Battersea’s Victorian Day

Visitors to our first event of its kind will get to experience life as it was for residents of the Home over 150 years ago. Victorian characters will give a fascinating insight into life for the dogs arriving at the ‘Temporary Home for Lost and Starving Dogs’, as it was then known.

There will also be the opportunity to enjoy a tour of our kennels and cattery, gain a glimpse into life as a stray dog on the streets in the 1860s, have your photograph taken with 'Queen Victoria', enjoy our accordion-playing musician and try your luck at some of the games from yesteryear.

A hearty plate of pie and mash will be available at lunch time as well as a selection of ‘old favourites’ at a sweet shop stand. There will be a contest to find the best victoria sponge and visitors will get a piece of the action choosing from a range of our tempting treats to enjoy for themselves.

Battersea's standard admission charges will apply of £2 for adults, £1 for children aged 3-15 years old and concessions and under-threes are free.

The Victorian Day on Saturday 3 October will be from 10.30am until 3pm.