Alexandra Palace London has been attracting visitors for more than a century. This special event and park space hosts concerts and special events, but that's just the beginning. This North London attraction also has beautiful green spaces, a farmers market, deer enclosure, skating rink, a boating lake, historic BBC studios, a beer garden, and so much more. Built as the counterpart to the Crystal Palace in South London, Alexandra continues to be a popular gathering place in every season.

The list of Alexandra Palace events is as diverse as it is busy. Throughout the year, the special event space hosts concerts, trade shows, exhibitions, and more in the Great Hall, Palm Court, and other indoor and outdoor spaces. Many of these events are open to the public and would make an interesting addition to your London vacations.

Whatever your interest, there will be Alexandra Palace events to match what you want to see. Just a sampling of events includes concerts by top pop starts, a gathering of knitters, a children's fair, darts championship, an expo for babies and new moms, and the British Invention, Innovation & Technology Show. Many of the hotels near Alexandra Palace offer special packages and rates for people attending one of the expo shows in this historic gathering place.

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Beyond the shows, people flock to this popular site in London for many other reasons. Whether Alexandra Palace events are on the schedule or not, there are always people visiting. Some come to spend time at the park; after all, much of the 196 acres of green space are park space. The diverse and protected habitat includes woods, scrublands, a meadow, and the pond. Like any good day at the park, you'll find children at the playground, people out for a stroll, and others enjoying a picnic. Park visitors also can enjoy the pitch-and-putt golf course, the skate park, the boating lake, and a favorite outdoor activity, people watching.

No matter the season, you'll find skaters twirling around the ice rink at Alexandra Palace London. More than 250,000 thousand people lace up their skates and spend time with free skates, drop-in classes, and workshops. There's plenty of room for everyone, with space for 1,250 skaters at once, a large seating area, and a café.

Even though it's a busy place, there's plenty of parking available at Alexandra Palace London, which is easily reached by public transportation as well. Many of the hotels near Alexandra Palace are a short stroll away and offer their own parking.

The options for places to stay are plentiful. If you're looking for a chic hotel in the fashionable West End, a place that's easy on the budget, or luxury accommodations, there will be hotels near Alexandra Palace to fit the bill. Many familiar names, including Radisson, SAS, and Holiday Inn, have properties nearby. Visitors also will be close to an array of restaurants, bars, attractions, and shops, which transform a day at the park in to a full-fledged vacation.

Not far from the park is another interesting place to explore—Kenwood House. You can explore the preserved manor house, a fine example of neo-classical design, containing an interesting collection of fine art. The surrounding grounds are another fine place to admire the London scenery you'll also see at attractions such as Westminster Abbey and Trafalgar Square.