Photo: Contiki
Table of Contents
We all love Ted Lasso don’t we? The show is a smash hit and we really feel we should celebrate that! What better way to celebrate than visiting all the Ted Lasso filming locations and the very home of AFC Richmond?
Yes – it’s a real place, albeit not a real soccer team. Or football team as they call it here in the UK. Richmond is just outside central London and boasts the most adorable cafes and lush green spaces. While a lot of the AFC Richmond interiors are shot in the West London Film Studios, the Richmond that Ted lives in is 100% accessible for fans.
Arrive at Richmond station and walk down the high street until you hit Paved Court Road. This is where we’ll start our journey!
“Little tip for y’all. Fries are called chips. Chips are called crisps. And bangers aren’t great songs, but they do make you feel like dancing because they’re so darn tasty.” – Ted Lasso
Where was Ted Lasso filmed?
The Apple TV show was both set and shot in London, England, but more specifically, Richmond. A quick walk in the area and you’ll instantly recognise all the exterior shots used in the show. It’s like you’re actually there with Jason Sudeikis himself!
Ted Lasso filming locations in Richmond, England
1. Paved Court
Home to many bakes, and famous shortbread cookies, and a never ending supply of peanut butter… 9½ Paved Court road is embedded in one of the quintessential Richmond alleyways that give this town its warm charm. In real life it’s actually number 11, but don’t expect to find Ted inside. The real Ted Lasso flat is shot at West London film studios. Nonetheless, this is definitely one of the cutest and most popular Ted Lasso filming locations.
Image source:Contiki
2. Richmond Theatre
Ever wonder where the charity auction took place in season 1? It’s Richmond Theatre, which is just off the Green, and is well worth a visit for a show or just to look at the real pretty red brick facade.
3. The Prince’s Head Pub
Go Richmond! This is where the magic happens: fans screaming at the TV, Ted and Coach Beard having a pint, and where the famous AFC Richmond curse was told by Mae the pub owner.
The fictional Crown & Anchor Pub was filmed at The Prince’s Head Pub, which you can find at 28 the Green, Richmond. Although the name was changed for the series, it is an instantly recognisable Ted Lasso filming location. The best part about the pub is that they have AFC Richmond memorabilia inside as well! The pub staff really lean into show roots, and if you’re lucky they’ll let you take a picture wearing the AFC scarf behind the bar!
Image source:Contiki
4. Richmond Hill
This may be where Keeley has a glitzy photo shoot in season 1, but usually this is a super quiet spot where locals grab a drink from the pub across the road, find a spot on a bench and look over the lush green hills in the distance.
If you walk 5 mins further south down the same road, you’ll find Richmond Park. A huge green space where you’ll discover deer roaming free and a golf course if you fancy getting your handicap down.
5. Richmond Green
You’ll notice this popular gathering spot from Ted’s walks to work. Pass the two iconic telephone booths in front of the pub and head straight for a lovely walk through the Green. Maybe even practise your soccer juggling skills. This feels like the centre of the Richmond community, and a perfect hang out spot in the lovely weather.
Image source:Contiki
6. Richmond Riverside
It’s easy to see why Roy and Keeley had their first date here. The path has a stunning view of the Thames with beautiful boats floating along the walkway, fairy lights, and riverside restaurants; it screams romance. If you walk down the path it will lead to Richmond Park, the perfect spot for a picnic, and a beautiful day out.
Other Ted Lasso filming locations
Although Richmond is the main hub of Ted Lasso filming locations in London, you can also find a few around neighbouring Twickenham. Church Street in particular was used as a backdrop, where you can find many adorable shops and pubs featured in the show. The highlight? The Eel Pie – a rugby themed pub.
Keeley, Phoebe, and Roy also enjoy a walk and sit-down in front of the Twickenham Rowing Club.
Football stadiums featured in Ted Lasso
1. Selhurst Park, Crystal Palace
Although not technically in Richmond, quite on the opposite side of London actually, the real life Nelson Road, AFC Richmond’s home stadium, is actually located in Selhurst Park which is home to Crystal Palace FC – one of London’s many football teams.
The best way to check out this venue is, of course, to attend a football game! What it lacks in Roy Kent, it makes up for in English culture -this is their favourite sport.
