Battersea Power Station
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Battersea Power Station is a restored 1930s coal power station on the Thames in Battersea, south-west London, now home to shops, restaurants, a cinema and riverside walks. Battersea Power Station Tube station on the Northern line is right outside, about 15 minutes from central London. It is free to walk around, and suits shoppers, architecture fans and evening plans.
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The river
Chosen by 1 visitors“Arrive along the river for the skyline views.” —
The chimneys
Chosen by 1 visitors“See the chimneys from the reflection pool.” —
Turbine Hall
Chosen by 1 visitors“It's huge, so look up for the old cranes.” —
The shops
Chosen by 1 visitors“Shop your way round every level with a coffee at Grind.” —
Evening
Chosen by 1 visitors“Finish with a drink at Control Room or a film at the cinema.” —
Checked facts
- The power station was designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott and its first half began generating in the 1930s. Source: Wikipedia: Battersea Power Station
- The restored power station opened to the public in October 2022. Source: Battersea Power Station: About
- Battersea Power Station Tube station opened in 2021 on the Northern line extension. Source: TfL: Northern line extension
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