Experience Unparalleled London Skyline Views At This Unique Palace
By Jenna Busch
VACATIONS
In northern London sits Alexandra Palace, with wonderful views of the London skyline. It also has 196 acres of parkland, green space activities, and a recently-restored theater.
Affectionately called "Ally Pally," the palace opened on Queen Victoria's birthday in 1873. Next to the Palace proper, there are several obstacle courses for both kids and adults.
Take a stroll around the Alexandra Palace Garden Center. It's one of the largest gardens in London, with a Victorian-style greenhouse and flowers like roses, jasmine, and clematis.
Most Sundays, you'll find a farmer's market with over 30 stalls for some fresh veggies and fruit. There are also ballet and dance classes for kids and adults.
At the Boating Lake, you can rent swan boats, as well as ones with dragons, flamingos, and unicorns. Older kids can enjoy the Palace's skatepark with ramps, fun boxes, and grinds.
Check out the Pitch & Putt 9-hole, par 3 course and the theater, which was renovated in 2016. As you leave, give London's spectacular night skyline a few more moments to shine.