Battersea Power Station and global events and entertainment leader, IMG, today announces that the eagerly anticipated chimney lift experience will be named LIFT 109 and is set to open this autumn.
LIFT 109 is set to become one of the most unique experiences in London combining an exhibition space housed in the Power Station’s Art Deco Turbine Hall A with a glass elevator ascent to the top of the Grade II* listed building’s north-west chimney – reaching a stunning viewpoint 109 metres above ground.
The experience will begin with an interactive multimedia exhibition where guests will gain an insight into Battersea Power Station’s rich heritage, its architectural significance and its enduring presence in popular culture. Paying homage to the Power Station’s industrial past of providing one-fifth of London’s electricity at its peak, the exhibition features immersive mechanical displays and light installations created to mimic electricity generation.
Guests will then enter the glass elevator and upon reaching the top of the north-west chimney will be treated to unrivalled 360-degree panoramic views of London’s stunning skyline along with a very special bird’s eye view of the historic landmark that is Battersea Power Station.
Once the lift has made its way back to the ground, guests will be able to browse the curated LIFT 109 Shop and purchase a keepsake of their visit.
The Grade II* listed building’s first two chimneys were built in the 1930s, with the fourth and final chimney completed in the 1950s. After many years of service, Battersea Power Station’s four iconic chimneys underwent a painstaking restoration between 2015 and 2017, when they were reconstructed using the exact same methods utilised in the original build more than 60 years ago.
