Lift 109 Chimney Viewing Platform Tickets Battersea London

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Meeting pointThe Lift 109 entrance at Battersea Power Station, London SW11

Lift 109 Chimney Viewing Platform Tickets Battersea London

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Overview

Lift 109 takes you up inside one of Battersea Power Station's four iconic chimneys to a viewing platform 109 metres above London. Before you ascend, an interactive exhibition in the Art Deco Turbine Hall A explains how the power station was built, closed and reborn. The glass lift then rises through the chimney to a 360-degree view over the Thames and the skyline. The visit lasts about one hour at a timed entry, and suits couples, families, photographers and anyone looking for a different London viewpoint.

Highlights

Timed entry to Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station, about one hour in total
Ride The Chimney Lift 109 metres up inside a real power station chimney
360-degree views of the Thames, Westminster, the City and Canary Wharf
An interactive exhibition in the Art Deco Turbine Hall A
Infinity Room where light particles respond to your movements
Battersea Power Station's history from coal-fired giant to modern landmark
Easy to reach by Tube or river bus

Full Description

Battersea Power Station, a London landmark

Battersea Power Station is one of London's most recognisable buildings, a vast brick landmark on the south bank of the Thames designed by Sir Giles Gilbert Scott. It was built in two stages between the 1930s and the 1950s and produced electricity for London until 1983, before spending decades as a derelict giant.

It became an icon of popular culture, appearing on the cover of a famous 1977 album by Pink Floyd, and reopened after a major redevelopment as a place to shop, eat, work and explore. Lift 109 tickets give you access to the part of the building that lets you see it from the inside and above.

Turbine Hall A and the exhibition

The visit begins in Turbine Hall A, a soaring Art Deco space with polished details and original features. Records, film and displays tell the story of the power station, from the coal that fed its boilers to the campaign that saved it from demolition.

In the centre, a lighting installation glows as visitors interact with a large multiplayer touchscreen to collectively generate energy. In the Infinity Room, particles of light swirl and respond to your movements, making a dramatic countdown before you enter the chimney lift.

The Chimney Lift and the 109-metre viewing platform

An express lift takes you to the base of the north-west chimney, where you board the glass-fronted Chimney Lift. Lights ascend around you as it rises to the viewing platform 109 metres above ground, which is where the experience gets its name.

From the top you see the Thames winding below, with Westminster, the London Eye, the Shard, St Paul's and the towers of Canary Wharf in view on a clear day. You also look down onto the power station's roof and the surrounding developments. For the best Lift 109 views, choose a clear day and, if you can, a late afternoon slot.

Timing, bags, steps and getting there

Tickets are timed, so arrive at your chosen slot on the day. Pack light: there is no cloakroom, and only a handbag or small rucksack about A4 size is allowed. Large bags, luggage, bikes and scooters cannot be brought in, and pushchairs stay in the gallery, not the lift.

The experience includes 39 steps, so if you need a step-free route, contact us before booking to reserve the wheelchair lift. To reach Battersea Power Station, use the Northern line station of the same name, a river bus to the pier, or walk from Battersea Park.

Itinerary

Arrive at your time slotArrive at the Power Station for your chosen slot with your e-ticket ready.
Turbine Hall A exhibitionExplore the Art Deco hall and the interactive displays about the building's story; about 20 minutes.
Infinity RoomEnter the immersive room where light particles respond to your touch; about 5 minutes.
The Chimney LiftRide the glass lift up inside the chimney to the viewing platform; about 5 minutes.
Viewing platformEnjoy 360-degree views of London and take photographs; about 20 minutes.

What's included

Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station entry ticket
Ride in the Chimney Lift to the viewing platform
Timed entry slot of your choice

Not included

Food and drink
Transport
Wheelchair lift reservation (must be booked separately)

Is this right for you?

Great for

Families with children — a child price for ages 0–15
A short visit — about 1 hour

Not suitable for

Visitors with a fear of heights or enclosed lifts
Guests who need to bring luggage, large bags, bikes or scooters
Visitors travelling with a pushchair who cannot leave it in the gallery

Meeting point

There is no pickup. Go to Battersea Power Station for the Lift 109 entrance at your timed slot, with your e-ticket on your phone. The nearest Tube station is Battersea Power Station on the Northern line, and river buses stop at the nearby pier.

Important information

Arrive at the selected time slot on the day you booked; your e-ticket is valid only for that slot.
There is no cloakroom: bring only a handbag or small rucksack about A4 size.
Luggage, large bags, bikes, scooters and pushchairs are not allowed in the lift.
There are 39 steps during the experience; a wheelchair lift can be reserved on the hour and half hour.
Children aged 15 and under must be with an adult; very young infants may enter free under the venue's rules.
Wear comfortable shoes and a warm layer, as it can be windy at the top.
Check the booking terms shown on this page for changes and refunds before you pay.

Good to know

Frequently Asked Questions

Straight answers to what travellers ask us most, before they book.

How much does the Lift 109 ticket cost?

The price depends on the visitor category and date. The booking panel on this page shows the current price for each option, adult and child, before you pay.

What does the ticket include?

Your standard entry ticket includes access to the exhibition in Turbine Hall A and The Chimney Lift to the 109-metre viewing platform. Food, drinks and transport are not included.

Is hotel pickup included?

No. It is an entry ticket, so you make your own way to Battersea Power Station by Tube, river bus or on foot.

How long does Lift 109 take?

The whole experience lasts about one hour.

Is Lift 109 suitable for children?

Yes, children usually enjoy the interactive exhibits and the glass lift. Children aged 15 and under must be accompanied by an adult.

What should I wear or bring?

Comfortable shoes and a warm layer for the viewing platform. Bring only a small bag, as there is no cloakroom.

Can I book for today or tomorrow?

Yes, if the time slot shows as available in the booking panel. Sunset and weekend slots sell out first.

What is the difference between the options?

This page offers one option, the standard entry ticket, so you choose your date, time slot and number of travellers.

Is Lift 109 accessible for wheelchair users?

There are 39 steps in the standard route, but a wheelchair lift can be reserved for a step-free visit on the hour and half hour. Contact us before booking.

How do I get to Battersea Power Station?

Take the Northern line to Battersea Power Station station, a river bus to the pier, or walk from Battersea Park.