Battersea Power Station

Discover a bustling food, shopping and entertainment hub at the iconic Battersea Power Station.

A Grade II*-listed architectural masterpiece, the power station operated until 1983, and once supplied one fifth of London's power. After closure, Battersea Power Station lay derelict for nearly 30 years, before restoration began and the landmark opened to the public in October 2022.

Battersea Power Station – with its distinctive chimneys – featured on the cover of Pink Floyd's 1977 album Animals, as well as in the Beatles’ film Help!, some episodes of Doctor Who and many international movies.

Today, you can enjoy more than 140 shops, restaurants, bars and unique experiences in and around this unique and historical landmark.

Lift 109 takes you to the very top of one of the chimneys, where you can enjoy panoramic views.

What is there to do at Battersea Power Station?

Battersea Power Station is home to an array of restaurants, bars, shops and cultural spaces in and around the landmark.

Browse for high-end and high-street fashion brands from names including Jo Malone, Zara, Mango, Rolex and Lululemon. Curated Makers has shelves filled with one-of-a-kind items made by local businesses, while tech lovers can try the latest products in the Apple store.

Entertain the little ones with a visit to the LEGO® store, and fans of beauty can pick up the latest products at Space NK and Boots Beauty.

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 Power Station 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 discover more about the building’s heritage and significance, then take the glass elevator 109 metres (358 ft) up to the viewing platform.

Alternatively, head to Battersea Park nearby for a leisurely stroll or explore more of Battersea. 

Where can I eat and drink at Battersea Power Station?

Pick your favourite Battersea Power Station restaurant from more than 50 destinations, including 13 different cuisines served at Arcade Food Hall, Bombay comfort food at Dishoom, the Wright Brothers’ seafood bar, and critically acclaimed Mexican cuisine at El Pastor.

There are plenty of cafes to pick up a coffee, matcha or a sandwich, from viral-sensation Blank Street Coffee, to Paris Baguette, Japanese patisserie Kova, authentic pastel de nata at Santa Nata, Pret a Manger and Starbucks.

What events take place at Battersea Power Station?

Battersea Power Station hosts major events throughout the year, from the light festival in January and February to a spring festival for Easter, a summer-long series of family activities from July to September, and a festive makeover for Christmas, including Glide at Battersea Power Station – London’s only riverside ice rink.

You can experience something new every time you visit with unique pop-ups and activities to enjoy from retailers and brands year-round.

The six-acre (2.4 hectares) Power Station Park offers free deckchairs overlooking the river Thames. Alternatively, head to nearby Battersea Park for a leisurely stroll.

How can I learn more about Battersea Power Station’s unique history?

Battersea Power Station is one of London’s most interesting landmarks, once providing the power for Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament.

After closing in 1983, the power station went through many different proposals to breathe new life into the building, from a theme park to a theatre and even a new stadium for Chelsea F.C.

You can take in the power station’s remarkable history simply by walking around the majestic Turbine Halls. The Heritage and Learning Hub offers the chance to understand more about the building’s role in powering London, while the Power of Place exhibition charts the many failed proposals to redevelop the landmark.

The Discovery and Heritage Trail identifies the key moments of historic interest around the neighbourhood, or you can book on to the Official Guided Tour, a 75-minute-long walking tour with a historian which takes place weekly and includes rare access to Control Room A.

Book a table at 1950s immersive cocktail bar, Control Room B, to enjoy a drink set among the original dials and control desks. A separate 30-minute, audio-guided tour also runs from Sunday to Friday, so you can enjoy a close-up view of the switchgear and synchroscopes.

Where is Battersea Power Station and how do I get there?

Battersea Power Station is located in Battersea on the south bank of the river.

The closest Tube station is Battersea Power Station (Northern line), which is located on-site.

Alternatively, Sloane Square (District and Circle lines) is within a 15-minute walk.

Several bus routes stop at Battersea Power Station – 156, 344 and 436 – or take an Uber Boat by Thames Clippers river bus to Battersea Power Station Pier at Circus West Village. The journey to Embankment takes 20 minutes.

For rail links, Battersea Park and Queenstown Road train station are less than a 10-minute walk away.