Art in the Park
Battersea Park has a rich artistic history, with some major sculpture exhibitions staged in the 1950's and 60's, and there are still important pieces scattered around, by Moore, Hepworth and Kennington, amongst others.
The Pump House Gallery has a full program of contemporary exhibitions and on the commercial side, shows such as the Decorative Antiques Fair and the Affordable Art Fair visit the Park regularly in the Battersea Evolution arena.
Bandstand Music
On 17th July, Wandsworth Council has arranged a day of music at the Bandstand. the day runs from 1:30 to 10:45.
Acts include
Madeline Bell, Pinise Saul
The Sugars Kings
London Horns
More details can be found here.
Popular with Photographers
The Park is always popular with photographers and websites are popping up where their work can be seen, such Flickr...
Albert Bridge Closing
On Monday 15th February the Kensington and Chelsea Council are closing Albert Bridge to motor traffic for major refurbishment. The work is expected to take 18 months, but Park users will still be able to walk across. more...