Battersea: The Ultimate Guide
Entertainment & Activities
Archlight Cinema
A bespoke cinema in the arches at Battersea Power Station. Its perfectly sound-proofed design means you can immerse yourself in the latest blockbuster while the London Overground trains pass above you. You can also get fine wine, craft beer and homemade treats in the Sweet Shop!
22 Arches Lane, Circus West Village, SW11 8AB
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Theatre 503
A 63-seat theatre which stages the work of more first-time writers than any other in the country. This is a great place to see the work of London’s best up-and-coming playwrights, and there’s even a pub downstairs for your pre-show meal.
503 Battersea Park Road, SW11 3BW
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Battersea Dogs & Cats Home
Perhaps one of the most famous animal rescue centres. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home was established in 1860, and has been at its current site in Battersea since 1871. They care for over 7,000 cats and dogs each year, and are determined to help every dog and cat that arrives at their gates. You can visit the Home for a small admission fee (currently £2 for adults), and who knows, you might even fall in love!
4 Battersea Park Road, SW8 4AA
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Battersea Park
Battersea Park is a Victorian park, featuring a boating lake, children’s zoo, all-weather outdoor sports facilities, and the Pump House Gallery housed in a Grade I listed Victorian tower. It’s also home to the beautiful Peace Pagoda, looked after daily by a Buddhist monk. A lovely place to go for a walk through the park or along the Thames.
Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
Go Ape Battersea Park
Go Ape’s most central high-ropes experience in London is also its tallest – twice the height of most Go Ape locations! Swing, climb and zipwire your way through the treetops of Battersea Park, and enjoy the unique view.
Battersea Park, SW11 4NJ
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