Accessibility

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs

General

A historic power station in London, now redeveloped into a shopping, dining, entertainment, and residential complex.

In Battersea of course, south of the River Thames next to Chelsea Bridge.

Find out here to get to Battersea Power Station here.

Opening hours vary depending on the shops or experience, but in general they are open from 10am to 8pm Monday – Saturday

Yes, the public areas are free to access. However, some attractions like The Chimney Lift or cinema screenings require tickets.

Yes! The main Power Station building is fully enclosed, making it a great place to visit in all weather conditions. Whether it’s raining, windy, or cold outside, you can shop, dine, and explore comfortably indoors.

Or in the British Summer, Power Station Park has deck chairs for you to enjoy the sunshine as well as the cooling jetty!

Yes, the safety and security of our visitors, residents, and staff are a top priority. You can find out more about our safety and security measures here.

Yes, they are on site to support everyone. Located at both the North Entrance (coming into The Power Station from Power Station Park) and the South Entrance (as you head into The Power Station from Malaysia Square. Or contact them on guestservices@bpsms.co.uk

Access & Transport

BOAT – Uber Boat by Thames Clipper.

BIKE – via the cycle paths with bike hubs and bike stands across the estate as well as stands for Lime and Santander Cycles.

BUS – the number 44, 137 or 211.

WALK along the river.

TRAIN – Battersea Park Train Station is a short 10 minute walk.

TUBE – the northern line comes directly to Battersea Power Station tube station.

Yes! Our car parks are accessible via Pump House Lane, SW11 8BJ and Circus Road West, SW11 8EZ. Both car parks include EV charging bays in both carparks for use seven days a week.

Yes, throughout The Power Station we have accessible toilets and family friendly toilets – have a look at our map to find your closest toilet.

Yes, these are located throughout The Power Station and require a RADAR key for entry. If you do not have a RADAR key, our guest services team can provide access.

YES! We are dog friendly throughout Battersea Power Station including most of our shops and some restaurants – find out which restaurants to take your pooch to here.

Shopping, Dining & Entertainment

Battersea Power Station features a mix of over 150 shops including high-street fashion brands, lifestyle shops, and specialty stores. You can find a list of all the shops here.

The shopping experience blends well with the historic industrial setting, making it a stylish and diverse destination for visitors.

You can find a list of all restaurants here.

Whether you’re in the mood for casual bites, international flavours, or fine dining, Battersea Power Station’s culinary scene has something to satisfy every palate.

The Chimney Lift at Battersea Power Station is a unique visitor attraction that takes you up one of the iconic chimneys of the historic power station.

It’s a glass lift that offers panoramic views over London from the top, giving you a stunning, elevated perspective of the city skyline and the Thames.

This experience combines a bit of history, architecture, and spectacular sightseeing all in one, perfect for visitors wanting something memorable beyond just walking around.
Book tickets here.

History & Tours

Yes! These can be booked here.

Approximately 75 minutes, learning about the Power Station’s role in supplying power to landmarks across London plus access to Control Room A.

From the 1930s to 1980s, Battersea Power Station was a working Power Station.

At its peak, it was producing 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.

For a timeline of Battersea Power Station – find out more here. 

The Power Station itself reopened on the 14th October 2022.

Residents & Workplace

Yes, Battersea Power Station has a great community of residents – you can find out more here.

There is no better place to work than with everything on your doorstep at Battersea Power Station, you can find out more about leasing offices here. 

Yes, art’otel is located within Battesea Roof Gardens.

Events

Yes, we have a great range of events throughout the year! Sign up to our newsletter to stay up to date with the latest news and events which can all be found here.

Yes, there are plenty of unique opportunities and spaces at Battersea Power Station to hire for events! Find out more here.

Miscellaneous

Yes, once you are on site you can login to our estate Wi-Fi.

Yes, our guest services are always on site to help. They can be contacted at guestservices@bpsms.co.uk

Yes, a map of Battersea Power Station can be found here.

Reach out to our guest services team: guestservices@bpsms.co.uk who will be able to assist

No we do not have luggage storage.