Vue Cinema in Barrow is celebrating the nation's favourite marmalade-loving bear with a special Paddington Day this weekend.

To celebrate the release of the franchise's third film Paddington in Peru they have teamed up with the makers of the film to dedicate a day to the country’s favourite bear. 

Sunday October 20 is now, officially Paddington Day. For one day only, fans who see Paddington or Paddington 2 at Vue will get an exclusive sneak peek of the upcoming big screen adventure, Paddington in Peru.

Paddington-lovers will also receive an eco-friendly wristband with their ticket to take home as a keepsake. 

As well as screening on Paddington Day, Paddington and Paddington 2 will be showing throughout the month at Vue.

Both films follow the beloved Peruvian bear, voiced by Ben Wishaw, as he navigates life in London with his adopted family, the Browns.

In his first outing, he must escape the evil clutches of taxidermist Millicent Clyde, played by Nicole Kidman, while the second film sees him up against Hugh Grant’s character, the master thief Phoenix Buchanan. 

The third title in the series is heading to cinemas from November 8 and follows Paddington and the Brown family as they visit Aunt Lucy in Peru.

Michael Hitchen, General Manager at Vue Barrow, said: “We can’t wait to celebrate the nation's favourite marmalade-loving bear this October. We’re inviting fellow fans to make the most of having both Paddington and Paddington 2 back at Vue and seeing them the way they should be seen - on the big screen.”