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.