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Visiting Battersea Power Station: Everything You Need To Know (2024)
Battersea Power Station Location. Battersea Power Station used to be exactly that - a massive power station - on the south bank of the Thames across from Chelsea. The building has a short history (for London), being built between 1929-1935 . It was decommissioned in 1975 and given grade-listed status, which means that limited architectural ...
Official Guided Tours
We're thrilled to bring you the only Official Guided Tour of one of London's most iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station. From the 1930s to 1980s, Battersea Power Station was a working Power Station. At its peak, the Power Station was supplying a fifth of London's power, supplying electricity to some of London's most recognisable ...
Battersea Power Station
The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station is a one-of-a-kind experience, taking you to the top of the North West chimney for unrivalled 360-degree views of London's skyline. CHIMNEY LIFT. London's first art'otel is now open at Battersea Power Station, with 164 rooms designed by award-winning Spanish artist and interior designer, Jaime ...
11 Things to do at Battersea Power Station in London
10. Visit the Art Gallery. Battersea Power Station has an art gallery called Clarendon Fine Art, as well as a hotel called Art'otel, which is dedicated to celebrating the arts. At both locations you can attend art events, and see exhibitions of scultures, tapetries and paintings. 11.
The Ultimate Guide To Battersea Power Station
A visit to Lift 109 begins in the Power Station's magnificent Art Deco Turbine Hall A. Through a carefully curated ensemble of original records and multi-media displays, visitors will delve into the building's rich history, architectural significance and lasting presence in popular culture. ... At Battersea Power Station you can buy and ...
Battersea Power Station
You can also visit Battersea Power Station to enjoy crazy golf at Birdies, virtual reality experiences at DNA VR, films at The Cinema in The Arches and theatrical productions at The Turbine Theatre. For spectacular views of the area, Lift 109 takes you to the top of the north-west chimney. Start in the magnificent art deco Turbine Hall to ...
Battersea Power Station: The Complete Guide
A coal-fired power station, at its peak Battersea was creating ⅕ of London's power. Let's take a look at the history of this London icon, and how it got to be the place we know it as today. Battersea once completed was in fact two power stations located under one roof. However, it began life as 'Power Station, Battersea A' in 1935.
How to spend a day at Battersea Power Station
For Londoners Battersea Power Station has always been an odd landmark to visit. It was notoriously difficult to reach and once there, there wasn't actually all that much to do. I had been invited there a few times for events and launch parties in the early 2000s, but usually managed to talk myself out of going due to how awkward the journey home would be.
Ten Things To Do At Battersea Power Station London SW11
Visit the Battersea Power Station website to find out more. Battersea Power Station has an underground station and a jetty where you can take a Thames Clipper. I travelled from my apartment on the C10 bus and walked over Chelsea Bridge; on my return home, I took a boat. Battersea Park is a few minutes from the Power Station, which is worth ...
Battersea Power Station
I always wanted to visit Battersea Power Station! The ticket to Lift 109 offers more than an observatory point, the interactive exhibition made it so fun to learn more about the building. Thanks to Lela, the tour guide at Lift 109! She is cheerful and informative, patiently explaining the architectural features.
Battersea Power Station
Apr 9, 2024, 1:25 PM. I absolutely love Battersea Power Station, but I do love shopping- cant afford many in there, but its nice to look!! It is fascinating seeing the architecture in there though, and its also worth sneaking a cocktail in the old Control Room- also expensive but lush.
Guest Services
You can contact them by email or phone or visit them during your visit to Battersea Power Station. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 0208 176 6500 (Lines are open from 10am - 8pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 - 6pm on Sunday) Location: Our Guest Services desks are located just inside the North Entrance (Upper Ground Floor) and South ...
Our Guide To Must-Visits at Battersea Power Station
Tonkotsu is a must-visit destination in Battersea Power Station for Asian food. Head on over and you'll get to slurp on hot 18-hour slow cooked broth, with juicy roast pork belly and homemade noodles. That's not all though, as they serve plenty of plant-based options, tasty gyoza, and signature chilli sauce (which you can take home).
Battersea Power Station
We didn`t visit Battersea Power Station to eat, drink or spend money in the overpriced glitsy shops, but to see how the place worked back in the day. Our trip in Lift 109 was interesting, but only 7 minutes at the top. The whole lift experience lasted 30 minutes. We then wanted to visit the old control room, but it is only available to ...
