To celebrate the release of STUDIOCANAL’S PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas now, the search is on to find an exceptional home for a specially made statue – could Kent be his new home?

With families and friends across the UK and Ireland enjoying his latest adventure PADDINGTON IN PERU, in cinemas now, STUDIOCANAL has excitedly announce its search for the perfect place to host a Paddington statue.

After the success of Paddington Visits, a captivating nationwide trail that saw 23 statues installed in October, STUDIOCANAL is calling on people in towns and cities across the UK and Ireland to step forward and share why their location would be the best home for another replica of the marmalade-loving bear this festive season.

Complete with his signature red hat, blue duffle coat, and a marmalade sandwich in paw, he could soon have a spot in your local park or town centre. The public is being encouraged to write a message to Paddington and tell the bear what makes their home so special, with the most imaginative and heartfelt entry set to win.

Speaking on the announcement, Hugh Bonneville said: “The Visits benches have been a huge success, there are now 23 of them in towns across the UK and Ireland, bringing joy to so many people. And now, to celebrate the success of the movie, there is going to be one more added to the list! All you need to do is write to him, telling him why your town is so special and marmalicious!”

STUDIOCANAL will announce the winning location in January next year, with the lucky town or city set to become part of the epic statue trail which has seen fans stopping for selfies in John O’Groats, sharing marmalade sandwiches in County Mayo and enjoying a friendly chat in Chester.

Paddington Visits launches in Penrith ahead of the beloved bear’s return to the big screen in PADDINGTON IN PERU.

To win a statue for your Kentish town, visit www.paddingtoninperu.co.uk/paddington-visits for details on how to enter and share your name, location and a brief message explaining why your home would make the perfect place for Paddington to visit.