Alexandra Palace, London

About

The People’s Palace is yours to enjoy, the 7 acre Palace is surrounded by 196 acres of beautiful parkland, and grounds that boast a pub & restaurant, ice rink, boating lake, pitch & putt course, 1,500 free parking spaces and much, much more.

The park is one of the most important ecological sites in the borough of Haringey. The mix of young and old trees, shrubs, meadows, grasslands and water features in the park provides an excellent range of habitats for wildlife.
Birds, bats, foxes and invertebrates have all made their home in the trees, plants and wild flora.

Open from dawn to dusk

Park Information Centre
The Park Information Centre, located in The Grove is open during the Spring, Summer and Autumn. It offers a chance to meet the Park Manager or volunteers from local groups. Information about the history, wildlife and park events is available together with leaflets and site maps.

Deer enclosure

Contact Details
Location
Alexandra Palace , Alexandra Palace Way, London N22 7AY
Telephone
020 8365 2121
Email
visitor.services@alexandrapalace.com
URL
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Facebook URL
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Ages

For all ages

Opening Times
All days
Playgrounds

Children’s Play Area
Located near the Boating Lake, the Children’s Play Area is the perfect place for little ones to let off some steam. The East Court and Lakeside Café are located nearby for refreshments.

The Play Area is open every day and is locked at dusk.

Water sports

Boating lake and fishing area
Pedalos and rowing boats are available for hire. The facility is seasonal so check before heading out. The operator is Bluebird Boats Ltd, telephone 020 7262 1330.

Cafés

Lakeside Café
This refurbished café serves hot food and drinks all year round. Relax as you enjoy the lovely views across the lake.

The Grove Café
Providing hot food and drinks in the pleasant setting of the Grove.

Golf and crazy golf

Pitch & Putt course
The nine-hole pitch & putt course is operated by Golfwise Ltd. For more information please call 01245 257682 or 07714 296095

Skate parks

Skatepark
A great place to sharpen your skills or just watch others perfect their grinds and ollies. We have enough to keep you busy including ramps, 2 fun boxes and 2 grinds.

The skatepark is open every day and is locked at dusk.

Soft play

Little Dinosaurs
All year round adventure soft play centre with café serving refreshments for its patrons. A great escape for kids and their parents all in a beautiful partly wooded setting. Open every day and perfect for parties.

Monday to Friday 09:30 – 17:30
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 – 18:00

High ropes courses

Go Ape
This is Go Ape for urban lovers. A tree top adventure with a big London stamp – panoramic views and an easy walk to the high streets. It may not be your typical forest location and it may be all the more challenging for it. With a Treetop Adventure, Treetop Adventure+ and a Treetop Challenge there really is something for all the family, from the newbies through to the ultimate thrill seekers.

Farm shops

Farmer's Market
Award-winning Alexandra Palace Farmers’ Market is held every Sunday at Alexandra Palace Park or nearby Campsbourne School from 10am to 3pm. Founded by City & Country Farmers’ Markets back in 2003, it has become a well-loved local fixture for residents as well as visitors to the Palace and park.

The primary focus is top quality local produce such as fruit & veg, bread, cakes, meat, cheese, eggs, raw milk, preserves and more. You will also find a great selection of local crafts and hot food on offer, plus charity stalls and Fairtrade coffee.

The market is family friendly… including any canine companions!

FREE entry.

Parks

The Park
Alexandra Park has been offering people an escape from busy city life since 1863. And nowadays, its 196 acres are enjoyed by millions of visitors each year.

The Park is home to 694 different types of plants, animals and fungi, including 212 different types of insects and 26 types of arachnids! Big and small, all of these species play a role in balancing our delicate ecosystem. While many plants and animals found in the park are common to London, 38 species in Alexandra Park are classed as rare or protected by legislation.

The trees and green spaces mean that the Park acts as a vital green lung for North London. It provides a space with better air quality for people to relax or exercise. Studies have shown that a green view can reduce stress in just three minutes, and few places offer a better view than the Alexandra Park. Happier people means happier communities.

A pleasure ground as much as the Palace, the Park has hosted an eclectic variety of entertainment: a stilted village on the boating lake; a Venetian Fete and water fireworks; and a Victorian roller coaster. Jazz legend Muddy Waters, Chuck Berry, and punks John Cooper Clarke and The Slits have all played the outdoor stages; a tradition carried on in our festivals. Biggest of all, the Fireworks Festival is an annual tradition enjoyed by tens of thousands.

The Park and Palace is maintained and conserved by Alexandra Park and Palace Charitable Trust. We work year-round, with volunteers, Friends of the Park and partners, to ensure the Park provides access and enjoyment for local residents and international tourists alike. So come and pay us a visit!

Theatres

Hidden from the world for 80 years, this once sleeping giant has been reawakened for a new generation to discover. From theatre, opera and dance to comedy, concerts and cinema – Alexandra Palace Theatre’s programme stays true to the eclectic spirit of the Victorians who built it.

Winter sports

Alexandra Palace Ice Rink
Hundreds of thousands of you enjoy our ice rink each year. We have regular skates aged 3 to 90 years old and cater for every standard imaginable, from first timers all the way up to seasoned pros and national champions. It’s perfect for friends, families, fitness or a day out. Skating has even been described as the closed you can get to the feeling of flying, without the leaving the ground! In short, it’s a pretty fun place to be – so come along and have a go!

We offer courses for adults and children alike, with fast track courses for juniors during the holidays and term time courses that run throughout the school year, we even have drop in classes so there really is something for everyone!

Experience the high-octane world of ice hockey at Alexandra Palace. We host regular league matches featuring our local team the Haringey Huskies plus there are local ice hockey clubs for kids and adults alike.

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