Plan your visit to Glide
A five minute bus ride on routes 156, 344 or 436. Bus. Six bus routes are in close proximity to Battersea Power Station. From Chelsea Bridge Road: The nearest bus stop to the Grosvenor Arch entrance is 'Battersea Park/ Chelsea Gate'. The following buses serve this stop: 44, 137, 452.
Battersea Power Station opens after decades of decay
Visitors can pay to travel 357ft (109m) up the north-west chimney in a glass lift, emerging on to a 360-degree viewing platform. ... Keith Garner, a founding member of the Battersea Power Station ...
Battersea Power Station
And Battersea Power Station is on the Northern Line branch that runs to Mornington Crescent, so you could see it and the Black Cat Cigarette Factory on the same day. (The factory is offices now, so I don't know if it's open to the public. It is gorgeous on the outside, however.) 15.
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The best of Battersea Power Station. The Grade II-listed former coal-fired power station has been transformed into a hub for shopping, eating and entertainment. Activities at Battersea Power Station . Shop 'til you drop at Battersea Power Station. Whether you're looking for homeware, skincare, clothes or books, you can find it all under one ...
Lift 109
Getting Here Battersea Power Station is easily accessed via a number of travel options including its very own Tube station. Getting Here. Tickets Browse our available tickets. All tickets include entry to the interactive multimedia exhibition and ascent of the north west chimney, 109m up.
Getting to Battersea Power Station
You can find our Marketing Suite at 44 Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8BJ. Opening Hours. The Power Station is open from 10am - 9pm Monday to Saturday, and 12pm - 6pm on Sunday, however please check individual retailer pages for their opening hours. Getting to Battersea Power Station is easy via many public ...
Battersea Power Station
Battersea Power Station is an iconic building in London that has been transformed into a multi-functional events space! It's now a bustling riverside neighbourhood - the most innovative mixed one in the world! With entertainment venues on a sheer scale, office space, fantastic leisure venues and even a residential element - you can stay, play ...
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Lift 109. Prepare to ignite your curiosity, immerse your senses and elevate your perspective at London's newest viewing experience, Lift 109. Step inside the iconic Battersea Power Station and make a thrilling ascent 109 metres to the top of the north-west chimney where you will take in stunning 360 degree views of London's skyline.
Your Guide to Spring Fashion & Events
As well as surprise and delight moments, elevated in-store experiences and discounts from a host of brands that call Battersea Power Station home, the evening will also see two exciting panel discussions take place. For more information on all the events and happenings at Battersea Power Station this Spring, explore the links below!
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Battersea Power Station Location. Battersea Power Station used to be exactly that - a massive power station - on the south bank of the Thames across from Chelsea. The building has a short history (for London), being built between 1929-1935 . It was decommissioned in 1975 and given grade-listed status, which means that limited architectural ...
We're thrilled to bring you the only Official Guided Tour of one of London's most iconic landmarks, Battersea Power Station. From the 1930s to 1980s, Battersea Power Station was a working Power Station. At its peak, the Power Station was supplying a fifth of London's power, supplying electricity to some of London's most recognisable ...
The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station is a one-of-a-kind experience, taking you to the top of the North West chimney for unrivalled 360-degree views of London's skyline. CHIMNEY LIFT. London's first art'otel is now open at Battersea Power Station, with 164 rooms designed by award-winning Spanish artist and interior designer, Jaime ...
10. Visit the Art Gallery. Battersea Power Station has an art gallery called Clarendon Fine Art, as well as a hotel called Art'otel, which is dedicated to celebrating the arts. At both locations you can attend art events, and see exhibitions of scultures, tapetries and paintings. 11.
A visit to Lift 109 begins in the Power Station's magnificent Art Deco Turbine Hall A. Through a carefully curated ensemble of original records and multi-media displays, visitors will delve into the building's rich history, architectural significance and lasting presence in popular culture. ... At Battersea Power Station you can buy and ...
You can also visit Battersea Power Station to enjoy crazy golf at Birdies, virtual reality experiences at DNA VR, films at The Cinema in The Arches and theatrical productions at The Turbine Theatre. For spectacular views of the area, Lift 109 takes you to the top of the north-west chimney. Start in the magnificent art deco Turbine Hall to ...
A coal-fired power station, at its peak Battersea was creating ⅕ of London's power. Let's take a look at the history of this London icon, and how it got to be the place we know it as today. Battersea once completed was in fact two power stations located under one roof. However, it began life as 'Power Station, Battersea A' in 1935.
