Alexandra Park and Palace

Alexandra Park can be found on London's Musgrove Hill, a short distance from Wood Green Underground Station. The sloping park has its own nature reserve. Parkland Walk is picturesque walk along a disused railway. Alexandra Park also boasts a boating lake and children's play area. At more than 200 acres, Alexandra Park is a welcome break from the city and offers spectacular views.

At the Peak of Alexandra Park is the Alexandra Palace. Alexandra Palace was built 1873 as the Peoples Palace. The original Palace burnt down after only a few days, though a new Palace was soon built. An act of Parliament declared that Alexandra Palace remain a property of the people of London forever. The British Broadcast Corporation leased Alexandra Palace in 1935, the first BBC broadcasts took place a year later.

A fire in 1980 almost destroyed Alexandra Palace and it had to be extensively refurbished. Alexandra Palace has become one of the most versatile and exuberant venues for conferences, parties and exhibitions. The Alexandra Palace also boasts and ice-rink with a capacity of 12,000. The Palace also puts on shows at the Palace Theatre. A Bar and Cafe are open daily for visitors.

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