Ted Lasso stole our hearts with his fish-out-of-water charm, rose-tinted positivity and, frankly, impressive moustache. But he didn’t stop there, the Emmy-winning show shone a golden spotlight on a certain leafy borough of London. Soon, fans were jetting halfway across the world just to visit the local haunts of the fictional football coach. So, it’s only natural that there’s now a special Ted Lasso tour of Richmond where you can explore the neighbourhood like you’re one of the team.
Round up your Diamond Dogsgive the show yet another binge watch and don your AFC Richmond visor, it’s time to step through the screen of Ted Lasso. This walking tour is the perfect chance to put yourself in the red paisley Air Jordans of Jason Sudeikis’ loveable lead as you relive your favourite moments from all three series.
Over the course of two and a half hours you’ll get to visit 12 filming locationsso make sure you take a leaf out of a footballer’s book and choose your footwear wisely. Basically, high heels or studs probably won’t be very comfy on Richmond’s concrete streets.
Your knowledgeable guide will take you everywhere from Ted’s local boozer to the location of Rebecca’s doomed double date. Just don’t hold out hope to see the pitch where the footie action unfolded, it was in fact Crystal Palace’s Nelson Road Football Stadium which is found over in South East London. All is not lost though, there are plenty more iconic places to discover.
One moment you’ll find yourself wandering over Richmond Bridgewhere sparks flew and camera memory cards were, well, let’s say confiscated on Roy And Keeley’s first date. The next, you’ll be snapping a selfie in front of Ted Lasso’s front door before heading to the ‘Crown & Anchor’ – or the 300-year-old Prince’s Head in real life – for a pint with the Coach Beard to your Ted. Alas, a game of darts might be off the table as it was only the exterior of this watering hole that was used for filming, the interior was shot elsewhere.
Along the way, you’ll learn behind-the-scenes secrets about the show’s production, the intriguing history of the area and some of the inspirations that made the show a reality. Not to mention some brilliant trivia about its beloved characters. You’ll be perfectly prepped for any future Ted Lasso pub quizzes by the time you’re done. Or even equipped with the knowledge to throw one yourself. Believe me, you won’t regret grabbing tickets today to journey into the world of Ted Lasso on this Richmond walking tour. Richmond we lift the!
Ted Lasso Tour of Richmond
