NLA Walking Tour – Nine Elms and Battersea Power Station

Discover the iconic Battersea Power Station and the transformation of the surrounding area. The conservation and development of this internationally renowned landmark sees the 42 acre former industrial brownfield site become a community of homes, shops, cafes and over 19 acres of public space and was crowned winner of the New London Awards 2023.

The walk begins at Nine Elms and takes in Embassy Gardens with its famous sky pool, the worlds first aerial swimming pool, then heads to the US Embassy a cubed fortress of security and sustainability. Taking in several mixed use and residential developments connected by a linear park by Gort Scott, Allies and Morrison, Morris + Company and Rogers Stick Harbour + Partners the walk heads past Prospect Place Playground, inspired by the power stations iconic chimneys and brickwork patterns. Explore the newly developed public realm and riverside walks around the power station, and WilkinsonEyre’s restoration and repurposing of the iconic Grade II* listed building.

All our walks are led by experienced Blue Badge Guides

Start: Nine Elms Station (outside tube station)

End: Battersea Power Station

Duration: 2 hours approx.

Host or Publisher New London Architecture