Explore the Local Area
London's hottest new destination
London’s new destination has arrived! Explore the reincarnation of a British icon and it’s surrounding neighbourhood at Battersea Power Station. Home to an array of bars, restaurants, shops, entertainment and leisure venues, there is so much to see and do, and we’re in the heart of it, just a 2 minute walk from both Battersea Power Station Zone 1 Underground Station on the Northern Line , and the Battersea Power Station Pier.
The hotel is in the perfect spot to explore the Battersea Power Station neighbourhood, as well as the key sights in London and beyond.
"when a man is tired of London, he is tired of life..."
Dr Samuel Johnson
What to do when you're in london
When it comes to exploring the best of what London has to offer, there’s a lot to choose from: best-in-class clubs, inspiring galleries, and mind-blowing restaurants. The only downside is that you’ll want to experience it all. The intrepid urban explorer can chat with our clued up hotel team for the insider tips, but here you’ll find our top picks – Battersea is an up-and-coming, vibrant area with everything from brilliant brunch spots to bustling street food markets. From Peckham to Battersea, Bermondsey to Brixton, south of the river has never looked more appealing.
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LIFT 109 is set to become one of the most unique experiences in London combining an exhibition space where guests will gain an insight into the building’s rich heritage, and a glass elevator ascent to the top of the Power Station’s north-west chimney – reaching a stunning viewpoint 109 metres above ground.
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On the banks of the Thames next to the iconic Battersea Power Station, offers festivals of brand new works, world premieres of new productions and classic stories reimagined for contemporary audiences.
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The Battersea Power Station Pier, is located in front of Battersea Power Station's famous façade. Ask our Guest Services Team for more information.
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Battersea Park is a large Victorian park, with a riverside promenade, a large lake and home of renowned sculptures by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth.
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This wholesale flower market is like something out of a dream, with flowers spilling out of every corner, vendors loudly bargaining, and roses making everything smell magnificent.
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King’s Road combines the royal history of its origins with a unique status as the birthplace of the 20th Century’s most iconic cultural and fashion movements.
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At 'the heart of Chelsea', it is situated at the intersection of Sloane Street and Kings Road, surrounded by cultural institution, the Royal Court Theatre, international designers and upscale restaurants.
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A magical garden and London’s oldest botanic garden, that contains a unique living collection of around 5,000 different edible, useful and medicinal plants that have changed the world. Perfect for a walk and exploration.
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Clapham is best known for its vast green space Clapham Common, its vibrant high street and the village like atmosphere of its historic Old Town, along with the area's vibrant nightlife and open air concerts.
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With its 1,000 years of history, Borough Market has never stopped evolving. A few decades ago, it was a wholesale market serving the greengrocers of south London; now it acts as a beacon for sustainable food production and social connection, drawing visitors from far and wide.
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Step into the world-famous British Museum and revel in its amazing collection of rare and historic artefacts from around the world. Highlights include the Rosetta Stone, Parthenon sculptures and Egyptian mummies.
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Be dazzled by the eclectic art and design on offer at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Its vast collections include everything from ceramics and fashion to wallpapers and jewellery, spanning 5,000 years.
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Explore our planet's living wonders at the Natural History Museum. Inside the striking building, favourites include the Dinosaurs gallery, the blue whale model and the state-of-the-art Darwin Centre, where you can see hundreds of specimens as well as scientists at work.
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Get hands-on at the Science Museum's interactive galleries and simulators. Trace the journey of scientific breakthroughs, then visit the in-house IMAX 3D cinema and take a trip deep underwater or zoom high up into space.
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Don't miss Tate Modern, the iconic power-station-turned-art-gallery, which houses modern and contemporary art from round the world. See the latest installation in the massive Turbine Hall and admire works by Picasso, Bourgeois, Warhol, Rothko and more.
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See masterful works by Botticelli, Rembrandt, Turner, Renoir and Van Gogh, just some of the artists showcased at the National Gallery. With more than 2,000 paintings from the Middle Ages to the 20th century, the place is a veritable treasure trove.
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Visit the Royal Academy of Arts, the oldest fine arts institution in Britain, founded in 1768. As well as giving a public platform to artists through the annual Summer Exhibition, it hosts a world-class programme of international exhibitions.
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Discover how public transport played a part in the development of London with a visit to the London Transport Museum. See the original artwork for Harry Beck’s Underground map, the world’s first Underground steam engine, old London Routemaster buses and more.
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Take a tour of the best in British art at Tate Britain, sister gallery to Tate Modern. Discover masterpieces from 1500 to the present day, by the likes of Hockney, Bacon, Turner, Riley, Lowry and Moore.
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Explore what it means to be human through science, medicine and psychology at the Wellcome Collection. Highlights include Darwin’s walking stick and Napoleon’s toothbrush. Look out for the schedule of thought-provoking talks and temporary exhibitions too.
