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BBC News
30-06-2025
- BBC News
A rare look inside Battersea Power Station's control room
Battersea Power Station, built in the 1930s, powered 20 percent of London, including Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament. It continued operation for decades but it was decommissioned between 1975 and 1983 and remained empty until 2014. Today, the station, which is one of the world's largest brick buildings. has been restored, creating a mix of retail, office, residential, and tourism spaces. This video is from The Travel Show, the BBC's flagship travel programme.
The Sun
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
I went to the new London riverside beach club that feels like you're in the south of France
AS the UK enjoys the prolonged hot weather, Battersea Power Station's new riverside beach club is just the spot to be. ArcadeX offers an escape away from the monotone colours of the city's skyscrapers. 5 5 Hovering above the River Thames on Battersea Power Station's Coaling Jetty, ArcadeX is the newest outdoor bar in town. And the destination transports you out of the city to the south of France, with vibrant decorations and an array of food offerings to suit all. From frozen margaritas to signature tequila serves, the entire cocktail list has been created by @the_cocktailguy on Instagram, who has over 130,000 followers. However, if you are more of a beer or wine fan - these drinks are available too. There are a few different food options as well, including a pizza vendor, bao vendor and taco vendor. All the prices are affordable, as they are small plates with a bao bun setting you back a few quid, and the same for the pizza. I opted for the classic pork bao bun for £3.50 and the Baonut - essentially a doughnut - for £4. Both were tasty, and enough to keep me going without feeling overly full. Other local gems like Borough 22 Doughnuts and Two Little Giraffes gelato will also be available at times throughout the summer. There is even live music and whilst I sat enjoying the sunshine, a saxophonist performed adding to the feeling that you really are in some exclusive summer club. As the summer goes on, the venue will also host entertainment with live screenings of music, cultural and sporting events such as Glastonbury, Wimbledon Tennis, Tour De France and the Women's Euros. Arguably, one of the best elements of ArcadeX are the gigantic daybeds - and to avoid missing out on them, you can book them prior to your visit. The daybeds are available for two to four guests, with a duration of two hours and visitors are required to meet a minimum spend of £20 per person through food and drink purchases. Just a stroll from the jetty is the Power Station itself, which towers into the sky. Inside there is a variety of shops, including a food hall. 5 You can also actually go up in one of the original chimneys, with an experience called Lift 109. At the top, the glass box emerges from out of the chimney like something out of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, to see amazing views of the city from a different angle. The riverside pop-up is open Wednesday to Sunday, 11am to 10pm for 12 weeks across this summer. In the mean time, here is a 'Capri-inspired' beach bar with real sand and Ibiza-style DJ sessions in a major UK city. Plus, here are the UK's best beach bars – with DJ sets, sunset views and signature cocktails. 5
Daily Mail
14-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
How to spend a weekend in Battersea, London
The experience The £1.5 billion renovation of Battersea Power Station has transformed this once-tired pocket of South London, and one of the four giant chimneys even houses an elevator that takes you up 109 metres – hence its name, Lift 109 (below). The experience starts with interactive displays detailing the history of the power station, before you enter the glass lift to experience a thrilling Charlie Bucket moment, shooting up towards the clouds (from £17, The culture fix In a handsome building that was once Battersea Town Hall you'll find a hub of dance, music and theatre. The Battersea Arts Centre has been open since 1974 but was nearly destroyed by fire a decade ago; the architecture cleverly marks this so you can see where the original bricks end and the new ones begin. Upcoming shows include singer-songwriter Tom Odell ( and if that's not enough, The Clapham Grand nearby has a brilliant line-up of live comedy ( The hotel Art'otel is the place to stay if you're visiting Battersea. Not only does it have wonderful views over the historic power station next door, but elements of that building's heritage were woven into the hotel's interior design by artist Jaime Hayon, whose works hang in the public areas and spacious bedrooms. Its crowning glory is the heated infinity pool, hot tub and bar on the rooftop, while 15th-floor Portuguese restaurant Joia is a worthy destination in itself (rooms from £259, The market A 6am start might not sound appealing, but early birds will be rewarded with the New Covent Garden Flower Market (it could be worse, the florists have to arrive at 4am). Tracing its roots back to the 17th century, the market is now in the newly revitalised Nine Elms district, where a huge warehouse is filled with flowers and plants from around the world. Breathe in the scents, listen to the market traders' banter and grab yourself a revitalising coffee from the Garden Café. The restaurant Ploussard, on St John's Road, serves Parisian-inspired small plates (below) from a menu that changes biweekly, overseen by chef Matt Harris. It's all buzzy ambience and reasonable prices – our £38 set-lunch menu included beef tempura, dry aged trout and courgette with black garlic croustade ( For a brunch fix, bustling Parker Café ( is the way to go, while Mahali Bakery's banana bread (£6, is worth queuing for. Both are near Battersea Park. The shop Back at the power station complex, The Battersea General Store initially looks like an upmarket convenience store but has been dubbed 'Britain's most expensive corner shop' for its staggering array of bougie produce. This includes 'the most insane wine selection', according to YOU's wine expert Charlotte Kristensen, featuring '£500+ bottles of wine alongside iconic labels, such as a Calvet Sancerre for £26.99.' The store made headlines for stocking a bottle of 1979 Petrus – priced £4,250.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
