10 Facts About Teddington

Teddington is a suburb in south-west London in the London Borough of Richmond upon Thames.

In 2021, Teddington was named as the best place to live in London by The Sunday Times.

At Teddington's centre is a mid-rise urban development, containing offices and apartments.

Teddington is bisected by an almost continuous road of shops, offices and other facilities running from the river to Bushy Park.

Teddington was not mentioned in the Domesday Book of 1086 as it was included under the Hampton entry.

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Teddington Manor was first owned by Benedictine monks in Staines and it is believed they built a chapel dedicated to St Mary on the same site as today's St Mary's Church.

In 1540 some common land of Teddington was enclosed to form Bushy Park and acted as more hunting grounds.

In subsequent centuries, Teddington enjoyed a prosperous life due to the proximity of royalty, and by 1800 had grown significantly.

Teddington Society, formed in 1973 by local residents, seeks to preserve the character of Teddington and to support local community projects.

Teddington is served by London Buses services to other London locations, including Heathrow Airport, West Croydon and Hammersmith.