After a shaky start - destroyed by fire 16 days after 'The People's Palace' first opened in 1873 - Alexandra Palace re-opened again two years later becoming the place from where the BBC beamed its first broadcast in 1935. The palace title maybe a little misleading - it's charm being more shabby chic than regal. Still, it's a great venue for the regular rock concerts, raves and exhibitions staged, with two massive indoor spaces. And, perched above the city, it boasts beautiful surroundings and wonderful views over London. From the first warm days of spring until the annual fireworks display in November, outside is the place to appreciate Ally Pally taking in the nearby boating lake, children's playground and parkland. A London institution.
Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY
Open all year round
The biggest (it has a total capacity of 1,250) and best permanent ice rink in... More
Saturday 7th November 2009
Fireworks, funfairs and food stalls
Across the whole of London fireworks will be set off on Saturday 7th November from Alexandra Palace in the north to... More
Alexandra Palace Fireworks Display
Alexandra Palace Way, N22 7AY
Saturday 8th November 2008
One of London's longest running fireworks displays takes place at this well-known landmark affectionately referred... More
Notting Hill Carnival 2008
Ladbroke Grove, Notting Hill and Westbourne Grove, W10 5QZ
24th & 25th August 2008
The Sunday of Notting Hill Carnival weekend is officially Children's Day with... More
If you want to be a beautiful person then hang out here. Stylish must-have toiletries, cosmetics, lip balms, camouflages and powders, as worn by those ... More
Pizza Express has become something of a London institution. Serving consistently excellent Italian pizzas quickly in pleasant unfussy surroundings, this is always a convenient and ...More
The family friendly Giraffe restaurants really appeal to their target audience: kids. But that doesn't mean adults won't enjoy their bright colours and big portions ...More
Excellent fencing courses for beginners with Olympian coaches, good facilities and years of experience teaching this ancient, noble sport. Fencing is very good fun and ... More
This super recreational area near Wood Green offers kids and adults a place to stretch their legs and sample different sporting activities.
You can ... More
Originally designed as an environmental / leisure attraction way back in 1873, Alexandra Palace (the "People's Palace") and park continue to lure Londoners to this ... More
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Alexandra Palace Way, Wood Green,Haringey,
London,
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The world's largest darts event comes to Alexandra Palace over the festive period as 70 of the world's best players come head-to-head to compete for ... More
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After a shaky start - destroyed by fire 16 days after 'The People's Palace' first opened in 1873 - Alexandra Palace re-opened again two years later becoming the place from where the BBC beamed its first broadcast in 1935. The palace title maybe a little misleading - it's charm being more shabby chic than regal. Still, it's a great venue for the regular rock concerts, raves and exhibitions staged, with two massive indoor spaces. And, perched above the city, it boasts beautiful surroundings and wonderful views over London. From the first warm days of spring until the annual fireworks display in November, outside is the place to appreciate Ally Pally taking in the nearby boating lake, children's playground and parkland. A London institution.
