Guidebook for Teddington
Drinks & Nightlife
The Railway
2 Greyhound LnGood beer selection, nice pizza
Our closest pub - approx 1 min walk behind our flat. Always nice to have somewhere to get beer that's so close! Not the cheapest, but the closest and conveniently situated between us and Bushy Park
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The Lion
27 Wick RdOur closest pub - approx 1 min walk behind our flat. Always nice to have somewhere to get beer that's so close! Not the cheapest, but the closest and conveniently situated between us and Bushy Park
Great Sunday lunch. Book the 'red room' for a cosy corner for 4 people.
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The Foresters
45 High StGreat Sunday lunch. Book the 'red room' for a cosy corner for 4 people.
If you've got kids, this is the pub for you. Massive outdoor play area to tire the kids out whilst you can have a drink.
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The Anglers
3 Broom RdIf you've got kids, this is the pub for you. Massive outdoor play area to tire the kids out whilst you can have a drink.
Good food and beer. They also play most international rugby matches on a big screen.
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The Teddington Arms
38 High StGood food and beer. They also play most international rugby matches on a big screen.
The King's Head
17 Hogarth PlNever eaten here, but nice beer and a good garden.
Shopping
Heirloom
110 High StLovely independent store selling homewares, gifts etc.
Mitzi B
30 High StIndependent homewares store, specifically scandi-type white items.
Roasts the most delicious coffee and ground to your spec. Can't recommend enough!
Astrora Coffee Roasters
31 Broad StRoasts the most delicious coffee and ground to your spec. Can't recommend enough!
Herbert & Shrive - Travel Clinic Teddington
208 Kingston RdClosest local pharmacy
Not the closest large shopping area, but the nicest close one with all the normal high street shops and restaurants.
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Richmond
53/54 George StNot the closest large shopping area, but the nicest close one with all the normal high street shops and restaurants.
Another homewares store, similar to The Loft, and pretty much next door, so you can do both at once!
Urban Suburban
8 Broad StAnother homewares store, similar to The Loft, and pretty much next door, so you can do both at once!
Large department store selling clothes, kids stuff, kitchen stuff - basically everything. Also a Waitrose (supermarket) in the basement.
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John Lewis
300 Oxford StLarge department store selling clothes, kids stuff, kitchen stuff - basically everything. Also a Waitrose (supermarket) in the basement.
Our closest large shopping area - take the 281 or 285 bus opposite the house to get there.
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Kingston upon Thames
Our closest large shopping area - take the 281 or 285 bus opposite the house to get there.
Hampton Wick Post Office
Closest post office, as well as a convenience store and an ATM.
Teddington Post Office
89 High StTeddington Post Office
Lots of high street stores (WH Smith, Boots etc) and charity shops (Oxfam, Cancer Research, Fara etc) in this part of Teddington.
Broad St
Lots of high street stores (WH Smith, Boots etc) and charity shops (Oxfam, Cancer Research, Fara etc) in this part of Teddington.
Where most of the independent stores in Teddington are and plenty of pubs too - the best bit of Teddington!
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High Street
1 New Oxford StWhere most of the independent stores in Teddington are and plenty of pubs too - the best bit of Teddington!
A good option if you're relocating to the area and need to buy some 2nd hand furniture.
The Princess Alice Hospice Homeware Shop
34-36 Old London RdA good option if you're relocating to the area and need to buy some 2nd hand furniture.
Food Scene
The Teddington Kebab House
202 Stanley RdA good quality takeaway kebab house. Delivery is free.
Village Pizza
49 London RdOur pizza takeaway of choice. Delivery is free.
Great breakfasts and cakes. Another independent gem in Teddington.
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The Fallow Deer Cafe
130 High StGreat breakfasts and cakes. Another independent gem in Teddington.
Al Borgo Ristorante
3 Church RoadGood Italian food and an excellent wine list.
If you want to enjoy Britain's national dish, this is our favourite local Indian restaurant or takeaway. Delivery is free.
Bilas Tandoori
4 Broad StIf you want to enjoy Britain's national dish, this is our favourite local Indian restaurant or takeaway. Delivery is free.
Fresh Fare
12 Broad StOur thai takeaway of choice. Free delivery.
Carluccio's
234 Bath RdIt may be a chain, but they do a very good breakfast...
We'd recommend you visit the Fallow Deer cafe for a coffee, but if you need your Starbucks, this is the place
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Starbucks Coffee
Tilley RoadWe'd recommend you visit the Fallow Deer cafe for a coffee, but if you need your Starbucks, this is the place
Canta Napoli
136 High StNice local pizza restaurant.
We've not had coffee here, but can heartily recommend their sausage rolls!
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The French Tarte
83 Maple RdWe've not had coffee here, but can heartily recommend their sausage rolls!
Everything Else
If you need a quick beauty treatment, I've used the waxing here and it's good and very convenient to the flat.
The Ivy Clinic
190 Kingston RdIf you need a quick beauty treatment, I've used the waxing here and it's good and very convenient to the flat.
Vet4Life - Teddington
160 High StOur local vet, who are great should you need them!
Our local hospital with an NHS walk in centre. Note that there is no A&E / emergency room - Kingston is the closest hospital with an A&E.
