
Ten things you didn't know about Battersea Power Station
Failed development proposals and a flying pig are only the most familiar bits of the story
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Discover Battersea’s great restaurants, bars and pubs and find plenty of things to do in SW11
Few places bustle like Battersea these days, with top-notch food, bars and boozers bringing 'em down south from far and wide. The Battersea Arts Centre continues to showcase some of the best in the business, and the zoo and the park are great for kids (and those cheeky kids who refuse to grow up). The Pump House Gallery is as good as ever, plus it's excellent boot sale and then there's the heliport, with choppers whisking you up to the skies for some awe-inspiring views across our fair city. While, by night, there's a plethora of respected restaurants to pay a visit to, as well as some ace hotels if you're staying overnight.
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