Richmond: Ted Lasso Guided Walking Tour

Richmond turns into AFC Richmond territory on this 2.5-hour walking tour, with more than 12 filming locations from all three seasons of Ted Lasso. You’ll see Ted’s front door, the Crown and Anchor pub, Rebecca’s home, and the place where Roy and Keeley had their first date.

I like the mix of show details and real Richmond. The guide uses still images to match scenes to the streets, then adds local background and filming stories. I also like the friendly, fan-led feel, with guides such as Emmy, Carly, Sandy, Bruce, Matt, and Vic bringing humor and plenty of enthusiasm.

The main drawback is simple: this is a walking tour in all weather, and it is not suitable for people with mobility impairments. The Crown and Anchor stop is also a chance to buy a drink, not a clearly stated included drink, so bring a little extra money.

Quick points about the Ted Lasso walk

• More than 12 filming locations: Follow scenes from all three seasons, not just the most famous pub and front door.
• Ted’s door selfie: Pause outside the familiar entrance for one of the tour’s best photo moments.
• The Crown and Anchor: Visit the real Richmond pub used as Ted’s local, with time to enjoy a drink if you choose.
• Scene matching helps: Your guide carries or shows images that make it easier to connect ordinary streets with moments from the show.
• A useful London outing: Richmond Station is easy to reach from central London, making this a practical half-day trip.
• River views at the end: Finish near the spot used for Keeley’s photo shoot, overlooking the Thames.

Why Richmond works so well for Ted Lasso

The clever part of this tour is that Richmond is not a soundstage built to look like a London suburb. It is a real town in southwest London, with a railway station, shops, homes, pubs, green space, and the River Thames all close together.

That gives the walk a pleasant double purpose. I get the television locations I came for, but I also see a handsome part of London that can easily fill the rest of my afternoon. Several guides recommend staying on after the tour for food, shopping, or time on Richmond Green.

The show presents Richmond as the home of AFC Richmond, Ted’s adopted English community, and the walk shows how the production used everyday places. A doorway may become Ted’s home. A pub becomes the Crown and Anchor. A quiet street can carry a major scene once your guide points out the angle and shows you the matching frame.

This is why the tour works better than simply searching for filming locations on your own. You can find a few spots with a map, but you may miss the small visual details, the changes made for filming, and the connection between locations.

Starting outside Richmond Station

The meeting point is outside the main entrance and exit of Richmond Railway Station. When you leave the station, turn left and look for the little card store and the building marked Station Building. Arrive at least five minutes early.

This start is practical. Richmond is easy to reach from central London and other parts of southeast England, and you do not need to spend time finding a remote meeting point. The station also gives you a clear landmark if you are visiting Richmond for the first time.

I would wear comfortable shoes and check the forecast before leaving London. The tour runs rain or shine. That is not a minor detail in England, especially since the walk includes streets, outdoor viewpoints, and paths where wet weather can mean mud. Bring a waterproof layer rather than trusting an umbrella alone.

The tour is in English and is led live by a local guide. Group sizes can vary, but past groups have sometimes been under ten people. A smaller group makes it easier to ask questions and get help with photos, though you should not assume every departure will be tiny.

Following Ted’s front door

Ted’s front door is one of the most satisfying stops for fans because it turns a familiar image into a real place. You can stand outside, compare the actual entrance with the show, and take a selfie.

This is also a good example of what the tour does best. The location itself may not take long to see, but the guide adds the context. You learn how the building was used on screen and get a clearer sense of how the production framed the scene.

Bring your phone with enough battery for photos. Guides are happy to help take pictures, and this stop is specifically worth planning around if you want a proper shot rather than a rushed selfie. Be respectful, since these are real homes and streets, not a theme park set.

The show’s humor often depends on the contrast between Ted’s friendly personality and his unfamiliar surroundings. Seeing the actual door helps make that contrast feel more real. It also gives you a reason to slow down and notice Richmond’s residential streets instead of racing from one famous stop to another.

The Crown and Anchor pub stop

The Crown and Anchor is probably the tour’s most recognizable stop after Ted’s door. In the series, it is Ted’s local pub and a regular meeting place for the characters. In real life, it is a Richmond pub where you can pause and have a drink.

The tour description does not make the drink part of the ticket, so I would treat this as an optional purchase. That is useful flexibility. You can order something and enjoy the setting, or simply see the exterior and continue if you are not in the mood for a pub stop.

For fans, the value is not only the building. The guide explains how the pub appears in the show, what the camera shows, and how the fictional setting fits into the wider story. A still image beside the real location helps you spot details you might otherwise walk past.

The pub can also be a good point to ask about the show’s characters and filming process. Guides have worked in or around the film industry, and some bring behind-the-scenes insight alongside their local knowledge. The exact guide varies, but Emmy, Carly, Vic, Sandy, Bruce, Matt, and Emma have all led departures praised for their energy, facts, and humor.

Rebecca, Roy, Keeley, and the smaller scenes

The itinerary goes beyond the big fan landmarks. You visit Rebecca’s home and the home of Bernard, the character who had to apologize to Phoebe for being mean to her. These stops reward people who remember the show’s smaller storylines.

You also visit the place where Roy and Keeley had their first date. That is the sort of location that means more when the guide explains the scene and shows the matching image. If you have watched all three seasons, you will likely recognize more than you expect.

This variety keeps the walk from becoming a simple pub-and-door photo circuit. Some locations are tied to major characters, while others are linked to one joke or one memorable exchange. The guide’s job is to explain why each place matters, and the best guides balance facts with room for the group to look around.

