The lovely local area might be familiar to viewers of hit TV comedy Ted Lasso, which is filmed right by Evergreen Studios, with regular appearances from historic pubs The Britannia and The Prince’s Head, which look out over idyllic Richmond Green.

Start your day at cool local coffee shops Kiss the Hippo and Oree, followed by lunch at Tortilla, Paul, Treviso, Caffe Mamma or Sebastians. There are also exquisite Persian kebabs at Diba and branches of Wagamama, Pizza Express, Franco Manca, Cote, The Ivy and Whole Foods Market within easy reach. Enjoy post-work pints at Tap Tavern, The Angel & Crown, The Old Ship or The White Cross, with its stunning riverside terrace.

With a massive 5,000 acres of open space and 20 miles of riverside, Richmond is the perfect place to embrace the great outdoors. Run down the Thames path or simply treat yourself to an al fresco picnic lunch. You can also pick up everything from fashion to homewares in the town centre’s fabulous array of independent retailers – don’t miss dairy delights at The Teddington Cheese.