2. SKYEx Community Stadium
AFC Richmond’s training ground (or practice as Ted likes to call it…) is in fact the home of Hayes & Yeading FC – a club who play in the Southern Premier League South. That’s the seventh tier of English football so it’s a way away from the glam of the Premier League that the Greyhounds play in during the first and third seasons of the show.
And it’s not the first time that Hayes & Yeading’s name has featured on a major football release, except this time it was on the big screen, with the club’s buses being used in the early noughties phenomenon Bend it Like Beckham.
It’s easy enough to reach from central London, but I’m afraid we can’t promise that Ted will be there bringing you biscuits.
3. London Stadium
This may now be West Ham’s stadium, but it was actually the central point of the 2012 Olympics. In the show, you’ll know it mainly as the place where Nate really loses his way as he becomes manager of the Hammers and has some less than savoury things to say about Ted and the Greyhounds…
Don’t fancy coming here to watch a match? You can boogie away to a holographic version of ABBA, slide down the 74-metre tall twisted sculpture that is the Orbit (the UK’s largest public work of art), or just take a walk around the different beaut gardens in the park.
Image source:Contiki
4. Etihad Stadium
The home of AFC Richmond’s nemesis Manchester City, where we see the two come up against each other in the penultimate episode of the third series. This stadium was originally built for the Commonwealth Games in 2002, before City moved in.
Since then, it’s been extended multiple times, and is well worth a visit if you ever find yourself in Manchester, and want to see where Jamie Tartt used to turn out.
5. Wembley Stadium
Another venue for an AFC Richmond v Manchester City clash which took place in the second series. And this time, it’s the home of English football where the national men’s and women’s teams often play.
You can wander down the historic Wembley Way after a visit, although we wouldn’t recommend following Coach Beard’s example of trying to walk back to Richmond after the game – it’s a solid three hour wander back to The Crown & Anchor!
Image source:Contiki
6. Johan Cryuff Stadium
Amsterdam is known for many things – canals, tulips, the Rijkmuseum, but it also has a super successful football team – Ajax – who play at the Johan Cryuff Stadium. It’s here where AFC Richmond take a brutal defeat in a friendly midway through season 3 before everyone has an eventful evening in the Dutch capital.
Fun fact – the style of play that the Greyhounds adopt to catapult up the table called Total Football was actually invented by Johan Cryuff, who is widely considered to be the Netherlands’ and even the sport’s greatest ever players.
7. Craven Cottage
Used to portray Goodison Park, the home of Everton, who AFC Richmond travel to Liverpool to play against; Crave Cottage is in fact the real home stadium of Fulham F.C., located on Stevenage Road in London.
Where in Amsterdam was Ted Lasso filmed?
Season 3’s episode entitled ‘Sunflowers’ saw the Ted Lasso filming locations being brought over to gorgeous Amsterdam. Although it’s only one episode, the characters are spotted at a few popular locations in the city. These include:
- The Van Gogh Museum
- Jazz Café Alto
- De Riekermolen Windmill
- Skinny Bridge
- Raamgracht (another bridge over Amsterdam’s canal)
- Hotel Prins Hendrik
- Prik & Homomonumet (important and friendly LGBTQIA+ destinations in Amsterdam)
Image source:Getty Images / unsplash
Where is the Ted Lasso pub located?
The famous Ted Lasso pub – aka The Prince’s Head – is located in none other than charming Richmond. One of London’s most charming boroughs where you can enjoy green spaces and all the other Ted Lasso filming locations.
Is Richmond FC based on Crystal Palace?
Yes! The fictional team AFC Richmond is inspired by the real life English team Crystal Palace. From the team colours and the fact that their fictional home stadium was filmed at Selhurst Park – Crystal Palace’s actual home stadium – the influences are clear. So, if you ever want a taste of Ted Lasso in real life, why not catch a Crystal Palace game when you’re visiting London?
Visit the Ted Lasso Store
Psst! For all you Ted Lasso mega fans out there, did you know that a brand-new store has opened up in Richmond? The new Official Ted Lasso store is located right on Paved Court (where Ted’s apartment is located) and it’s where you can get your fix of the show and the best wholesome merch while you patiently wait for season 4 to come.
All the more reason to head out in London and explore Richmond, hey?
