Parks · London
Alexandra Park
In or near City of London.
Alexandra Park — park in the London Borough of Haringey.
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 1 h–2 h
- Nearest railway station
- Alexandra Palace · 0.6 km
- Paid entry
- Family-friendly
- Dog-friendly
Getting there & planning your visit
To visit Alexandra Park, the nearest railway station is Alexandra Palace, located 0.6 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is N22 7AY. Entry to the park is free.
About
Alexandra Park is a public park in the United Kingdom. Records date its origin to 1863. It covers approximately 200 km². Named after Alexandra of Denmark. Wikidata describes it as: "park in the London Borough of Haringey". Coordinates: 51.5947°, -0.1268°.
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Summary from the official site
Alexandra Park is a popular destination that features an ice rink, catering to skaters of all ages and skill levels. Visitors can enjoy a fun day out with friends and family, participating in skating activities throughout the year.
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From the Wikipedia article
Alexandra Park is a 200-acre (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. Laid out on the site of Tottenham Wood and the later Tottenham Wood Farm, the park and palace were named in 1863, the year of the marriage of Alexandra of Denmark to the Prince of Wales who became King Edward VII. Alexandra Park is split between hilly and flat ground. The tree-lined hill has wide views from slopes and many areas of the relatively large hilltop. Of note is the view from Alexandra Palace which dominates the park, particularly its Panorama Room. On most days the Crystal Palace Transmitter and/or the North Downs in Surrey are visible. From 1936 to 1981, the BBC transmitted TV programmes from a tall mast built onto one of the towers of the palace. In 1980, most of the palace was gutted by a huge fire. The building has since been restored and is now a conference and exhibition centre.
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Background
History
The Alexandra Park and Palace (Public Purposes) Act 1900 (63 & 64 Vict. c. cclix) changed the status of the park from private ownership to a public trust. The first company was set up in the 1850s to build an educational, recreation and events venue to rival south London's Crystal Palace which took the main structure of the Great Exhibition, 1851 from Hyde Park, London. The act created the Alexandra Palace and Park Trust, by which the trustees were bound to maintain the palace and park and make them available for the free use and recreation of the public forever. Until September 1970, the park hosted horse racing, including many evening meetings that were televised by the BBC. The Alexandra…
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- Coordinates
- 51.5947, -0.1268
- District
- Haringey
- Parish
- Haringey, unparished area
- Postcode
- N22 7AY
- Parliamentary constituency
- Hornsey and Friern Barnet
- Established
- 1863
- Nearest railway station
- Alexandra Palace — 0.6 km
- Official site
- www.alexandrapalace.com
Sources
- wikidata: Q2918203 (CC0)
- wikipedia: Alexandra Park, London (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- commons: Alexandra Palace Park, pedestrian crossing - geograph.org.uk - 823133.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Alexandra Park?
- Alexandra Park is in London, United Kingdom (postcode N22 7AY), in the parish of Haringey, unparished area.
- What is Alexandra Park?
- Alexandra Park — park in the London Borough of Haringey.
- How do I get to Alexandra Park?
- The nearest railway station is Alexandra Palace, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can use postcode N22 7AY.
- When was Alexandra Park built?
- Built or established in 1863.
- Is Alexandra Park free to visit?
- Yes, Alexandra Park is free to enter.
- How do I get to Alexandra Park?
- The nearest railway station is Alexandra Palace, about 0.6 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode N22 7AY.