Ted Lasso Tour of Richmond

Richmond gives this Ted Lasso walking tour more depth than a simple TV-location checklist. You follow scenes from all three seasons through a handsome Thames-side town, from Ted’s front door to the pub where he and Coach Beard sort through life’s problems.

I like the easy meeting point at Richmond Station and the half-hour stop at the Crown and Anchor. I also like that guides such as Emmy, Serena, Jenny, and Vic bring local stories and production details to the walk. The main consideration is group size: the stated maximum is 18, but one report found the group larger than expected, making the guide harder to hear.

Key points to know before booking

• Ted’s London home: Take a photo at the real exterior used for Ted’s front door.
• The Crown and Anchor: Pause for about 30 minutes at the pub seen throughout the series, with food and drinks paid separately.
• Richmond beyond the show: See Richmond Green, the Thames, Richmond Bridge, and views used for Keeley’s photoshoot.
• Guides with personality: Emmy receives especially strong praise for her humor, clear explanations, and personal approach.
• A gentle but active walk: The tour lasts about 2 hours and 30 minutes and calls for moderate fitness.
• Good timing for a London day: It begins in the afternoon and ends back at Richmond Station.

Why Richmond makes the tour work

The clever part of this experience is the setting. Richmond is not just a backdrop for AFC Richmond. It is a pleasant London district on the River Thames, with a village-like center, an old bridge, green open space, and streets that are easy to explore on foot.

That gives you two outings in one. You get recognizable Ted Lasso locations, but you also see a part of London that can feel far removed from the city center. I would book this for the show, then allow extra time afterward to enjoy Richmond on your own.

The tour lasts roughly two and a half hours and begins in the afternoon. That schedule works well if you want a slower London day, though it is less useful if you need a quick activity between major central London sights. You finish where you started, at Richmond Station, so you are not left trying to find your way back across town.

The price is about $48.61 per person. That is fair for a guided small-group walking experience in London, particularly since the guide adds both filming information and local context. Still, you should remember that food and drinks are not included, and the tour does not include admission to a formal attraction. Much of what you are paying for is the guide’s storytelling, pacing, and ability to connect the show to the town.

Starting at Richmond Station

Richmond Station is a practical meeting point at The Quadrant, Richmond, Greater London TW9 2NA. It is easy to identify, and the tour ends there as well. That simple arrangement matters after a long walk, especially if you plan to continue sightseeing or return to central London.

You meet the guide in the afternoon and set off with the group on foot. The tour is offered in English, and the guide takes you through the locations rather than keeping you in one spot for a long talk.

The experience is best for someone comfortable walking for two and a half hours. The route is described as requiring moderate physical fitness. One guide also included a bathroom break halfway through, which is a small but useful touch on a walking tour of this length.

Several guides have led the experience, including Emmy, Serena, Jenny, and Vic. The individual guide can affect the tone of the afternoon, but the strongest praise centers on clear speaking, humor, personal introductions, and enthusiasm for both the show and Richmond.

Richmond Green and the opening scenes

Richmond Green is the first major area on the route. The tour uses this section to connect several locations from all three seasons, including the exterior used for a charity event, Nathan’s walk toward his parents’ house, Rebecca’s home, and the place where Ted challenges a girl to play football after Crystal Palace beats his team 4-1.

You spend about 10 minutes here. That may sound brief, but it gives the guide room to point out several spots without turning the walk into a long stop at one building.

This is also where you start to see the value of having someone explain the scenes. A location can look ordinary when you visit it alone. With the show’s context, a street corner or house exterior becomes tied to a character, a joke, or a turning point.

The tour does not suggest that you enter private homes or buildings. You are viewing exterior locations, so be respectful when taking pictures. The guide helps you understand what appeared on screen while keeping the focus on public spaces.

Ted’s front door at One Paved Court

One Paved Court is one of the most satisfying stops for fans because it gives you a clear photo opportunity. You pause for about 10 minutes at the exterior used as Ted’s London home.

