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  • I spent a day in Teddington, the London neighborhood that was named the best place to live in the city. It felt like stepping into a film set.

I spent a day in Teddington, the London neighborhood that was named the best place to live in the city. It felt like stepping into a film set.

Mikhaila FrielAug 24, 2021, 22:33 IST

I visited Teddington in London.Mikhaila Friel/Insider

  • The Sunday Times named Teddington the best place to live in London in 2021.
  • I spent a day in the cozy neighborhood and it felt more like a village than part of a city.
  • After speaking to locals, I discovered that Teddington is so beloved because of its small town charm.
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I spent a day in Teddington, a neighborhood in London, to find out why it was named the best place to live in the city.

Teddington. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Teddington is south-west of central London and has easy transport links to the city.

A screenshot of Google Maps showing the distance from Teddington to London's Waterloo Station. Google Maps
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My first impression was that Teddington felt more like an American film set - not a neighborhood in the UK's capital.

Flower baskets on High Street. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

My first stop was Cafe Benedict, which was recommended in The Sunday Times article.

Cafe Benedict. Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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I ordered the acai bowl, which cost £9.50 (around $13).

The acai bowl. Mikhaila Friel/nsider

After speaking to the waitress some more, I discovered that my first impressions of Teddington were correct.

The café interior. Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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After breakfast, I explored the surrounding streets - and found that The Sunday Times article could be traced throughout the neighborhood.

A housing development. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

Teddington is even worthy of its own merchandise.

The Loft store in Teddington. Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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I spoke to a local barista who recommended Teddington Lock for its easy access to Twickenham and Kingston.

Teddington Lock. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

I could easily imagine myself cycling or taking a leisurely stroll during my lunch breaks if I lived in the area.

Teddington Lock. Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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Next up was Bushy Park, London's second-largest Royal Park that is roamed by wild deer.

I spotted deer in Bushy Park. Mikhaila Friel/Insider

The park is home to the Diana Fountain, designed in 1637.

The Diana Fountain. Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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After doing more research, I discovered that Teddington has another link to royal history.

Hampton Court Palace. Shutterstock

By the end of my visit, I discovered that Teddington is the ideal place to live because it has none of London's bad traits.

At Bushy Park. Mikhaila Friel/Insider
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