First-ever wine festival with tastings, food pairings and DJs set for south London
A new festival for wine lovers is coming to Battersea Power Station. The Wine Circuit will take place from June 6 to June 8, celebrating both British and international wines. The festival will feature a range of wine-themed activities, including tastings, food pairings, and panel discussions with industry experts. Visitors can also participate in The Wine Cup, a tasting experience where they can vote for the 'Best in Show' and 'Highly Commended' wines from independent wineries and wine shops. Power Station Park transforms into alfresco wine and food market (Image: An artisan market will offer wine-related gifts and gadgets. Battersea Power Station, home to over 150 shops, bars, restaurants, and leisure venues, will provide festival exclusives throughout the weekend. The event will kick off on the evening of June 6 with the Strictly Bangers wine tasting and music event, founded by Mark Gurney, co-owner and director at Bar Levan. Attendees will participate in blind tastings and a quiz, with prizes up for grabs. From the Ashes BBQ and Fallow among pop-ups serving exclusive pairings (Image: Dan Burns) There will also be live DJ sets with Mark Gurney and special guests. The wine list for the event has been curated by Bar Levan and will be supported by Paola Tich, The Beach Sommelier, and Natalia Ribbe, Ladies of Restaurants and Sete in Margate. A series of ticketed wine tasting sessions and panel discussions will be held by wine industry experts on June 7 and June 8. These will cover topics such as natural wine, British wine, sparkling wine trends, alcohol-free wine, and choosing the perfect pale rosé. Power Station Park will be transformed into an alfresco market with pop-ups from Vagabond Wines, Beare Green Winery, Oxney Organic Estate, Sandbridge Barton, Domaine des Jeanne, ETO, La Mad, Battersea Brewery, and Tillingham. Festival-goers can purchase a ticket to participate in The Wine Cup, where they can taste wines from around the world and vote for their favourites. Tickets cost £30 and include a branded tote bag and cup, as well as a tasting card. Exclusive wine and food pairings will be available from pop-ups such as From the Ashes BBQ, Masa Tacos, Made of Dough, and Tasca. The team behind Fallow will also be serving their famous fried chicken paired with frozen margaritas, wine, and beer towers. An artisan market will offer bottle stoppers, corkscrews, decanters, wine glasses, and other wine-related gifts. Many of the bars and restaurants at Battersea Power Station will join The Wine Circuit with their own wine-themed activities. Vagabond Wines will host a duo of wine and cheese tasting events on June 8, while Searcys Champagne Bar will have their Champagne Rolls Royce bar in Power Station Park. Kate Boothman-Meier, head of communications and marketing at Battersea Power Station Development Company, said: "Battersea Power Station has become one of London's most beloved food and drink destinations and we pride ourselves on our wide selection of bars, cafes and restaurants available across the riverside neighbourhood. "We're always keen to offer new and unique experiences to our visitors and we are excited to host our first-ever wine festival next month. "We look forward to welcoming visitors for a weekend full of fun, wine-themed activities suitable for wine aficionados and novices alike." Travelling to Battersea Power Station for The Wine Circuit is easy, with the Zone 1 Battersea Power Station Underground station bringing the riverside neighbourhood within 15 minutes of the West End and the City. Battersea Power Station also has its own Uber Boat by Thames Clippers pier and is a 15-minute journey from Embankment, 20 minutes from Blackfriars, 30 minutes from Putney, and 40 minutes from Canary Wharf. The riverside neighbourhood is easily accessible by bus, bike, car, and train too.
The Guardian
24-05-2025
- General
- The Guardian
Young country diary: Peregrine v pigeon? There's only one winner
I was walking home from school when a group of pigeons scattered from their perch atop a nearby building. Then, out of the sky, dropping like a piece of shrapnel, was the source of the commotion. As the peregrine falcon levelled out of its stoop, it careered into one of the birds, the pair plummeting out of sight, the pigeon inevitably dead from the sheer force of the impact. The last remnant of the skirmish was a handful of small grey feathers that gently drifted to the ground where they lay, a testament to the hunting prowess of the falcon. The incident reminded me of one several months earlier. I had heard a crash from our balcony, and, looking out, I saw a juvenile peregrine falcon, which had maybe overshot while attempting to land and was now trapped there. It quickly righted itself and ruffled its wings, disgruntled and distressed. I watched as it managed to extricate itself, and wing its way back to Canary Wharf. I wondered if it was the same one, once clumsy, now grown up and a formidable hunter. In recent years, falcons have lived in many London landmarks such as the Tate Modern, Battersea Power Station and, most notably, the Houses of Parliament. It is amazing how their population had managed to recover from the 1950s when they were almost destroyed by a toxic agricultural pesticide called DDT. Now, the modern edifices of the London skyline serve as the cliffs that they call home. Olivier, 14 Read today's other YCD piece, by Oonagh, 11: 'The night I clicked with the bats' Young Country Diary is published every fourth Saturday of the month. The submission form is now closed, but keep the link handy, it will reopen on Monday 2 June for summer articles
