Once you have your ticket scanned and it is your time to start the experience, the first part you enter is a history lounge also known as The Gallery. They have prepared lots of signs and displays showing the history of Battersea Power Station and everything that has happened so far in the last 90+ years. There were some interesting facts such as Pink Floyd’s famous pig promotion that flew above the power station back in the 70’s. 

There is also some interactive displays such as a huge screen in the middle which explains more about the turbines, as well as a photo opportunity at an upcharge, however, this isn’t forced or mandatory which we were glad to see. 

This part of the experience wasn’t long, and you were only here for around 5-6 minutes before being asked to then move onto boarding, which is where the fun really begins. When the whole group is gathered, we get advised of the next part of our adventure on Lift 109. 

The next part of the experience is the Infinity room which is a giant room of where a light and sound show happens all around you. The energy particles rise & fall in different formations as you go on a journey and continued history tour. The displays around the room take you through the inside of the turbine with other funky visuals and strange sounds. It was entertaining to experience and was only a short add on to our overall experience, however, it took the power station into the future with a visual representation of the history.

After this short 5 minute experience, we then headed into the actual lift to take us part of the way up. This only took a moment, before we stepped out, went up some stairs and then had a short wait before boarding the actual glass lift which would then be our viewing platform. 

Now for the main part of Lift 109, which is the 360 degrees viewing platform. We didn’t know at first how this was going to work, however, it was quite simple. As each group had a boarding time, you would follow through these smaller parts such as the gallery and the infinity room, before heading up to this main part. Here you would get a short period of time to explore the surrounding sights 109 meters up, getting the name Lift 109! 

You take a short ride up in the lift with a light display around the side as you go up before being presented the sights of Battersea & London. The lift is spacious enough for a small group to explore and you remain in the glass lift as you can explore 360 degrees around you. You can see the ever growing landscape of Battersea and even see much further out to see sights such the London Eye. 

We had around 10-15 minutes in the lift itself which we found to be plenty of time to go around and explore the surroundings all the way. We managed to get some nice views and plenty of photos before it was our time to head down and end our experience at Lift 109. We had another small light show as we went down before leaving and heading back down the other lift to exit out via the shop. 

As you come back down, you enter the Lift 109 shop where you can purchase any photos you may of had during your time with them, or maybe grab some merchandise such as a t shirt or a resin of the Battersea Power Station. They sell everything from pin badges to gin, so there is something for all price ranges and everyone visiting. 

Overall, we had a fantastic time experiencing Lift 109 with everything they had to offer. Amy said; “Lift 109 was a fab experience and a great addition to London’s collection of viewing platforms. I personally enjoyed learning about the history of Battersea Power Station and loved the new modern twist on this unique new venture”.

Dean said; “A very unique way to see London’s skyline from a different vantage point. The lighting elements inside the chimney as you’re going up in the glass lift, and the moment it raises out the top is a real spectacle not to be missed”.

Austyn said; “Lift 109 was a genuinely nice experience which allowed you to see the ever growing landscape of Battersea Power Station from 109 meters up. How the experience was done from start to finish felt complete and you didn’t feel any part was rushed or you were being short changed. As the area keeps developing, this would be great to do again in future years to come!”

Tickets for Lift 109 are available from £15.90 per adult, with options for family, group and even private ascent tickets. A huge thank you to the team at Lift 109 for inviting us to experience this new attraction and providing 3 tickets in exchange of our review, social media posts and thoughts.