I especially like that the route includes images from the show. Richmond is attractive, but without a visual comparison, some locations may look like ordinary streets. The photographs act as a quick before-and-after guide, showing the camera angle and helping you identify what changed for the scene.

Local stories beyond the television show

A good fan tour should not treat the town as a collection of backdrops. This one adds local history and details about Richmond, so you get a better feel for the area while following Ted’s route.

That balance matters if one person in your group is a serious Ted Lasso fan and another is simply curious about Richmond. The guide can talk about the show, the characters, the actors, and the area without making every minute depend on deep knowledge of the series.

The guides are repeatedly praised for their enthusiasm and personal style. Emmy is known for bringing energy and local affection to the walk. Carly has been praised for explaining the locations and taking plenty of group photos. Sandy brings a warm, conversational approach, while Bruce has been appreciated for mixing Richmond history, Ted anecdotes, and humor.

Some guides also have acting or film-industry experience, which can add useful detail about how productions operate. I would not expect a formal lecture. The appeal is the informal explanation you get while standing in the actual locations.

Local filming stories can also come from people around Richmond. You might hear an extra detail from the area or notice how locals react to the show’s continuing presence. That gives the experience a more grounded feel than a purely scripted location checklist.

Ending by the River Thames

The tour finishes at the location used for Keeley’s photo shoot, with a view over the River Thames. It is a smart ending because the walk moves from specific character locations toward a broad Richmond view.

This final stop gives you time to take photos and appreciate the town beyond AFC Richmond. The river view is also a natural transition to the rest of your day. You can continue exploring Richmond, find somewhere to eat, return to the pub, or spend time around Richmond Green.

The ending is not just a scenic extra. It reminds you that the show’s appeal comes partly from its setting. Ted’s story works because the fictional football club sits inside a real community, and Richmond supplies the streets, pubs, homes, and riverside views that make the world feel lived in.

If the weather is poor, this is one place where conditions may affect the experience. A rainy view can still be atmospheric, but you will want a waterproof jacket and shoes with good grip.

Is $47 a fair price?

At $47 per person, I see this as fair value for a committed fan, especially if you would otherwise spend time and transport money tracking down the locations yourself.

You are paying for more than a list of addresses. The price includes a live English-speaking guide, a route through more than 12 sites, scene images, stories about the show, and local background. The guide also handles the practical work of linking locations that might not make sense on your own.

The value drops if you have not watched Ted Lasso. You can still enjoy Richmond and the scenery, but many of the emotional and comic references will mean less. For a casual viewer, a self-guided stroll around Richmond may be enough.

For a serious fan, the tour can be one of the better uses of half a day near London. It also encourages you to stay in Richmond afterward, which makes the trip feel less like a quick filming-location hunt and more like a visit to the town itself.

Remember to budget separately for any food or drink. The guide is included, but purchases at the pub or elsewhere are not listed as part of the ticket.

Who will enjoy this walk most?

I would book this for people who have watched at least the main episodes and want to revisit the show through its real settings. It is especially good for couples, families with older children, and groups of friends who enjoy taking photos and trading favorite scenes.

It also suits a London visitor looking for an easy outing beyond central London. Richmond adds enough scenery and local interest to make the trip worthwhile even if the show talk is not your only reason for coming.

The tour is less suitable for anyone with mobility impairments. The experience is a walking tour, and the organizer specifically says it is not suitable for people with mobility needs. You should also be comfortable being outside for the full duration in changing weather.

Fans who want merchandise should keep expectations sensible. One past visitor wished there were more Ted Lasso gift shops, so Richmond is not presented as a large branded attraction. The reward is the real town and the locations, not a major retail operation.

Booking and cancellation advice

The walk lasts 2.5 hours, but starting times vary, so check availability before you plan trains or meals. Arrive at least five minutes early outside Richmond Station.

Free cancellation is available up to three days in advance for a full refund. That is useful if your London plans depend on weather, though the tour itself runs in rain or shine.

I would book with enough time to leave the rest of the afternoon open. Several guides point people toward Richmond’s food, shops, green space, and river after the walk, and the area deserves more than a hurried departure.

Should you book the Richmond Ted Lasso tour?

Book it if Ted Lasso is the reason you are interested in Richmond. The tour gives you the major locations, the smaller character spots, useful scene images, and a guide who can explain what you are seeing. The strong praise for guides such as Emmy, Carly, Vic, and Sandy also points to a consistently warm, fan-focused experience.

Skip it if you dislike walking, want a fully indoor activity, or have not watched the show. For everyone else, the combination of real filming locations, local stories, a Crown and Anchor stop, and a Thames viewpoint makes $47 a reasonable price for a memorable half-day near London.

FAQ

Where does the Ted Lasso walking tour meet?

The meeting point is outside the main entrance and exit of Richmond Railway Station. After leaving the station, turn left and look near the little card store and the building marked Station Building.

How long does the tour last?

The walking tour lasts 2.5 hours.

How many Ted Lasso filming locations will I see?

You will visit more than 12 locations from all three seasons of Ted Lasso.

Is a drink at the Crown and Anchor included?

The tour includes a visit to the Crown and Anchor, Ted’s local pub, where you can enjoy a drink. The provided information lists only the expert local guide as included, so plan to pay separately for any drink.

What language is the tour in?

The tour is conducted in English with a live guide.

What should I bring, and does the tour run in bad weather?

Bring comfortable shoes. The tour takes place rain or shine, so weatherproof clothing is a sensible choice.