Walking the Pitch: Ted Lasso Filming Locations in Richmond, London

Richmond-upon-Thames in southwest London is where The Ted Lasso Walking Tour invites fans to walk the two-mile route that turned a quiet riverside suburb into the fictional home of AFC Richmond. Meeting at Richmond Station (The Quadrant), guides who are local fans lead small groups along tree-lined streets, past riverside promenades and through the town squares that doubled for scenes across all four seasons of the show.

On this two-hour public tour you’ll visit more than 15 exterior filming locations: Ted’s front door, the bench where many of his conversations unfold, Rebecca Welton’s house, Jamie and Keeley’s riverside chat, Old Town Hall and the series’ favourite local watering hole, the Crown & Anchor. The route pauses at Old Palace Lane and Richmond Green, and follows stretches of the River Thames where native swans and herons are often visible against a backdrop of London plane trees and Georgian facades. The contrast between historic brickwork and modern filming details makes every photo feel cinematic.

What makes this experience special isn’t just the checklist of locations but the way guides stitch together production stories, character arcs and local history. Guides share behind-the-scenes anecdotes about set choices and how Richmond’s real community shaped the fictional town, and they point out subtle changes filmmakers made to streets and storefronts. The tour’s small group size keeps the atmosphere intimate and allows time for photos at signature stops like Ted & Beard’s bench and the Crown & Anchor façade.

Practical details are straightforward: meet at Richmond Station; tours run several times weekly year-round and cover roughly two miles on uneven pavement and cobbles. The route is not wheelchair- or pram-accessible due to surface conditions. Bring comfortable shoes, a charged phone or camera for photos, and an Oyster or contactless card if arriving from central London. Expect a mix of quiet residential lanes and lively riverside frontages — frequent pedestrian traffic and café queues are part of the local rhythm.

For visitors who want more after the tour, Richmond Hill and the Terrace Gardens offer a sweeping view over the Thames, and independent shops and pubs keep the neighborhood lively. Whether you’re chasing Easter eggs for a die-hard Tedhead or simply looking for a unique way to explore southwest London, this guided walk pairs TV nostalgia with tangible local character, leaving you with stories, photos and a clearer sense of why producers set so many scenes here. Booking is flexible: public tours run multiple times a week year-round, and tickets are refundable up to 24 hours before departure. Tours do not enter private properties and keep to public sidewalks and greens, so the experience is family-friendly though not suitable for wheelchairs or prams. Bring water and a jacket.