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With over 400 stalls selling clothes, sports gear, electrical goods, and books, there’s bound to be something that catches your eye. There are also a few one-of-a-kind handmade items like jewellery and dream catchers. However, the best handmade item will always be the food. Battersea is found in the London Borough of Wandsworth, in South West London. Only a short distance away from the city centre, its largest train station is Clapham Junction station which offers direct trains to Waterloo and London Victoria, but it is also served by the overground at Battersea Park station.

Controversially, the Sky Pool at Embassay Gardens is only open to those residents who fully own or fully rent their flats meaning many neighbouring apartments are effectively priced out of using them (and apparently it costs a sh*t tonne in heating costs). This microbrewery and taproom is open every day from 10:00 until late. This means you have no excuse not to grab a freshly poured pint if you’re in the area. a b c d e f Saint, Andrew, ed. (2013). "1" (PDF). Survey of London - Battersea: Public, Commercial and Cultural. Yale University Press. pp.1–51. ISBN 9780300196160. Archived (PDF) from the original on 26 April 2019. In addition, there is a garden outside where you can spend warm evenings. The garden is equally as quirky; with fairy lights and a painted car as the centrepiece. As the nights get colder, you can relax in a tent full of colourful couches and tables. Of course, the classic Battersea isn’t going anywhere. Legendary Northcote Road is known as Nappy Valley — a magnet for well-heeled families with four-wheel drive pushchairs. Come rain or shine you’ll find high-end boutiques, buzzing brunch spots and the occasional dog in a handbag. Mooch around the Antiques Market, a treasure trove of art, furniture and bric-a-brac, then put your feet up at The Draft House over a craft beer and a burger. What’s not to like?

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Meaning ‘Jewel’ in Portuguese, this is an Iberian inspired rooftop bar and restaurant from Portuguese chef Henrique Sá Pessoa, who has previously won two Michelin-stars. While it is still in the works, what is already open seems promising. There are a few activities to keep you busy as well as many bars, pubs, and restaurants. Whether you go to the big parks for entertainment or hop around the neighbourhood, one thing is for sure. London’s Battersea, while already trendy, is an up and coming area that you should definitely keep our eye on in the upcoming months and years.

If you know where to look, you’ll also find a few antiques and high-end vintage threads at some of these stalls. Battersea Boot As well as 12 ping pong tables, there are also 2 beer pong tables and two shuffleboards. Beer pong table The Battersea Arts Centre (BAC) has gone through many stages since its existence in the late 1800s. Even after a devastating fire in the Grand Hall in 2015, it still managed to rise from the ashes and reopen to its full capacity a few years later.

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The Pear Tree Cafe is on the bank of Battersea Park’s lake and is open from morning to late. They serve all-day brunch and lunch until 15:00, using fresh ingredients, often with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free alternatives available. For a souvenir that doesn’t need watering, stop by their quaint card shop. Battersea Park Children’s Zoo Find sources: "Battersea"– news · newspapers · books · scholar · JSTOR ( September 2020) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message) Not so much an attraction or Battersea thing to do but Battersea is synonymous with its charitable enterprise the Battersea Dogs and Cats home, which has being rescuing and rehoming abandoned pets in various forms since the 1860s

The first station to carry the name "Battersea Park" was opened by the London, Brighton and South Coast Railway (LB&SCR) as "Battersea" on 1 October 1860 and was located at the southern end of what is now Grosvenor Bridge. It closed on 1 November 1870. [22] [23] The LB&SCR opened another station on a high-level line on 1 May 1867 called Battersea Park. [24] Another station existed closed to the current station called Battersea Park Road railway station by the London, Chatham and Dover Railway in 1867 and closed in 1916. Battersea is served by three National Rail stations: Battersea Park, Clapham Junction, and Queenstown Road (Battersea). All three stations are in London Travelcard Zone 2. Name of Asda store rekindles the 'Clapham or Battersea' row – London Evening Standard. Standard.co.uk (29 October 2010). Retrieved on 24 August 2013. Battersea Power Station, an iconic edifice designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott, built between 1929 and 1939 (featured, with flying pig, on the sleeve art of Pink Floyd's album Animals). Since 2021, the power station's disused shell has housed a mass entertainments and commercial complex, with dedicated transport links provided by Battersea Power Station tube station, which terminates an extension of the Northern line from Kennington via Nine Elms tube station. [20]The cost of living in Battersea, like the rest of London, is high compared to many other parts of the UK. Residents should expect to pay premium prices for groceries, dining, transportation, and leisure activities. While there are some budget-friendly shopping and dining options, the trend in Battersea is towards more upscale establishments. The urban garden is a plant wonderland and sells everything from budding blooms to compost. It’s the perfect place to be if you’re a plant lover and is especially beautiful because it is surrounded by colourful flowers if you’re spending spring in London.