Alexandra Palace, London

Name: Alexandra Palace
Address: Alexandra Palace Way, London, N22 7AY, United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 20 8365 2121

#67 among attractions in London

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Facts and practical information

Alexandra Palace, affectionately known as "Ally Pally," is a historic entertainment and sports venue nestled in North London, England. With its iconic status and stunning panoramic views of the London skyline, this grand Victorian building has been an integral part of the city's cultural landscape since its opening in 1873.

Designed as a public center of recreation, education, and entertainment, Alexandra Palace was named in honor of Princess Alexandra, the wife of Edward VII. It spans an impressive area and includes a vast, multi-purpose indoor arena, an ice rink, and a beautiful 196-acre park.

The palace has survived tumultuous events, including two fires, the second of which in 1980 nearly destroyed the building. Despite these challenges, Alexandra Palace has been restored and continues to thrive as a premier venue for concerts, exhibitions, and sporting events.

For sports enthusiasts, the venue is known for hosting prestigious events such as the Masters snooker tournament and the PDC World Darts Championship. Its ice rink is a popular destination for both recreational skating and professional ice hockey matches.

Visitors can also explore the palace's rich history, as it was the birthplace of public television in 1936 when the BBC leased a part of the building for the world's first regular high-definition TV broadcasts.

Alternative names: Opened: 1 May 1875 (149 years ago)Capacity: 800Coordinates: 51°35'40"N, 0°7'45"W

Address

Alexandra Palace WayHaringey (Alexandra)London N22 7AY United Kingdom

Contact

+44 20 8365 2121

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Day trips

Alexandra Palace – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Mall Wood Green, Everyman Cinema, Jacksons Lane, Alexandra Park.

0.9 miE
Shopping, Shopping centre
The Mall Wood Green, London
23 min walk • The Mall Wood Green is a large shopping centre and residential complex in Wood Green, north London. It is generally still referred to by its former name of Wood Green Shopping City.
0.8 miSW
Nightlife, Cinema, George Coles
Everyman Cinema, London
21 min walk • The Everyman Cinema, Muswell Hill, formerly The Odeon, is a grade II* listed building with Historic England. It was designed by George Coles.
1.4 miSW
Theater
Jacksons Lane, London
37 min walk • Jacksons Lane Arts Centre is a multi-arts venue in Highgate, north London, located in a Grade II listed former Wesleyan Methodist church. The building is home to a 166 capacity theatre, a large scale dance and rehearsal studio, a cafe-bar and four other multi-purpose spaces.
~380 ftSE
Park, View point
Alexandra Park, London
2 min walk • Alexandra Park is an 80–hectare, Green Flag Award, and Green Heritage winning, diverse-landscape park, in the Borough of Haringey in north London adjacent to Hornsey, Muswell Hill and Wood Green.
1.1 miS
City hall, Modernist architecture
Hornsey Town Hall, London
29 min walk • Hornsey Town Hall is a public building in Hatherley Gardens in the Crouch End area of Hornsey, London. The building was used by the Municipal Borough of Hornsey as its headquarters until 1966. It is a Grade II* listed building.
1.7 miSE
Park
Railway Fields, London
45 min walk • Railway Fields is a Local Nature Reserve and a Site of Borough Importance for Nature Conservation, Grade I, in Harringay the London Borough of Haringey. About one hectare in area, it was a railway goods yard until 1967.
1.1 miSW
Park
Queen's Wood, London
28 min walk • Queen's Wood is a 52-acre area of ancient woodland in the London Borough of Haringey, abutting Highgate Wood and lying between East Finchley, Highgate, Muswell Hill and Crouch End.
1.3 miE
Park, Playground, Basketball court
Ducketts Common, London
33 min walk • Duckett's Common, together with Green Gate Common, form a public park in Harringay, in the London Borough of Haringey. The park is located opposite Turnpike Lane Underground station, on Green Lanes.
1 miNE
City hall
George Meehan House, London
26 min walk • George Meehan House is a municipal building in High Road, Wood Green, London. It is surrounded by a public park known as Woodside Park and is a locally listed building.
0.7 miNE
Church
Braemar Avenue Baptist Church, London
17 min walk • The Braemar Avenue Baptist Church is a grade II listed baptist church in Braemar Avenue, Wood Green, London.
0.5 miN
Park
O.R. Tambo Recreation Ground, London
13 min walk • O.R. Tambo Recreation Ground, previously known as Albert Road Recreation Ground, is a public park in the London borough of Haringey. The park is 6.39 hectares in size and features many facilities for sports such as tennis, cricket and football.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Alexandra Palace open?

Alexandra Palace is open:

Monday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Tuesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 5:30 pm
Sunday closed

Which popular attractions are close to Alexandra Palace?

Nearby attractions include Alexandra Park, London (2 min walk), O.R. Tambo Recreation Ground, London (13 min walk), Hornsey, London (16 min walk), Muswell Hill, London (16 min walk).

How to get to Alexandra Palace by public transport?

The nearest stations to Alexandra Palace:

Bus

Hail & Ride Alexandra Avenue • Lines: 184 (8 min walk)
Palace Gates Road • Lines: W3 (11 min walk)

Train

Alexandra Palace (12 min walk)
Hornsey (24 min walk)

Metro

Wood Green • Lines: Piccadilly (22 min walk)
Bounds Green • Lines: Piccadilly (24 min walk)