Whatever Christmas adventure you’re after, you’ll find it at Battersea Power Station. The Grade II*-listed building is an iconic landmark on the London skyline, immortalised in film and art – and on the cover of Pink Floyd’s classic 1977 album, Animals. Now restored to its former glory, Battersea Power Station is reimagined as a cultural, retail and entertainment hub, all just a short hop from the City and the West End.

Battersea Power Station is transformed at Christmas time, with decorations inspired by the building’s Art Deco heritage alongside the classics – festive trees that twinkle as far as the eye can see, oversized candy canes and delicate snowflakes. In Malaysia Square, a 40ft Christmas tree glittering with more than 1,500 baubles stands guard. Suffice to say that photo ops are plentiful – as is the potential for seasonal cheer, no matter your merrymaking style.

For the style seekers

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For the most Instagrammable baked goods, opt for artisan doughnuts from Bread Ahead, teamed with coffee-on-the-go from Grind in its distinctive pink cups. At lunchtime, drop into Megan’s for perennially chic Mediterranean dining, then end the day in the swishest way – with a glass of the finest fizz at Searcys Champagne Bar.

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There’s Parisian chic at A.P.C, Zadig & Voltaire and The Kooples, Hamptons-inspired style at Ralph Lauren and modern English classics at ME + EM. And only the most stylish eyes are framed by Ace & Tate.

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Make yours the best-dressed table this Christmas with a centrepiece workshop from legendary London florist Moyses Stevens – just one of the craft sessions on offer this holiday season.

For the adventurers

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Embark on an international culinary odyssey at Battersea Power Station. Try Taiwanese noodles at award-winning BAO, tacos and tostadas at El Pastor, or head for a grill at Solis – named after 16th-century explorer Juan Díaz de Solis.

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The adventurer lives by the maxim that there is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing, so head to The North Face for rugged outdoor attire, and Canadian-based Arc’teryx for sleek activewear tough enough to withstand the wildest elements.

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The sight of London glittering beneath you has a magic all its own. Take Lift 109 – a thrilling glass elevator ride to the top of the northwest chimney for a bird’s-eye 360° view. 

For the pamper pursuers

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Kova Patisserie, a unique fusion of Japanese tea and French pâtisserie, makes an ideal cake stop. For something more substantial, elegance abounds at Tashas café, or Fiume offers a taste of the Amalfi with riverside views.

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Battersea Power Station is a beauty mecca, from high-street (Boots’ dedicated Beauty Store) to high-end (CHANEL) brands. Don’t miss cult names Aesop, Kiehl’s, MALIN+GOETZ, Le Labo and exclusive festive fragrance pop-up LBTY. from Liberty.

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Whirl and twirl on the ice at London’s only riverside festive ice rink, Boots presents Glide at Battersea Power Station. It’s bathed in the glow of twinkling lights and a 30ft Christmas tree.

For the family fanatics

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Anyone for a side of table tennis with their pizza? Book a ping pong table at Bounce. Or tempt the sweet-toothed at Where The Pancakes Are.

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Small people will be won over by the world’s first immersive Peppa Pig store (who wouldn’t be charmed at the prospect of meeting Peppa?), and cool parent points are guaranteed by a trip to the new Transformers store.

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Send the kids back to school – they won’t complain when it’s Santa’s School for Elves, where they can learn the tricks of the elvish trade and have an audience with Santa himself.

For the artisans

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The Feel Good Bakery serves great coffee and pastries, and has a social conscience, providing work and mentoring to young people. Noci is like your very own neighbourhood Italian, with homemade pasta, or try Le Bab, which elevates the humble kebab to an art form.

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For unique presents you won’t find anywhere else, The Salad Days Christmas Market showcases 120 independent makers (from 30 November–1 December and 7-8 December), and from 9-22 December the Turbine Hall plays host to the Curated Makers market, where you can find hand-crafted gifts from independent small businesses.

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Catch a Christmas classic, including It’s a Wonderful Life and The Muppet Christmas Carol, at The Cinema in The Arches, a luxurious but cosy cinema tucked under the railway arches. Or go for a big blockbuster at The Cinema in the Power Station.

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