Teddington

Teddington is a residential district in southwest London that sits on the north bank of the Thames between Kingston and Richmond. The area consists of Victorian terraced houses with front gardens, a main high street with shops and cafés, and several parks near the riverfront.

The village grew rapidly after 1863 when railway service opened and attracted commuters from central London. Development from this period still shapes much of the streetscape with continuous rows of Victorian and Edwardian houses.

The name derives from Old English meaning 'farmstead of a man called Tudda', reflecting its origins as an agricultural settlement before London expanded westward. Many residents today enjoy riverside walks that follow the Thames Path as it passes through the district toward Hampton Court.

The area sits about 12 miles (19 kilometers) southwest of central London and connects via regular train service. Visitors find parking along the high street and footpaths leading down to the riverside with views of the lock system.

The lock marks the final tidal point of the Thames and includes three separate chambers, among them the longest lock chamber on the entire river at 650 feet (198 meters). At low tide the water level upstream sits noticeably lower than on the tidal side.