Clare’s guidebook
Beautiful for running, walking, cycling and children
It's full of deer, parakeets, ponds, woods, and ideal for children to play (three excellent playgrounds), perfect for running, bike riding, walking, has two excellent cafes and toilets. Also home to the world famous 'original parkrun'.
216 locals recommend
Bushy Park
Hampton Court RoadIt's full of deer, parakeets, ponds, woods, and ideal for children to play (three excellent playgrounds), perfect for running, bike riding, walking, has two excellent cafes and toilets. Also home to the world famous 'original parkrun'.
Sightseeing
Hampton Court Palace
Hampton Court WayRugby
Just a short bus ride away, Twickenham Stadium is conveniently close by, but without the noise and crowds of staying in central Twickenham
228 locals recommend
Twickenham Stadium
200 Whitton RdJust a short bus ride away, Twickenham Stadium is conveniently close by, but without the noise and crowds of staying in central Twickenham
Shopping, night life
10 minutes on the bus, or a 5 minute drive away, Kingston has a fantastic town centre full of bustling shops and cafes. Also has a great riverfront walkway filled with restaurants and bars.
195 locals recommend
Kingston upon Thames
10 minutes on the bus, or a 5 minute drive away, Kingston has a fantastic town centre full of bustling shops and cafes. Also has a great riverfront walkway filled with restaurants and bars.
Neighbourhoods
Teddington town centre is lively and the local residents are proud of how many independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants we still have. Lots of art and gift shops, a huge range of places to eat, catering to families, couples, dogs and groups.
12 locals recommend
Teddington
Teddington town centre is lively and the local residents are proud of how many independent shops, cafes, bars and restaurants we still have. Lots of art and gift shops, a huge range of places to eat, catering to families, couples, dogs and groups.
Traveler advice
Getting around
Central London is only half an hour away by train
Trains, tubes and buses make getting around London very easy. Pre-paid Oyster cards are an easy and economical way of getting round and are accepted on all forms of transport.