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There’s a Champagne guided tour at Battersea Power Station

Battersea Power Station have got a sparkling idea. A glass of Champagne whilst you’re shown behind-the-scenes of the station? Yes please.

Article By Georgie Fenn Friday January 27 2023

Want to know what went on behind the scenes at the Power Station? If, like us, you love a good nose around, then this is the event for you. Control Room B is offering you the opportunity to tour the closed off realms of the Power Station. Have a look at the original 1950’s control desks, switchgear and synchroscopes- everything that made the Power Station tick when it was in its former working condition.

Every Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 12pm- 5.30pm, they are hosting 30 minute tours from their Control Room B bar. The Champagne Guided Tour for two will not only get you up close and personal with all the OG equipment but, as the name suggests, you’ll be able to sip on bubbles whilst you go. Not just any bubbles, oh no. Only the very best Moët & Chandon Impérial Blanc NV Champagne kind of bubbles.

Grab your other half or a fellow nosey mate and get this booked in. It’s a truly unique experience that you’ll remember for a lifetime.

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Get ready for a one-of-a-kind adventure with this Audio Guided Tour with Champagne for Two at Control Room B.

This backstage audio-guided group tour is guaranteed to spark excitement, as you put on your headset, learn and soak up the history of Battersea Power Station’s Control Room B. The two of you along with your group will experience a close-up view of the original control desks, switchgear and synchroscopes that were used to help distribute power around London day and night in the 1950s.

Accompanying you on the tour is a glass of Moet & Chandon Impérial Blanc NV Champagne each.

What's Included

• Champagne Audio Guided Tour for Two at Control Room B
• Your group will have exclusive access to original control panels in Battersea Power Station
• See the equipment that distributed power to London in the 1950s
• Glass of Moet & Chandon Champagne each
• Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card

What happens on the day?

On arrival, the two of you will be warmly welcomed, ready for your 30-minute group tour to commence. Soak up the history of Battersea Power Station’s Control Room B, getting a first-hand glimpse of the equipment that distributed power around London day and night in the 1950s. Your tour will be accompanied by a glass of Moet & Chandon Impérial Blanc NV Champagne each.

Participant guidelines

• Minimum age: 18 years
• Wheelchair accessible
• No spectators 
• Soft drink alternatives are available
• The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary

Availability

Your voucher is valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.  Please book and take your experience before the expiry date.

This experience is available on Sunday to Friday,  Exclusions including Saturdays may apply.

We recommend you book at least 4 weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.

Please allow 30 mins for the full experience.

What about insurance?

The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.

Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.

How it works

All you have to do is pay for the experience you wish to purchase and we’ll send a voucher and booking information to you or directly to the recipient, then you just need to check the info and book your experience.

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You asked, we listened! We’re thrilled to bring you The Official Guided Tour at Battersea Power Station, a tour of one of London’s most iconic landmarks.

You will get the chance to learn all about the Power Station’s fascinating history and enjoy exclusive access to the beautifully restored Art Deco masterpiece, Control Room A. Control Room A is the first of the Grade II* listed building’s two original Control Rooms which managed the distribution of electricity across London from the early 1930s.

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 landmarks, such as the Houses of Parliament and Buckingham Palace. After decades of sitting derelict, it is now open to the public as one of London's most exciting and innovative new riverside destinations.

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Our tours are really popular and can sell out quickly. Tickets are usually released 6 weeks in advance and if available will be shown in the calendar below. If no tours are available, please check back again soon. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

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Audio Guided Tour with Champagne at Control Room B for Two

Travel back in time at Battersea Power Station with a guided tour of Control Room B. During the 1950s, this was a fully-operating hub that helped distribute electricity to a fifth of London, and after lying dormant for a number of years, it has been brought back to life as a stylish all-day bar offering eclectic cocktails, light bites and coffees. Go backstage and learn about the history of this iconic location with a 30-minute audio guided tour that will allow you to see the original control desks, switchgears and synchroscopes up close, all fully restored for the first time, accompanied by a glass of Moët & Chandon Impérial Blanc NV Champagne each. Afterwards, take a seat in the bar and soak in the electric atmosphere.

• Go behind the scenes of Battersea Power Station with a 30-minute audio guided tour of Control Room B
• Sip on a glass of Champagne each
• Availability Description Available every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday afternoon, year round. All dates are subject to availability.
• Participant Guidelines Minimum age: 21 years.
• Numbers on the Day The guided tour will take place as part of a group.
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You have questions? Well, we have the answers. Of course, a full orientation to ensure you do not destroy the power station will be given on arrival.

Control Room B is located inside Battersea Power Station Turbine Hall B. The river entrance is open until 10pm. Later entrance is possible through the South entrance.

UNDERGROUND – The closest tube station is Battersea Power Station on the Northern Line.