This is the kind of place that works best with a guide. You can search for a filming location, find the right doorway, and take a picture, but the guide adds the scene connection and helps the group keep moving without missing the point.

Expect this stop to be short and photo-focused. If you want a carefully framed selfie, have your phone ready before arriving. The tour provides the setting and time, but you will want to manage your own photos so the group does not wait too long.

For serious fans, this is one of the essential stops. For casual viewers, it remains a pleasant look at Richmond’s streets and buildings, but the emotional payoff depends on how clearly you remember Ted’s home scenes.

A half-hour at the Crown and Anchor

The Crown and Anchor is the heart of the tour for many fans. It appears throughout the show, including scenes where Ted and Coach Beard sit and think through their problems. Numerous exterior scenes were filmed around the pub as well.

You spend about 30 minutes here, which gives the afternoon a welcome pause. After walking between locations, sitting down for a drink makes the tour feel less rushed. It also gives the guide time to talk about filming details, cast and crew stories, and the way the pub functions in the series.

Your food and drink are not included in the tour price, so budget for your own order. The information provided does not specify a required purchase, menu, or reserved seating, so you should treat this as a planned pub stop rather than an included meal.

This break is useful even if you are not a devoted fan. A traditional British pub adds a real local experience to the TV theme, and it gives you a chance to chat with other people in the group. If you prefer a nonstop walking tour, the half-hour pause may feel long. I see it as a strength, especially on a leisurely afternoon.

Richmond Bridge and the Roy and Keeley scenes

At Richmond Bridge, the tour points out the spot where Roy Kent and Keeley Jones kiss on their first date. It is also linked to the paparazzi scene in which they are photographed secretly.

You spend around 10 minutes here. The bridge gives the stop a strong visual setting, and it is one of the places where the show’s romantic and comic moments connect with Richmond’s real public spaces.

The tour also points out the restaurant used for the double date involving Keeley and Roy, Rebecca, and John. The information provided does not indicate that you dine there, so think of this as an exterior location and photo stop rather than a restaurant visit.

Richmond Bridge is also a good reminder that you are seeing a working town, not a studio set. People live, shop, walk, and eat around these places. The best approach is to take your picture, listen to the scene explanation, and avoid blocking the bridge or nearby businesses.

Riverside views and Keeley’s photoshoot

The final listed stop brings you to views over Richmond and the River Thames, at the glamorous location used for Keeley’s photoshoot. You spend roughly 20 minutes here.

This is where the tour broadens beyond individual addresses. The view gives you a sense of why Richmond works so well on screen. The river, open views, and polished surroundings provide a different tone from Ted’s home or the pub.

I like having this scenic pause near the end. A tour made only of doorways and building fronts could feel repetitive. The river view changes the pace and gives you a proper sense of the area before you return to the station.

The exact visual experience can depend on weather and daylight. The afternoon timing should offer useful light, but the tour does not promise clear skies. Even in poor weather, the guide can still explain the filming location, though the views will naturally be less appealing.

The guides make the difference

The strongest part of the experience is the guide. The best guides do more than identify a door or say which episode used a street. They connect the scenes to Richmond and keep the group involved.

Emmy is repeatedly praised for being engaging, funny, interactive, and easy to hear. She also made a point of introducing herself to everyone, which helps a group feel less anonymous. Serena is described as professional, clear, approachable, and well prepared on the subject. Jenny and Vic also received praise for making the walk enjoyable and adding useful details.

The tour may also include information about Richmond’s past and local character. That matters because you do not need to be an expert fan to enjoy the afternoon. A person who has watched the show casually can still learn about the town and see attractive parts of southwest London.

Guide quality can vary from one departure to another, as it does on any tour led by different people. The available feedback is unusually consistent about energy and subject knowledge, but you should still make sure you can hear the guide in a moving outdoor group.

One report raised a concern that the group was larger than advertised. The official maximum is 18 people, which is modest compared with a large coach tour, but 18 is not the same as a private walk. If a small, intimate group is your main reason for booking, keep that limitation in mind.