For Londoners Battersea Power Station has always been an odd landmark to visit. It was notoriously difficult to reach and once there, there wasn't actually all that much to do. I had been invited there a few times for events and launch parties in the early 2000s, but usually managed to talk myself out of going due to how awkward the journey home would be.
Visit the Battersea Power Station website to find out more. Battersea Power Station has an underground station and a jetty where you can take a Thames Clipper. I travelled from my apartment on the C10 bus and walked over Chelsea Bridge; on my return home, I took a boat. Battersea Park is a few minutes from the Power Station, which is worth ...
I always wanted to visit Battersea Power Station! The ticket to Lift 109 offers more than an observatory point, the interactive exhibition made it so fun to learn more about the building. Thanks to Lela, the tour guide at Lift 109! She is cheerful and informative, patiently explaining the architectural features.
Apr 9, 2024, 1:25 PM. I absolutely love Battersea Power Station, but I do love shopping- cant afford many in there, but its nice to look!! It is fascinating seeing the architecture in there though, and its also worth sneaking a cocktail in the old Control Room- also expensive but lush.
You can contact them by email or phone or visit them during your visit to Battersea Power Station. Email: [email protected]. Telephone: 0208 176 6500 (Lines are open from 10am - 8pm Monday to Saturday, and 12 - 6pm on Sunday) Location: Our Guest Services desks are located just inside the North Entrance (Upper Ground Floor) and South ...
Tonkotsu is a must-visit destination in Battersea Power Station for Asian food. Head on over and you'll get to slurp on hot 18-hour slow cooked broth, with juicy roast pork belly and homemade noodles. That's not all though, as they serve plenty of plant-based options, tasty gyoza, and signature chilli sauce (which you can take home).
We didn`t visit Battersea Power Station to eat, drink or spend money in the overpriced glitsy shops, but to see how the place worked back in the day. Our trip in Lift 109 was interesting, but only 7 minutes at the top. The whole lift experience lasted 30 minutes. We then wanted to visit the old control room, but it is only available to ...
A five minute bus ride on routes 156, 344 or 436. Bus. Six bus routes are in close proximity to Battersea Power Station. From Chelsea Bridge Road: The nearest bus stop to the Grosvenor Arch entrance is 'Battersea Park/ Chelsea Gate'. The following buses serve this stop: 44, 137, 452.
Visitors can pay to travel 357ft (109m) up the north-west chimney in a glass lift, emerging on to a 360-degree viewing platform. ... Keith Garner, a founding member of the Battersea Power Station ...
And Battersea Power Station is on the Northern Line branch that runs to Mornington Crescent, so you could see it and the Black Cat Cigarette Factory on the same day. (The factory is offices now, so I don't know if it's open to the public. It is gorgeous on the outside, however.) 15.
The best of Battersea Power Station. The Grade II-listed former coal-fired power station has been transformed into a hub for shopping, eating and entertainment. Activities at Battersea Power Station . Shop 'til you drop at Battersea Power Station. Whether you're looking for homeware, skincare, clothes or books, you can find it all under one ...
Getting Here Battersea Power Station is easily accessed via a number of travel options including its very own Tube station. Getting Here. Tickets Browse our available tickets. All tickets include entry to the interactive multimedia exhibition and ascent of the north west chimney, 109m up.
You can find our Marketing Suite at 44 Electric Boulevard, Battersea Power Station, London SW11 8BJ. Opening Hours. The Power Station is open from 10am - 9pm Monday to Saturday, and 12pm - 6pm on Sunday, however please check individual retailer pages for their opening hours. Getting to Battersea Power Station is easy via many public ...
Battersea Power Station is an iconic building in London that has been transformed into a multi-functional events space! It's now a bustling riverside neighbourhood - the most innovative mixed one in the world! With entertainment venues on a sheer scale, office space, fantastic leisure venues and even a residential element - you can stay, play ...
Lift 109. Prepare to ignite your curiosity, immerse your senses and elevate your perspective at London's newest viewing experience, Lift 109. Step inside the iconic Battersea Power Station and make a thrilling ascent 109 metres to the top of the north-west chimney where you will take in stunning 360 degree views of London's skyline.
As well as surprise and delight moments, elevated in-store experiences and discounts from a host of brands that call Battersea Power Station home, the evening will also see two exciting panel discussions take place. For more information on all the events and happenings at Battersea Power Station this Spring, explore the links below!