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We’ve teamed up with Battersea Power Station to offer readers a slice of winter wonderland this Christmas – including a one-night stay at a central London hotel for four, plus tickets to the Chimney Lift Experience, Glide ice rink and Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold: The Exhibition
With its twin Art Deco chimneys rising over 100m above the River Thames, Battersea Power Station is one of London’s most iconic architectural landmarks. Built in the 1930s, it once generated a fifth of the capital’s electricity before finding a new life as one of the city’s most distinctive destinations for culture, food and entertainment. Come Christmas, it’s particularly atmospheric. Lights illuminate the chimneys, the scent of roasting nuts and mulled wine drifts along the riverside walkways, and skaters skim around the 200m trail at the Glide ice rink, with a vintage carousel adding to the festive scene.
After an overnight stay at a central London hotel, hop aboard Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, before disembarking at the power station’s pier. Start with a few laps of the ice, then pause for lunch and some shopping before heading to Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold: The Exhibition at NEON. 180 ancient Egyptian artefacts – including the cedar coffin of Ramses II and the Mask of King Amenemope – are on display in the UK for the first time. Then head skywards on the Chimney Lift Experience, rising 109m to a panoramic viewing platform overlooking the capital. Back at ground level, the power station takes on a different character after dark, its brick façade glowing beneath illuminated decorations, giant baubles and an evening light show. Round off the day with a movie at The Cinema in The Power Station. With more than 150 shops and over 50 places to eat, drink and be entertained, everything you need to make Christmas feel special is here in one convenient location.
The winner will receive an overnight stay in a central London hotel for a family of four in either a family, double or twin room, including breakfast. The prize includes travel via Uber Boat by Thames Clippers, plus tickets for the Chimney Lift Experience, Glide ice rink, Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold: The Exhibition and The Cinema In The Power Station. The winner will also receive lunch for four at Battersea Wagamama (dining credit value of £200), plus £200 gift card to spend at Marks & Spencer at the Battersea Power Station, including its clothing and beauty boutique in Turbine Hall B and its large grocery food hall located on the ground floor at Lumen Lane (Electric Boulevard).
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Terms and Conditions
The competition closes at 5pm on 30 November 2026. Full T&Cs can be found at foodandtravel.com/offers-and-competitions
The prize is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. The prize is subject to availability and may be altered or modified to one of equal value or standard. The winners must match the legal age rating for the movie classification at The Cinema In The Power Station to claim their prize. Winners under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult. The prize is valid Monday to Sunday, excluding school half-term dates, and must be redeemed by 28 February 2027. Glide ice rink and Ramses and the Pharaohs’ Gold: The Exhibition close on 28 February 2027.
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