How much walking should you expect?

This is an outdoor walking tour, not a bus ride between locations. You move through Richmond’s streets and public areas for about two and a half hours, with a pub break along the way.

The walk is described as not too strenuous by one guide experience, but the formal advice calls for moderate physical fitness. You should be comfortable standing, walking, and keeping up with the group. Wear sensible shoes, particularly if the weather is wet.

There is no information about step-free access, seating at every stop, or special mobility arrangements. If you have specific accessibility needs, ask the provider before booking rather than assuming the route will suit you.

Rain will not necessarily ruin the tour. One outing in wet weather was still considered enjoyable because the guide kept the conversation lively. Still, bring suitable clothing and protect your phone if you plan to take photos.

Who will enjoy this Ted Lasso walk?

I would choose this tour for:

• Fans who want real locations from all three seasons
• Couples or friends who enjoy taking scene-based photos
• Visitors looking for a relaxed afternoon outside central London
• People who like local history mixed with film and television
• Casual viewers who want to see Richmond without committing to a full day tour

I would think twice if you dislike walking, want a private experience, or expect every cost to be included. The pub stop is included in the route, not in the price, and the group may feel bigger than you expect.

You also do not need to know every episode. The guide supplies the context, and the town itself is appealing enough to carry part of the experience. Dedicated fans will get the most from the filming references, but casual viewers can still enjoy the river, bridge, streets, and pub.

Price, timing, and practical value

At $48.61 per person, the tour sits in the moderate range for a London guided walk. You are paying for an English-speaking local guide, approximately 150 minutes of commentary, a route covering several locations, and a pub break.

The value is strongest when you would otherwise spend time hunting for filming spots yourself. The locations are spread through Richmond, and a guide helps you connect them to exact scenes instead of simply giving you a list of addresses.

It is less valuable if you only want quick photos. You could potentially visit some exteriors independently, but you would miss the behind-the-scenes stories and local explanation. The tour also gives you a planned route and a reason to see several parts of Richmond in one afternoon.

The experience is frequently booked well ahead, with an average booking lead time of about 63 days. If your London dates are fixed, I would not leave it until the last minute. Free cancellation is available if you cancel at least 24 hours before the start time. Cancellations or changes made later do not qualify for a refund.

Should you book the Ted Lasso Tour of Richmond?

Book it if Ted Lasso is one of the reasons you are visiting London, or if you want a pleasant half-day outing with a clear theme and a local guide. The combination of Ted’s door, the Crown and Anchor, Richmond Bridge, and Thames views gives the walk enough variety to avoid feeling like a string of ordinary exteriors.

I especially like that you return to Richmond Station with time left to explore on your own. Allow extra time for Richmond after the tour, and plan to pay separately for your pub drink.

Skip it if you need a private tour, cannot manage a moderate walking route, or have no interest in the show and want a more traditional historical tour. For fans who believe, though, this is a well-paced way to see where the series lives, while discovering one of London’s most pleasant riverside districts.

FAQ

Where does the Ted Lasso Tour of Richmond begin?

The tour begins at Richmond Station, The Quadrant, Richmond, Greater London TW9 2NA, UK.

Where does the tour end?

The activity ends back at Richmond Station, its starting point.

How long does the tour last?

The tour lasts approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes.

What language is the tour offered in?

The tour is offered in English.

Is food or drink included?

No. Food and drink are not included, including the drink stop at the Crown and Anchor.

What locations are visited?

The route includes Richmond Green, One Paved Court, the Crown and Anchor pub area, Richmond Bridge, and a Richmond viewpoint over the River Thames.

Is this tour suitable for non-fans?

Yes. The tour focuses on Ted Lasso filming locations but also includes information about Richmond, its local character, and its history.

How large is the group?

The stated maximum is 18 people. One report found the group larger than expected, so the experience may not always feel highly intimate.

Can I cancel for a full refund?

Yes, if you cancel at least 24 hours before the experience start time. Cancellations or changes made less than 24 hours before the start time are not accepted for a refund.