Teddington Memorial Hospital
11 Hampton RdOur local hospital with an NHS walk in centre. Note that there is no A&E / emergency room - Kingston is the closest hospital with an A&E.
Kingston Hospital
Galsworthy RoadClosest A&E hospital / emergency room.
Teddington Pools & Fitness Centre
Vicarage RoadOur local swimming pool and gym - council run so pretty cheap.
An old fashioned outdoor swimming pool (lido), if you're brave enough!
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Hampton Pool
High StreetAn old fashioned outdoor swimming pool (lido), if you're brave enough!
Hampton Wick station
Our closest train station into London - 30 minutes to Waterloo.
Slightly further away than Hampton Wick Station, but on the same line into central London.
Buds Interior Landscaping
50 Station RdSlightly further away than Hampton Wick Station, but on the same line into central London.
Teddington Police Station (Stop G)
The local police station if needed (hopefully not!).
Direct Cars Mini Cab
3 Victoria RdOur local mini cab firm - cheapest way to get a cab to the airport etc.
Spa Nails
10 High StA friendly manicure and pedicure shop in Teddington.
Sightseeing
Our local royal palace - Henry VIII's old home and home to the famous maze, and the yearly Hampton Court Flower Show.
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Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayOur local royal palace - Henry VIII's old home and home to the famous maze, and the yearly Hampton Court Flower Show.
Our local royal park - Henry VIII's old hunting ground and the fallow deer there are descended from Henry VIII's deer. Also loads of red deer and lots of rare birds and bugs. Also a play park here.
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Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadOur local royal park - Henry VIII's old hunting ground and the fallow deer there are descended from Henry VIII's deer. Also loads of red deer and lots of rare birds and bugs. Also a play park here.
Teddington Lock is where the Thames becomes tidal, and also the scene of the famous Fish Slapping Dance from Monty Python. Dunkirk Little Ships also launched from here (note a bit along from this pin)
Teddington Lock (Stop M) station
Teddington Lock is where the Thames becomes tidal, and also the scene of the famous Fish Slapping Dance from Monty Python. Dunkirk Little Ships also launched from here (note a bit along from this pin)
Thorpe Park Resort
Staines RoadA theme park with massive rollercoasters etc.
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has the world's largest collection of plants and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
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Royal Botanic Gardens Car Park
The Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew has the world's largest collection of plants and is a UNESCO world heritage site.
Strawberry Hill House & Garden
268 Waldegrave RdA gothic revival villa built in 1749.
A Palladian villa built between 1724 and 1729 owned by English Heritage.
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Marble Hill House
Richmond RoadA Palladian villa built between 1724 and 1729 owned by English Heritage.
A 17th century National Trust property on the banks of the Thames. A lovely walk along the river from Teddington.
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Ham House en Garden
Ham StreetA 17th century National Trust property on the banks of the Thames. A lovely walk along the river from Teddington.
Essentials
The best place to get groceries in Teddington, although it is also the most expensive.
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M&S Simply Food
55 Tottenham Court RdThe best place to get groceries in Teddington, although it is also the most expensive.
Budgens
31 High StOpen longer hours than M&S if you need something urgently.
Our closest convenience store selling basic food, household items and alcohol. Also an ATM in the store or outside the front.
Teddington Mini Market
198 Kingston RdOur closest convenience store selling basic food, household items and alcohol. Also an ATM in the store or outside the front.
Tesco Metro
20-28 Broad StCheaper groceries than M&S and open long hours.
Sainsbury's
1 Sury BasinClosest large supermarket if you have a car.
A small convenience store directly opposite Hampton Wick station. Oyster cards are also available for purchase here if the station office is closed. Also an ATM in the back.
Londis
85 High StA small convenience store directly opposite Hampton Wick station. Oyster cards are also available for purchase here if the station office is closed. Also an ATM in the back.
The closest multi-network phone shops who will be able to advise you on the best mobile phone and mobile internet options to suit your visit.
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Carphone Warehouse
The closest multi-network phone shops who will be able to advise you on the best mobile phone and mobile internet options to suit your visit.
Teddington Cheese
42 Station RdThe best cheese shop ever. Need we say more?
Arts & Culture
Home of England Rugby and host of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
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Twickenham Stadion
200 Whitton RdHome of England Rugby and host of the 2015 Rugby World Cup.
A former church that is now an arts centre with exhibitions and concerts.
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Landmark Arts Centre
Ferry RoadA former church that is now an arts centre with exhibitions and concerts.
Odeon IMAX Cinema Kingston
Clarence StreetOur local cinema
If you want a day at the races, this is our closest race course.
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Kempton Park Racecourse
Staines Road EastIf you want a day at the races, this is our closest race course.
Home of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis championships - a 20 minute train ride away.
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Wimbledon
Home of the Wimbledon Lawn Tennis championships - a 20 minute train ride away.
If you want a bit of classic British sporting action and a picnic, Ham Polo would be a good start!
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Ham Polo Club
Petersham RoadIf you want a bit of classic British sporting action and a picnic, Ham Polo would be a good start!