WHAT SHOULD I EXPECT?
This is your chance to step inside Battersea Power Station and experience its rich history and architecture before making a thrilling ascent 109 metres to the top of the north-west chimney where you will take in stunning 360-degree views.
Your Chimney Lift journey begins in the Power Station’s magnificent Art Deco Turbine Hall A where you step back in time as you walk-through a recreation of architect Sir Giles Gilbert Scott’s office, explore an illustrated wall that brings the construction of Battersea Power Station to life with touchpoints activating sound and movement, and at a hands-on working model of the working Power Station bring coal from the River Thames to generate power. Quiz lovers of all ages can also test their knowledge as they battle it out to get the highest score at a touchscreen quiz table.
THE SWITCH ROOM
A dramatic countdown signals the next chapter of the experience as you step inside The Switch Room to experience a 360-degree film telling the story of Battersea Power Station through the decades, from its history as a working power station to its closure in the 1980s. Then find out what it may have become and celebrate its rebirth as a vibrant new neighbourhood.
JOURNEY UP
An express lift transports you to the base of the north-west chimney from where you’ll board The Chimney Lift. Continuing onwards and upwards, constellations of light guide your way as the lift makes its exhilarating ascent to the viewing platform 109 metres above ground.
Soak in the sights, the world-famous landmarks that make up London’s stunning skyline and enjoy a unique bird’s eye view of the Power Station itself.
