What's on near Teddington this weekend: RNLI Open Day, Twinning weekend, and more

By Tilly O'Brien 5th Jun 2025

There is a variety of things to do in and around Teddington this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)
There is a variety of things to do in and around Teddington this weekend (Credit: Tilly O'Brien)

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Welcome to your weekly update of what's on in and around Teddington.

Free Glass of prosecco with every afternoon tea at Strawberry Hill House

Saturday 7 June - Sunday 8 June, Strawberry Hill House.

The offer is for Richmond borough's Twinning weekend (Image supplied)

Roots and Berries is offering a free glass of fizz with every Afternoon Tea booked for the weekend of the 7 & 8 June. This can be served in The Garden Café, overlooking the beautiful grounds of Strawberry Hill House. Please note that afternoon teas must be ordered 3 days in advance. £24 per person.

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Exclusive Curator Tour of Strawberry Hill House with Dr Silvia Davoli (Creative Director)

Saturday 7 June, Strawberry Hill House.

Strawberry Hill House is located at 268 Waldegrave Rd, Twickenham TW1 4ST (Image supplied)

Strawberry Hill House is internationally renowned as one of the best examples of Georgian Gothic architecture. Join an exclusive guided tour led by Dr. Silvia Davoli, Creative Director at Strawberry Hill House. Discover the fascinating history, enchanting interiors, and captivating stories of its past residents.

This special tour is being conducted to celebrate 65 years of Richmond's international partnerships with Fontainebleau and Konstanz. Tickets £25.

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£10 General admission tickets for Strawberry Hill House Celebrating the Twinning weekend with Fontainbleau and Konstanz

Saturday 7 June - Sunday 8 June, Strawberry Hill House & Garden, 9am - 4pm.

You can get a tour of Strawberry Hill House for £10 this weekend (Image supplied)

Teddington RNLI Open Day and Duck Race

Sunday 8 June, 12.30pm - 3.30pm, Teddington RNLI Lifeboat Station.

Teddington RNLI's LIfeboat Station is located in Fairmile House, Twickenham Road, Teddington, Tw11 8BA (Image supplied)

Teddington Royal National Lifeboat Institute (RNLI) Lifeboat Station is hosting an an Open Day from 12.30pm to 3.30pm on Sunday, 8 June.

On the day, visitors will be able to take a close look at Teddington RNLI's inshore lifeboats and tractor, meet volunteer crew members, visit the boat hall, and hear about what happens on a 'shout', (there were 106 in 2024).

There will be demonstrations in the water from 1.30pm showing how the crew help those in trouble on the river.

Teddington RNLI's water safety team will be running games and fun activities, and the Rotary Club will host its 'Human Fruit Machine'. Other local clubs and societies will also be there.

Additionally, other emergency services such as the London Fire Brigade will be attending with its various vehicles, including a fire engine.

Local traders will also be present with food and drink stalls, including The WharfShamblesRuba, and The Anglers. There will also be a selection of homemade cakes with tea and coffee in the boat hall.

As part of the event, the inaugural Teddington Duck Race, sponsored by Teddington Together, will take place at 2.30pm.

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