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Where to find the celebrity Paddington Bear statues

Where is Benedict Cumberbatch's Paddington Bear? The Paddington Bear Trail has hit London in honour of the story's 60th anniversary and celebrities including the Sherlock star, Strictly Come Dancing's Darcey Bussell and Emma Watson have lent their creative flair to the display. Here are our favourite celebrity statues and where to find them.
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Ben Wishaw

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VisitLondon.com, the NSPCC and STUDIOCANAL have worked with celebrities, artists and companies to create 50 adorable Paddington Bear statues, that together form The Paddington Bear Trail.

They will be across London from 4 November - 30 December.

The star of the new film Ben Wishaw designed his statue 'Special Delivery' in the most classic style, it can be found in Covent Garden.

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Benedict Cumberbatch

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Hamlet actor Benedict Cumberbatch has his bear 'Sherlock Bear' strategically placed at The Museum Of London.

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Darcey Bussell

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Our favourite Strictly Come Dancing judge Darcey Bussell's stripy bear 'Rainbow' is standing at the Royal Opera House.

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Boris Johnson

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London Mayor Boris Johnson has his 'Bear of London' looking over Trafalgar Square.

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David Beckham

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Football legend David Beckham's bear 'Golden Paws' and its red jacket are standing by Canada Gate in Green Park.

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Julie Walters

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Actress Julie Walters has her statue at the top of Primrose Hill, it is named 'Primrose Paddington'.

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Peter Capaldi

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Peter Capaldi took inspiration from his current role when designing 'Paddington Who?'

The statue is residing at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich.

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Hugh Bonneville

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'The Journey of Marmalade', that's the name of Downton Abbey star Hugh Bonneville's bear.

Find it near the Dell, in Hyde Park.

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Andrew Llloyd-Webber

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'Paddington Lloyd Webbear' got a CATS makeover and has made a home in the theatre district, on Gerrard St, Chinatown.

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Jonathan Ross

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Jonathan Ross's 'Futuristic Robot Bear' is placed on Merchant Sq, North Wharf Rd.

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Stephen Fry

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'Paddington is Great', Stephen fry was feeling the love when he named his bear which can be seen on Downing Street.

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Emma Watson

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Emma Watson gave Paddington a girly makeover with 'Flutterby', located in Hans Crescent.

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Frankie Sandford

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Frankie Sandford has clearly been influenced by her time on Strictly Come Dancing.

Her bear, 'Sparkles' can be found on South Molton Street.

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