Opening hours change over the festive period. Check our opening hours before you visit.
There’s ‘snow’ place like Battersea Power Station at Christmas time!
Step into a grotto experience like no other: an immersive adventure that takes your family on a journey, placing you at the heart of the festive action.
This year, there are more names on the Nice List than ever before: Santa is running behind schedule, and the elves need all the help they can get!
London’s ONLY Riverside Ice Rink! Take your Christmas skate to a whole new level with the iconic backdrop of The Power Station on one side, and a view of the Thames on the other!
Keep the festive spirit going with The Glass House – open to skaters and non skaters, where you can enjoy a winter warmer, from hot chocolate to a drink with mates.
22nd November
Don’t miss Santa & his elves make the jaw-dropping abseil down The Power Station in Malaysia Square. From 11:30am on the 22nd November, the Elves will be having a dance party in Malaysia Square before Santa starts his abseil!
Christmas shopping made easy at Battersea Power Station, with a perfect array of fashion, beauty and gift shops for everyone Battersea Power Station is London’s ultimate festive destination and the perfect place for a spot of Christmas shopping to make the most of all the seasonal offers.
Experience the magic of Christmas at Malaysia Square at Battersea Power Station, where our festive food huts return from the 5th November to serve up seasonal treats. Stay tuned to find out more!
Plus, with plenty of different eateries serving up fabulous festive menus, you’re in for a treat this holiday season.
Our bars and restaurants are ready with mouth-watering Christmas specials, so we guarantee the turkey won’t be the only thing that’s stuffed!
Our Winter Warmers pop-up huts are in Malaysia Square until the 3rd January!
Chimney Cakes – a nod to our famous chimneys—are freshly baked and topped just the way you like, from cinnamon sugar to festive sprinkles, with a drizzle of Nutella, Biscoff, or pistachio for extra indulgence.
For something heartier, try one of our Roast & Toast giant Yorkshire Puddings like our special beef brisket wrap loaded with stuffing, potatoes, veg and gravy or for our vegi lovers the cauliflower cheese wrap.
Don’t miss the return of The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station, 360 degree views of the festive lights across the capital from the North West chimney. With all new interactive experiences, The Chimney Lift is a must do this Christmas.
Looking for a festive day out for the family? From gliding along the riverside skate trail at Glide to discovering ancient treasures at Ramses and the Pharaoh’s Gold, there’s something to spark every imagination. Catch the latest blockbuster at The Cinema in The Power Station, meet your favourite characters at the Wallace & Gromit and Friends store, then browse The Transformers and LEGO stores. You have adventures for every age!
Opening hours change over the festive period. Check our opening hours before you visit.
The festive season at Battersea Power Station begins in early November, with Glide opening on Friday 6 November 2026. Look out for a towering Christmas tree in Malaysia Square, supersized baubles along the riverside and twinkling decorations inside Turbine Hall A and B. The lights stay up until early January, so there’s plenty of time to see them. Find everything on our Christmas page.
Every Christmas, Battersea Power Station is transformed with a towering tree in Malaysia Square, supersized baubles along the riverside and twinkling decorations inside Turbine Hall A and B. In recent years the famous chimneys have also lit up with festive artwork after dark. Keep an eye on our Christmas page for this year’s festive reveal.
Yes, plenty of the festive fun is free. Take in the Christmas lights along the riverside. When you’re ready for more, add a ticketed experience like Glide or the Chimney Lift.
The Glass House sits right beside the trail and serves hot drinks, so skaters and spectators can warm up without missing the action. See the Glide page for details.
Yes, it’s an easy pick for curious minds over the school break. The exhibition closes on 1 January 2027, so the Christmas holidays are the last chance to see it.
Yes. The building and riverside are step-free, with lifts between floors. Battersea Power Station Underground station on the Northern line is fully step-free, which makes it an easy trip with little ones. Find out more on our accessibility page.