriers.
• Several options for food and drink in the station and many more around the station.

What are the top 10 things to do near Paddington Station

1.  You can easily travel from Paddington to the charming streets of Notting Hill, any of the Royal Parks (swim in the Serpentine anyone?) and it's a stones throw from Baker Street, home to Sherlock Holmes. 
2. The railway station is renowned for being the place where Paddington bear was found by the Brown family. Pop into the Paddington Bear Shop which is full of models and stuffed toys and pose for a picture with the Paddington Bear statue under the clock. 
3. Take a stroll through Little Venice. This picturesque area is lined with canals, narrowboat cruises, and water cafés. Boat trips are also available from here to other parts of London including Regents Park/Camden.
4. For those into art, follow the Paddington Public Art Trail, which begins on Platform 1 and is made of a total of 22 sculptures telling the story of its past and its regeneration.
5. Step aboard the Puppet Theatre Barge, a floating theatre with shows ranging from traditional fairy tales to plays by famous writers including Shakespeare and García Lorca.
6. Looking for a last-minute present? Head to Connaught Village to browse the high-end boutiques and independent store, such as Kokoro and Viola.
7. Have you worked up an appetite? Merchant Square hosts both the street-food market Crave and the world’s first water maze; while Kerb takes place at Paddington Central. Check them out for a quick bite before you catch your train.
8.  If it’s one of those rare sunny days, take your fill of vitamin D at Norfolk Square Gardens and Talbot Square Gardens, ideal picnic spots with deck chairs and giant chess.
9. Head to CanDo Cofee on Station Bridge for a perfectly brewed coffee. They also provide meaningful training and employment to those previously overlooked by society.
10. Looking for a more comprehensive guide? Check out our blog post on how to make the most of your time in Paddington.