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What's on near Teddington Betwixmas special: Quiz, Pub boardgames, and New Year's Eve

By Tilly O'Brien   25th Dec 2025

There lots to do in and around Teddington during the Betwixmas period (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There lots to do in and around Teddington during the Betwixmas period (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

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Struggling to think of what to do this weekend? Don't worry, Teddington Nub News has you covered with some of our top picks!

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TFC Big Fat Quiz of the Year

Monday 29 December, The Fighting Cocks, 7.30pm start.

The Fighting Cocks is located in 56 Old London Rd, Kingston upon Thames KT2 6QA (Image supplied)

Prizes for both our winning audience team and winning stage panellist team; on stage we'll have three teams of TFC band members and legends, competing for the ultimate win (and your amusement), whilst the audience plays along!

Join us for an electrifying journey through the highlights, lowlights, and downright hilarious moments of the past year. From viral sensations to headline-grabbing scandals, our quiz is a rollercoaster ride through 365 days of unforgettable happenings.

Expect laughs and a generous dose of nostalgia as our charismatic quiz host and resident know it all, guides you through an evening of trivia, challenges, and delightful chaos. Gather your friends, form your teams, and get ready to compete in the ultimate showdown of the year!

Grab your spot at the Big Fat Quiz of the Year— laughter is guaranteed, and the quest for bragging rights begins!

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Surbiton Board Game @ The Antelope

Tuesday 30 December, The Antelope.

The Antelope is located in 87 Maple Road, Surbiton (Image supplied)

Shake off the Crimbo-Limbo fog and join us for an afternoon of fun with friends and family! We're bringing 150+ board & card games to The Antelope in Surbiton for you to dive into—perfect for all ages and every level of gamer.

Not sure where to start? The friendly Shakes & Ladders hosts will help you pick the perfect game and teach you how to play. Plus, you can enjoy some of the best food and drink in town while you play.

The perfect way to wind down after Christmas and gear up for New Year!

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The Anglers' New Year's Eve Dinner and Fireworks Display

Wednesday 31 December, The Anglers.

The Anglers is located on Broom Road Teddington (Image supplied)

On New Year's Eve (31 December), The Anglers is hosting a special dinner and fireworks display.

For £65 per person, guests can enjoy a ""beautifully curated three-course meal, designed specially for the occasion, accompanied by a glass of English sparkling wine on arrival.

After dinner, guests can step outside and take in the riverside fireworks display, the perfect way to welcome the New Year in unforgettable fashion.

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New Year's Eve at The Lensbury

Wednesday 31 December, 9.15pm - 1am.

The Lensbury is located on Broom Rd, Teddington TW11 9NU (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

This New Year's Eve (NYE), The Lensbury is ringing in 2026 with two types of experiences: Dance Only or Dine & Dance

Tickets to the Dance Only experience cost £22 per person and include:

  • Live entertainment in the Thames View Suite  from the 5-piece "Halfway to New York Band"
  • Welcome cocktail 
  • Midnight countdown with a glass of fizz to welcome the New Year

The timings for this experience are 9.15pm – 1am.

Whereas the Dine & Dance experience costs £70 per person and includes Amuse-bouche, a three-course set menu, and coffee/tea and Truffles, all served in The Lensbury's restaurant from 7pm or 8pm.

Following this, guests will be invited to the hotel's Thames View Suite from 9.15am – 1am to enjoy:

  • Welcome cocktail
  • Live entertainment from the 5-piece "Halfway to New York Band"
  • Midnight countdown with a glass of Champagne to welcome the New Year

Both experiences are for those aged 18 and over only.

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