Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre space. Firstly, there's lots of water - a lake for boating, ponds for admiring the wildlife, and the Thames along one side for general gazing purposes. Then there's art - the Pump House Gallery has regular exhibitions and there are many sculptures dotted around the park itself. Next comes sport with the Millennium Arena, all-weather pitches, tennis courts and a place to hire bicycles there's no excuse to be lazy. Children get a great deal with their own adventure playground and zoo, while a majestic Peace Pagoda bestows an air of calm and tranquility to the typically action-packed surroundings. Wildlife thrives here with birds, animals and plants happily cohabiting within the grounds.
Best for: Riverside views, zoos, pagodas, fireworks and boats.
Pines and Needles
Maida Vale, Battersea Park, Ealing and Bluewater Shopping Centre
21st November to 24th December 2009
A rose-nosed reindeer walks into a bar and the elf... More
Saturday 7th November 2009
Fireworks, funfairs and food stalls
Across the whole of London fireworks will be set off on Saturday 7th November from Alexandra Palace in the north to... More
Tennis
Regent's Park, Waterlow Park and Battersea Park
With all the Wimbledon mania in June and early July, lots of Londoners take to the courts to serve up... More
Battersea Park
Battersea, SW11 4NJ
200-acre riverside park opposite Chelsea.
Situated on the south side of the Thames, facing Chelsea, Battersea Park caters for everyone within its 200-acre... More
The Affordable Art Fair
The Marquee, SW11 4NJ
12th March 2009 - 15th March 2009
The Affordable Art Fair is a well-loved institution in Battersea Park,... More
The concrete promenade along the South Bank greatly benefits from this large patch of green grass for striders, strollers and sightseers to relax on. ...More
Potters Fields Park occupies a prime spot between City Hall (from where the Mayor runs London) and Tower Bridge. The pedestrianised, grassy area on the ...More
During July and August you can rent boats to row or pedal around the Lake. Weather permitting, the boats continue operating into late September at ...More
Riverside rooms at this modern luxury hotel overlook the River Thames with the Houses of Parliament, Big Ben and the London Eye visible. All apartments ... More
Shake It: An Instant History of the Polaroid is a timely exploration of the cultural significance and the diversity of the much-loved instantly recognisable instant ...More
The historic botanical Chelsea Physic Garden opens its gates for a charming walk through nature and a chance to pick up some Christmas gifts. Laid ...More
Battersea Park Children's Zoo is home to a host of glorious creatures. There are farmyard animals, flamingos, otters and monkeys, as well as peacocks which ... More
Built in 1861, the Pumphouse Gallery was originally a Victorian water tower supplying water to the lakes and cascades in Battersea Park. Following renovation, the ... More
Amore Mio is a superb family-run café serving delicious pasta and Italian staples in a friendly, boisterous setting. There's a TV in one corner and ...More
The Royal College of Art is one of London's most prestigious art colleges and the world's only wholly postgraduate university of art and design. It ... More
The Marquee at Battersea Park, set up each winter within the park's Events Area, is a popular space for corporate events, trade fairs and exhibitions. ...More
Formally known as 'Battersea Park Events Arena', this venue for hire occupies a 15,000 square metre hard-standing area within leafy Battersea Park. Playing host to ...More
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