Do · Teddington & Hampton
Bushy Park
More than 1,000 acres of Royal Park, with herds of deer, ancient trees and hidden gardens, ten minutes from the High Street.
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The Guide · Teddington
A day out with the dog
Deer to dodge, a river to sniff along, and enough dog-friendly tables to keep you both happy until bedtime.
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Teddington
Where the Thames stops being tidal, the High Street is about to get its butcher back, and London is on your doorstep without the stress. Plenty to do, much of it free. Our pick of the shops, tables, walks and trades worth knowing.
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Do · Ferry Road
Teddington Lock & the Footbridges
Where the Thames stops being tidal. Victorian footbridges, a giant barge lock and the best ten-minute walk in town.
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Eat & Drink · High Street
Café Benedict
Brunch from seven, steak and cocktails by nine — the High Street's all-day answer to "where shall we go?"
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Bushy Park
More than 1,000 acres of Royal Park, with herds of deer, ancient trees and hidden gardens, ten minutes from the High Street.
Local’s pick
Services · High Street
House Cats
A High Street nail salon that takes its time, with CND Shellac, natural nail care and a cup of tea (or prosecco) while you wait to dry.
Do · Ferry Road
Teddington Lock & the Footbridges
Where the Thames stops being tidal. Victorian footbridges, a giant barge lock and the best ten-minute walk in town.
Local’s pick
Eat & Drink · Church Road
The Abercorn Arms
A big, friendly back-street local with a family beer garden and the big games on the screens.
Do · High Street
Awesome Studios
Dance for the fun of it, with no exams, no competitions and no uniform, for pre-schoolers right through to adults.
Eat & Drink · Broom Road
The Anglers
A Fuller's pub at Teddington Lock with a big riverside garden. The obvious place to end a walk along the Thames.
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We only write about places that the locals love. If it’s in here, we’d send a friend. If it isn’t, we just haven’t fallen for it yet.