Striking out on his own, a young bear from Peru named Paddington, journeys to London to seek a home. Despite having a love for everything British, Paddington has a hard time adjusting to the big city. Finding himself alone and lost in Paddington station, the young bear is discovered by the kind Brown family. They read the note around his neck, which asks that someone take care of him, and offer to let him live with them. Things start to settle down as Paddington adjusts to his new home. That is until a taxidermist from a museum sees Paddington and wants to add the rare bear to his collection.