Dedicated to the work of the anonymous street artist who has become one of the most talked-about figures in contemporary art, this immersive exhibition gathers reproductions, prints, installations and audiovisual displays to trace the career and themes of Banksy. The mysterious artist, whose true identity remains a closely guarded secret, rose from the graffiti scene to international fame through stencilled images that combine sharp wit with biting commentary on war, consumerism, surveillance an.....

Two hundred acres of riverside green space reclaimed from marshland on the south bank of the Thames, this Victorian park opened to the public in 1858 after a decade of earth-moving and planting directed by designer James Pennethorne. The site had previously been the Battersea Fields, a swampy common associated with duelling, market gardening, and the Red House tavern, whose rowdy reputation eventually prompted Parliament to authorise its transformation into a public park. A boating lake, subtro.....

A Grade II-listed former coal-fired power station on the south bank of the Thames, Battersea Power Station reopened in 2022 as a shopping, dining and leisure destination in the Nine Elms district of London. The brick building was raised in two phases from the 1930s, its four white chimneys becoming one of the most recognisable shapes on the city's skyline before the plant was decommissioned in 1983. It stood derelict for decades, familiar from film and album artwork, until a major regeneration.....

When it opened in 1923, the Bluebird Garage at 330-350 King's Road was claimed to be the largest garage in Europe: 50,000 square feet designed by architect Robert Sharp for the Bluebird Motor Company, with room for 300 cars, 7,000 square feet of workshops and separate lounges for ladies, owners and chauffeurs. Land-speed legend Sir Malcolm Campbell was connected with the operation, holding franchises for Itala, Ballot and later Chrysler cars, and the Art Deco complex is now Grade II listed. The.....

Built in 1907 as a Christian Science church, Cadogan Hall in Chelsea has been one of London's most admired mid-size concert venues since its conversion in 2004. The Byzantine Revival building on Sloane Terrace, the work of architect Robert Fellowes Chisholm, who also designed the Napier Museum in India, is distinguished by stained glass by the Danish artist Arild Rosenkrantz and was listed at Grade II in 1969. By the mid-1990s the congregation had dwindled and the building fell into disuse. Aft.....

Duo is a cocktail bar and nightclub set in a converted railway arch at 15-16 Lendal Terrace in Clapham, south London. Designed around graphic arches and a cinematic feature wall, it pairs a cocktail-led bar and food, served in partnership with Gather Kitchen, with a weekend club operation. The calendar mixes bottomless brunches, supper clubs, bingo and karaoke with Friday and Saturday club nights, where resident DJs play R&B, hip-hop and party anthems and VIP table packages are available. The v.....

Spread across three floors of the Southside shopping centre in Wandsworth, Gravity Max is a large indoor entertainment complex packed with activities, food and drink. Part of the Gravity group of active-entertainment venues, it brings together electric karting, augmented-reality games, bowling and bars under one roof, aimed squarely at families, friendship groups and corporate parties. Its central location off Wandsworth High Street makes it an all-weather destination in south-west London. The .....

Built around more than thirty self-dispense beer and wine taps, Hannah is a pour-your-own bar and restaurant on Lavender Hill in Battersea, minutes from Clapham Junction station. The self-service concept lets guests pour their own drinks and pay by the measure, sitting alongside a full cocktail list and an all-day kitchen. The result is a flexible, sociable venue that works in turn as a brunch spot, a sports bar and a lively late-night bar. The interior leans into an eclectic, characterful look.....

A busy shopping street in the smart west of London, Kensington High Street has long been one of the city's favourite places to shop. Its mix of big stores and small shops draws crowds through the day. The street runs through the heart of the Kensington district, a wealthy and historic part of the capital. Grand houses and museums lie all around. For much of the 20th century it was famous for its large department stores, some of which became landmarks in their own right. A few of these grand bu.....

A working United Reformed church close to Kensington High Street in west London, Kensington United Reformed Church doubles as a respected concert and recital venue. Its handsome ecclesiastical interior, generous acoustics and central location have made it a popular choice for classical performances, rehearsals and recordings, and the building regularly opens its doors to musicians and audiences alongside its ongoing role as a place of worship and community gathering. The church belongs to the U.....