Battersea's ongoing gentrification has contributed to increased safety in the area. The development of new residential and commercial properties, improved public spaces, and enhanced community services have all played a part in this. Battersea's northern limit is thus the Tideway, the Thames below Teddington. Battersea's riverside is just over 3 miles (4.8km) long. Immediately to the west is Wandsworth Town. To the north-east are Vauxhall and then Lambeth, including Waterloo. I am Donna-Kay a London-based travel blogger and founder of Hues of Delahaye. A blog focusing on fabulous European city breaks for busy professionals, and helpful London/UK travel tips. That’ll have you exploring like a local. Are you looking for your next date spot with Italian food and a view? Fiume is right on the River Thames and has amazing views of the city. Battersea Dogs and Cats Home, formerly Battersea Dogs Home and prior to that the Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs, established in Holloway in 1860 and moved to Battersea in 1871. It is the United Kingdom's most famous refuge for stray dogs. Also the main location for ITV 1's Paul O'Grady: For the Love of Dogs [14]

The scope of governance throughout this period was relatively slight. Lords of the manor were responsible for church appointments and maintenance of the fabric of the church; for drainage, and for the direction of the duties of the manor's tenants. From time to time work was done under manorial direction on the Thames foreshore; and a Spencer was responsible for the construction of first local bridge across the Thames, Battersea Bridge from 1771 to 1772. And albeit Battersea saw some slow change over the first seven centuries of the second millennium, it was not until a later period that an imperative for greater local government arose. [13]If you’re looking to fill your day with something a bit more theatrical, Battersea Arts Centre is paving the way for creative spaces across the city. Located in the former Battersea Town Hall, this beautiful building is home to a diverse community of artists and creators. From live music and theatre to stand-up comedy and workshops, Battersea Arts Centre is bursting at the seams with events that aim to entertain, inspire, and spark positive change. Battersea Arcade Food Hallopened in summer 2023 and has a fantastic food hall in the heart of the restored Battersea Power Station with a couple of bars, 3 restaurants offering 13 different cuisines, and a private dining room. Then, settle down by eating at the many amazing restaurants offering bottomless brunch or try Gordon Ramsey’s bottomless pizza restaurant. Cap off the day by enjoying a movie at the Cinema in the Arches. Cinema in the Arches Battersea Park, a 200-acre green space laid out by Sir James Pennethorne between 1846 and 1864 and opened in 1858, and home to a zoo and the London Peace Pagoda. As of 2011 [update], Battersea had a population of 73,345. [18] The district was 52.2% of White British origin, [19] as against an average for Wandsworth of 53.3%.

Get your heart pumping and your feet moving at Boom Cycle— a high energy spin studio. There are also a few other ways to get the body moving, like playing over 50 VR games at DNA VR or crazy golf at Birdies bar. The newest table tennis and ping pong bar in London, Bounce Battersea recently opened in August 2023 and is billed as “…London’s home of ping pong”. The Battersea boot sale happens every Sunday from 13:30 – 17:00, and the perfect stop after food-stall hopping. No, this market isn’t the kind of boot sale that sells Wellies and Chelsea boots. This is one of the original car boot markets where you find real treasures.

The largest railway station in Battersea is Clapham Junction, to the southwest of the district. The station is a busy interchange, and it serves destinations across London, the South, and South West England. Train operators from Clapham Junction include: Today, Battersea is a buzzing neighbourhood with a thriving art and culinary scene. It is also home to one of the best parks in London and has more than enough things to do and keep you busy.

By 1983 Battersea ceased to make power and was shut before being bought by Battersea Leisure, and then by Parkview in 1993. In 2007 Battersea Power Station was upgraded to Grade II* status – less than 6% of buildings hold this and it indicates a more than special interest. The Fox & Hounds, 66 Latchmere Road, Battersea, London SW11 2JU, +44 20 7924 5483, thefoxandhoundspub.co.ukThe market sells everything from ice to flowers. Items are locally sourced to ensure you get the freshest fruits and veg. The food traders at this market offer a range of delicacies from all over the world. A popular stall is Chimney Cake House which serves Romanian sweet and savoury pastries. Besides these, there are also a few fresh produce stalls from local growers and farmers to buy from. New Covent Garden Wholesale Market 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. Even as recently as August 2023, a brand new stunning looking food court, Arcade Food Hall has opened at Battersea Power Station – more on this later).

Open every Sunday from 8am to 2pm (arrive in style via the brand new Battersea Power Station tube line extension), the Nine Elms Sunday Market takes over the new Covent Garden Fruit and veg market (not to be confused with the Covent Garden in central London). Battersea is mentioned in the few surviving Anglo-Saxon geographical accounts as Old English: Badrices īeg, lit.'Badric's Island' and later Old English: Patrisey. As with many former parishes beside tidal flood plains the lowest land was reclaimed for agriculture by draining marshland and building culverts for streams. Alongside this was the Heathwall tide mill in the north-east with a very long mill pond regularly draining and filling to the south. The period of Spencer ownership of the manor saw important land ownership changes introduced to the area. The family had many estates, such as at Althorp in Northamptonshire and Wiseton in Nottinghamshire. Locally, their interests were concentrated on Wimbledon. During their tenure, large tracts of land were sold, notably around 1761, and from 1835 to 1838, leading to the development of a plurality of smaller estates, which had implications for the later development of the area. [13] 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). With all the new infrastructure and developments, there are so many new things to do in Battersea and around the Battersea Power Station.It is quite easy to spend a day eating and drinking your way around the complex here.We are so traumatised by our experience and recommend that you do not use this service if you love your pet and want the best for him/her. 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. For those who adore everything London, Battersea Power Station is well worth a visit. Steeped in history, and with an art deco exterior that just calls to be photographed in all weather, it’s not to be missed! Still retaining its original exterior, the station is surrounded by modern design and art. This work in progress is expected to be completed over the next couple of years if everything goes according to their masterplan. Even though it’s not yet complete, there’s a lot to see, do, and taste so far. Benefitting from the lush green setting and surrounding by tall trees (plus all the aerial apparatus from nearby Go Ape adventures), Battersea Putt in the Park is a fun Battersea day out.