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Chart Britain’s rich naval history at the National Maritime Museum, from sea battles to voyages into the unknown. Among the museum's free galleries, you can explore Polar Worlds, go on Pacific Encounters, see Turner's Battle of Trafalgar Gallery, and find unique exhibits such as the uniform Nelson was wearing at the Battle of Trafalgar.
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Experience the world of contemporary design at the sleek, modern Design Museum. Its exhibitions feature fashion, graphics, architecture and more, while its line-up of talks and events complements the stunning visual displays.
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Enjoy the delights of the Wallace Collection, a historic London townhouse whose 28 elaborate rooms are decorated with outstanding art. Visit the armories, see paintings by Titian, Hals and Velázquez, and admire 18th-century French treasures – some once owned by Queen Marie-Antoinette.
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Explore Sir John Soane's Museum, the architect of the Bank of England's former home. The house, untouched for almost 180 years, contains some 30,000 architectural drawings, as well as antiquities, artworks by Hogarth and Turner, and the sarcophagus of King Seti I.
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The brutalist-style Hayward Gallery is known for showcasing the work of innovative and experimental artists from around the world. It also brings art into the open by placing installations outdoors or in other corners of the Southbank Centre.
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Discover new artists from around the globe at the Saatchi Gallery. This influential contemporary gallery in Chelsea, founded by art collector Charles Saatchi, is best known as a springboard for new talent.
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See the latest works from world-famous artists at White Cube Bermondsey. It was founded by Jay Jopling, the trendsetting gallerist who represents Tracey Emin, Mona Hatoum and Damien Hirst among others. The space at London Bridge is complemented by its sister gallery, White Cube Mason's Yard in St James's.
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The cutting-edge South London Gallery in Peckham is known for highlighting up-and-coming talent – the likes of Gilbert and George and Tracey Emin have been spotlighted here.
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Buckingham Palace is a royal residence in London, and the administrative headquarters of the monarch of the United Kingdom. Located in the City of Westminster, the palace is often at the centre of state occasions and royal hospitality.
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Big Ben is the nickname for the Great Bell of the Great Clock of Westminster, and, by extension, for the clock tower itself, which stands at the north end of the Palace of Westminster in London.
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The London Eye, or the Millennium Wheel, is a cantilevered observation wheel on the South Bank of the River Thames in London. It is Europe's tallest cantilevered observation wheel, and the most popular paid tourist attraction in the United Kingdom with over three million visitors annually.
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This is where suffragettes gave fiery speeches, where the Rolling Stones rocked out by the lake, where the UK’s first Pride march began and where Nelson Mandela took the stage. No wonder it’s nicknamed ‘The People’s Park’. Come on in and join the fun…
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The Championships, commonly known simply as Wimbledon, is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and is regarded by many as the most prestigious.
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London City Airport is an international airport in London, England, United Kingdom.It is located in the Royal Docks in the Borough of Newham, approximately 6 miles east of the City of London and 3 miles east of Canary Wharf.
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A luxury shopping destination for more than 160 years, you'll find exclusive collections, top-notch restaurants and outstanding customer service.
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Deconsecrated in 1974, St Mark’s on North Audley Street is now one of our cultural hubs of sustainable authentic food, offering two floors of worldwide cuisine, a rooftop terrace, wine cellar and community space.
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Chic multi-level food court with dozens of micro-restaurants & bars, plus a bookshop & event space.
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Waterloo is Britain’s largest station. Whether city commuters, holiday makers, Epsom race goers or armed forces, London Waterloo has always been a place for important arrivals and departures.
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Clapham Junction is a major railway station and transport in southwest Battersea, in the London Borough of Wandsworth.
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The station brings millions of tourists to attractions and interlinks with other transport links such as London Underground and Victoria Coach station.
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Brixton is a London Underground station in the London Borough of Lambeth, South London. The station is known to have the largest London Underground roundel on the network.
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Earl's Court tube station is a Grade II listed London Underground station, on the District and Piccadilly lines.
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Notting Hill Gate is a London Underground station with links to the Central, District and Circle line,
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High Street Kensington is a London Underground station with links to the Circle and District line.
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Westminster is a London Underground station served by the Circle, District and Jubilee lines.
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Bond Street is an interchange station in Mayfair, in the West End of London for London Underground and Elizabeth line services.
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Bank station, named after the Bank of England, opened in 1900 at Bank Junction and is served by the Central, Northern and Waterloo & City lines, and the DLR.
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The station is an interchange between three lines: Bakerloo, Central and Victoria.
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Piccadilly Circus Underground station is located underneath Piccadilly Circus, in London's West End.
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Hyde Park Corner is a London Underground station near Hyde Park, between Knightsbridge and Green Park, on the Piccadilly line.
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Liverpool Street Underground Station is on the Circle, Central, Hammersmith & City, Metropolitan Line, and the network rail.
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Baker Street underground station is one of the original stations of the Metropolitan Railway, the world's first underground railway, opened on 10 January 1863.