All aboard the Paddington express (From York Press)
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Paddington Bear event at the National Railway Museum
8:50am Tuesday 23rd October 2012 in News
NRM staff, from left, Hannah Mathews, Jen Sharp and Noel Hartley sit on the locomotive Teddy with some of the visiting bears
STAFF at a York tourist attraction are getting ready for a special half-term visitor.
Paddington Bear, who has just been voted Britain’s best animated character of all time, will be making appearances between October 27 and November 4 at the National Railway Museum.
Children will also be able to take a look at the museum’s collection of locomotives, wagons and carriages, as well as taking part in a teddy bear treasure hunt, a welly-throwing contest, craft events and storytelling sessions, follow an interactive family trail and enjoying science shows.
Home-made marmalade sandwiches – Paddington’s favourite snack – will also be on offer.
Zoe Roberts, the museum’s public programme director, said: “We have spent the last few days getting ready for his arrival, and the stage is now set.”
Admission is free and more information is available at nrm.org.uk