THAMES CLIPPER – The river bus docks at Battersea Power Station pier and runs between 23 piers from Putney to Woolwich.

TAXI – There is a taxi drop off and pick up point at Pump House Lane.

CAR – Paid parking is available underneath the Power Station at accessed via Pump House Lane.

Before 5pm on Monday-Friday, we welcome guests of any age.

Before 5pm on Saturdays & Sundays, we welcome children aged 10 and over.

After 5pm, our age policy is strictly 18 and over.

One and a half hours for bar stools and tables up to five.

Two hours for tables of six and above.

Our wireless is firmly tuned to the 1950s

We’re glad you asked! Yes! Monetary gift vouchers are available to purchase here.

Whilst booking is recommended, yes, we hold back a small number of tables for walk-ins. These are subject to availability.

Small dogs are welcome until 5pm. All dogs must be kept on a lead at all times.

Our Control Room B engineers work around the clock to keep the lights on. If you would be interested in joining the team you can view the open roles here.

Alternatively, you can send your C.V. and covering letter to: [email protected]

Upper Ground Turbine Hall B, 270 The Power Station, Circus Road South SW11 8BZ Closest tube: Battersea Power Station

Call 020 7590 3606 or email [email protected]

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Searcys Champagne Bar comes to Battersea Power Station

Updated 18/10/23 with opening date and launch offer

The big refit of Battersea Power Station that we've seen over the past few years isn't finished yet. Next up for the station is a brand-new Champagne bar. 

It comes from Searcys, whose most well-known bar is the one that aligns the Eurostar platform at St Pancras. They'd previously popped up at Battersea with a vintage Rolls Royce Champagne Coupé pop-up. This their permanent Battersea bar will seat 75 in a combination of bar and table seating. And, like the original bar, their Press for Champagne (wonder where they got that idea?!!) will be making an appearance in Battersea too. 

For food, there will be fresh seafood, including a big shellfish platter, as well as cured meats and salads. There'll also be lots of Champagne to go with, of course. 

More about Searcys Champagne Bar

Where is it? 1st Floor, Turbine Hall, Battersea Power Station, 21 Circus Road West, SW11 8EZ

When does it open?  30 October 2023

Soft launch details : 50% off food and Searcys Cuvèes from 30 October to 5 November (dine-in only).

Find out more : Visit their website or follow them on Instagram  @searcyslondon .

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Discover Our Heritage

The heritage of Battersea Power Station is its DNA, with the building’s past continuing to be celebrated into its future. The restoration and repurposing of the building is a major achievement and several interventions and experiences have been introduced, both inside and outside the Grade II* listed building, to ensure that every visitor to Battersea Power Station has an opportunity to learn about the building’s unique history and remarkable story of transformation.

Place Plaques: Situated both inside and outside the Power Station are a series of place plaques and totems that provide rich insights into the building’s past and present. The plaques share unique anecdotes about the Power Station and how it once functioned, as well as explain how the building has been restored.

Power of Place Exhibition: Power of Place – The Making of Battersea Power Station is a free mobile exhibition, currently located in the North Atrium, Ground Floor, inside the building. The exhibition explores the history of the Power Station over the past 40 years, following the transformational journey from closure to reawakening, made possible by Battersea Power Station’s consortium of Malaysian shareholders’ vision and determination. The exhibition team includes Cultural Innovations (content interpretation and design), The Hub (construction), ACME Studios (graphic design), Displayways (graphic production) and MurryTwohig (concept).

Plant in the Park:  Across Power Station Park there are several core pieces of original plant that once helped the Power Station operate, their sculptural style highlighted in bold colour. Alongside the plant, is a segment from one of the original chimneys that was taken down as part of the building’s careful restoration process. The reuse of heritage objects, once a vital part of the building’s past, seek to engage people with the rich history and legacy of the Power Station.

Heritage and Learning Hub: For visitors arriving from Battersea Park, a stop in the Heritage and Learning Hub, located in Grosvenor Railway Arch, offers the opportunity to see a historic model of the Power Station and the chance to understand more about the building’s role in powering London in the 20th century.

Team Battersea Alumni: To learn more about what it was like to work inside the Power Station, a short film has been commissioned that captures the personal stories and experiences of six former employees at Battersea Power Station. The film features never before seen footage of life at the iconic London landmark when it was operational. We are still keen to hear from former workers so if you or someone you know have a memory of the Power Station please email [email protected] , tweet or share a photo on Facebook or Instagram with #TeamBattersea.

Lift 109: And for one of the most unique views in all of London, a stop at Lift 109 , will provide an experience like no other. Visitors’ journeys start in the Power Station’s Art Deco Turbine Hall A, where a carefully curation exhibition will explore the building’s rich heritage, its architectural significance and enduring presence in popular culture. The experience culminates in a journey up one of the iconic chimneys to 109 metres in the sky. For more details and to book click here .

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