Paddington Christmas Lights Bus Tour

Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour

Looking for a very rare Christmas experience for little cubs and grown-ups alike? Bear with us and indulge in a Paddington Christmas Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. With festive treats on-board a beautifully decorated, twinkling classic routemaster bus, it’s the paw-fect way to enjoy the festive sights of London, including the Regent Street Christmas lights!

The Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour is available weekly from Wednesdays to Sundays. And for the most entertaining of all London bus tours, our chefs have created a finger-lickin’ Paddington-themed afternoon tea menu featuring the best marmalade sandwich ever! Check further down the page for more details.

Taking in the best views of Central London, our iconic double-decker Routemaster bus will take you past some of Paddington’s favourite London landmarks, and you can be sure you’ll hear about some of his fun adventures and mishaps! This Paddington-approved tour includes Big Ben, The Houses of Parliament, Westminster Abbey, Hyde Park, Nelson’s Column, Downing Street, St. Paul's Cathedral, Borough Market, Green Park, Piccadilly Circus, and much more.

Each table comes with a special built-in screen providing guests with a Paddington-guided animation of the tour of London. Paddington and Mrs Bird will be telling you all about some of the City’s most famous landmarks and share our beloved bear’s view of the world.

From early November to early January, you'll be able to enjoy the spectacular Regent Street Christmas Lights on our 17:30 Paddington tour, turning your afternoon tea bus tour into a dazzling experience.

Take a look at our Paddington Afternoon Tea Menus below. We have a range of menus to cater for all requirements and preferences and offer Traditional, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, and Gluten-free.

Due to the length of the tour and having no toilets on board the bus, our Paddington Tours are best suited, and enjoyed, by children of 5 years and over.

To enjoy this superb experience for kids and grownups alike, simply BOOK NOW and secure your date today.

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Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Menu Options

Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Dietary Options & Allergens

Our gluten-free menu may contain traces. Our vegan and gluten free teas are £3 extra. Please specify requirements upon reservation. Unfortunately, we are unable to cater for: nut-free, peanut-free, combination of dairy & gluten-free, combination of vegan & gluten-free and Coeliacs. All allergies must be emailed and confirmed by management at info@b-bakery.com. Thank you for your understanding.

Paddington Vegan Afternoon Tea Menu

Freshly Prepared Savoury Treats

Focaccia Bun with Pesto, Tomato, Red Pepper & Vegan Cheese
Vegan Quiche with Pepper, Tomato & Onion
Wrap with Avocado, Hummus, Red Pepper & Carrot
Minty Quinoa Vegan Mayo Pot
Best Marmalade Finger Sandwich Ever! (on white bread)

Homemade Sweet Treats

Vegan Shortbread Cookie
Vegan Coconut Verrine
Vegan Chocolate Cupcake
Vegan Lemon Meringue Tart
Vegan Almond Macaron

Freshly baked, Vegan Scone with a selection of Vegan Spreads

Paddington Vegetarian Afternoon Tea Menu

Freshly Prepared Savoury Treats

Cheddar & Mustardy Mayo Finger Sandwich (on tomato bread)
Cream Cheese & Cucumber Finger Sandwich (on spinach bread)
Mini Margarita Pizza
Mozzarella Pretzel with Cherry Tomato & Pesto
Best Marmalade Finger Sandwich Ever! (on white bread)

Homemade Sweet Treats

Shortbread Cookie
Vanilla Rice Pudding
Chocolate Cupcake
Lemon Meringue Tart
Chocolate Macaron

Freshly baked, Plain Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam

Paddington Halal Afternoon Tea Menu

Freshly Prepared Savoury Treats

Turkey Ham & Cheddar Finger Sandwich (on tomato bread)
Cream Cheese & Cucumber Finger Sandwich (on spinach bread)
Mini Margarita Pizza
Smoked Salmon & Cucumber Pretzel
Best Marmalade Finger Sandwich Ever! (on white bread)

Homemade Sweet Treats

Shortbread Cookie
Vanilla Rice Pudding
Chocolate Cupcake
Lemon Meringue Tart
Chocolate Macaron

Freshly baked, Plain Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam

Paddington Gluten Free Afternoon Tea Menu

Freshly Prepared Savoury Treats

Smoked Salmon, Philadelphia, Cucumber & Chives Triangle Sandwich
Beetroot, Hummus & Cucumber Triangle Sandwich
Pastrami Burger Bun with Gherkin, Lettuce & Mayo
Turkey Ham & Cheddar Cheese Triangle Sandwich
Best Marmalade Triangle Sandwich Ever!

Homemade Sweet Treats

Shortbread GF Cookie
Coconut Verrine
Chocolate GF Cupcake
Lemon Meringue GF Tart
Almond Macaron

Freshly baked, Plain Gluten-free Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam

Paddington Gluten Free & Veggie/Halal Afternoon Tea Menu

Freshly Prepared Savoury Treats

Cheddar & Mustardy Mayo Triangle Sandwich
Beetroot, Hummus & Cucumber Triangle Sandwich
Brie Burger Bun with Tomato, Lettuce & Mayo
Mozzarella Pretzel with Cherry Tomato & Pesto
Best Marmalade Triangle Sandwich Ever!

