Things to do in Battersea London

Battersea was a civil parish and metropolitan borough in the County of London, England. In 1965, the borough was abolished and its area combined with parts of the Metropolitan Borough of Wandsworth to form the London Borough of Wandsworth.

www.battersea.org.uk. Battersea Dogs & Cats Home (previously Battersea Dogs Home) is an animal shelter that rescues cats and dogs in need of help and nurtures them until an owner or a new home can be found. It was established in Holloway, London in 1860 and moved to Battersea in 1871.

List of postcode districtsPostcode districtPost townLocal authority areaSW11LONDONLambeth, WandsworthSW12LONDONLambeth, WandsworthSW13LONDONRichmond upon Thames, HounslowSW14LONDONRichmond upon Thames, Hounslow23 more rows

The most famous feature of this upmarket residential area is large Battersea Park, containing a children’s zoo and the contemporary Pump House Gallery. Sports facilities and a boating lake are additional draws. Battersea Arts Centre is on Lavender Hill, as are independent shops and restaurants. Battersea Park Rise and Northcote Road offer trendy pubs and chain dining. Busy Clapham Junction train station is close by.


Battersea

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Battersea, London SW11 2NY, UK

Battersea

Upscale homes & large Battersea Park

The most famous feature of this upmarket residential area is large Battersea Park, containing a children’s zoo and the contemporary Pump House Gallery. Sports facilities and a boating lake are


Battersea Park

Riverside park with woods & kid's zoo

Large parkland with woods, boating lake, peace pagoda, adventure playground and children's zoo.


Battersea Park Children's Zoo

Small mammals, birds & reptiles

Home to smaller animals including otters, capuchins and chinchillas, with an interactive play area.


Chelsea Bridge

River

Chelsea Bridge is a bridge over the River Thames in west London, connecting Chelsea on the north bank to Battersea on the south bank. There have been two Chelsea Bridges, on the site of what


Clapham Common

Park with the oldest bandstand in London

Large expanse of parkland with 3 ponds, and the oldest and largest bandstand in Greater London.