Homemade Sweet Treats

Shortbread GF Cookie
Coconut Verrine
Chocolate GF Cupcake
Lemon Meringue GF Tart
Chocolate Macaron

Freshly baked, Plain Gluten-free Scone with Clotted Cream & Jam

Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour Route

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Yy 5 yr son loved the bus, cakes & souvenirs.

Really enjoyed our experience on the Paddington themed afternoon tea bus tour. I took my 5 yr son and he loved the bus, cakes and souvenirs. Would definitely recommend, particularly if you have young kids and want to show them the City of London.

The team were exemplary!

We were on the second Paddington themed bus tour and the team were exemplary! Very professional and made the experience extremely special for my son and I. We sat right at the front and had the most wonderful afternoon, even despite my little one suffering from motion sickness. I highly recommend!

The girls had so much fun listening to the tour.

We just finished Paddington tour bus! Best experience in every way and will try different tours.

I booked this for my daughters 7th Birthday. The food is beautiful presented! Very cute and vegetarian menu very good in selection. The girls had so much fun listening to the tour. Our hosts JP, Vince and Anna were amazing and very friendly. The hygiene is well considered, staff wear gloves when serving the sandwiches. We are definitely going to try different theme tour with Brigit Bakery again!

It was like entering a parallel universe of fun & tasty treats.

I took my two sons aged 11 and 6 on the inaugural Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour with Brigit's Bakery. And we had such a good time. It was like entering a parallel universe of fun and tasty treats. The sandwiches and cakes were delicious - we sat down really hungry and left completely stuffed. The staff were friendly and attentive. And it was fun having Paddington and Mrs Bird narrating our journey around London. A wonderful activity to do over the half term holiday.

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Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour FAQs

Below are some specific questions relating to the Paddington Afternoon Tea Bus Tour. Please also read our Bus Tour FAQs for other general questions. If you still have unanswered questions, please do get in touch with a member of our team and we'll be happy to help.

Where does the tour depart from?

The tour departs from 8 Northumberland Avenue, WC2N 5BY - near Trafalgar Square.

Only a 2 minute walk from Charing Cross Train station and 4 minutes from Embankment underground. The bus will be parked at the bus stop outside the Grand Hotel and opposite the Sherlock Holmes Pub. The bus leaves and returns from the same point.

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Will we be able to get off the bus?

No, the bus is only permitted to pick up/drop off passengers at our designated locations.

Is there a toilet on-board?

No, there is no toilet on board our Paddington Bus Tours. There are no public toilets at the Trafalgar Square departure point.

I would love to book a Paddington Bus Tour – why is it only for over 5’s?

Due to the length of the tour and having no toilets on board the bus, our Paddington Tours are best suited, and enjoyed, by children of 5 years and over. Parents / guardians must be confident that all persons in their party will not need to use toilet facilities for the duration of the whole experience.

Please be advised that no standing or walking is permitted during the tour. Parents are responsible for assessing whether their children are capable of remaining seated on parents' laps or on their own for the duration of the 1hr 45min tour. Parents are also responsible for keeping their children seated during the tour.

Do you allow babies on board?

No, unfortunately we are unable to allow babies on board. However, if you’re a large group and would like to hire out the entire lower or upper deck, we are able to make exceptions to this policy. Please call one of our team to discuss and arrange your booking on 020 3026 1188.

Are there changing facility on board?

No, unfortunately as it’s a classic Routemaster bus, space is limited, so there are no toilets or changing facilities onboard.

Is there somewhere to park our buggy?

No, we’re afraid that space is very limited on board the bus, so there’s no room to store buggies.

Are there seatbelts for the children?

No, we operate a 1960’s classic Routemaster bus, which was not fitted with seatbelts. Health and safety does not require us to install seatbelts however we do insist that all party members remain seated. Please be advised that no standing or walking is permitted during the tour. Parents / guardians are responsible for assessing whether their children are capable of remaining seated on parents' laps or on their own for the duration of the tour. Parents are also responsible for keeping their children seated during the tour.

Would you advise having two children per adult maximum?

We recommend having two children between 5-12 years old per adult. Please be advised that no standing or walking is permitted during the tour. Parents are responsible for assessing whether their children are capable of remaining seated on parents' laps or on their own for the duration of the tour. Parents are also responsible for keeping their children seated during the tour.

Is there a first aider on board?

Yes, all staff on board are trained in first aid.

Can we bring our own food for children who are fussy eaters or have multiple food allergies?

Yes. Please mention dietary requirements upon booking, but in the case we cannot meet your needs, own food is permitted.

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There is a recorded guide commentary on our buses and friendly servers to answer any questions!

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