Alexandra Palace stands on a hilltop in north London, a grand Victorian hall opened in 1873 and now a major venue for concerts, the PDC World Darts Championship, exhibitions and festivals — with a famous view across the city.

This guide covers the venue, what it hosts, the experience and how to get there.

About the venue

Opened in 1873 as a public palace of entertainment, ‘Ally Pally’ survived fire and reinvention to become one of London’s best-loved event spaces, set in 196 acres of parkland.

What’s on: concerts & the World Darts

Alexandra Palace hosts big-name concerts, the PDC World Darts Championship each winter, festivals, exhibitions and an ice rink — nights when the hill fills with thousands.

The venue & the experience

The Great Hall and West Hall sit at the top of a steep park, with limited event parking and a long walk up from the nearest stations — which is exactly why a car to the door is worth it after dark.

Through the year

Concerts run year-round, the darts dominates the festive period, and festivals and markets fill the park in summer.

Getting to Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace sits about 8 miles from central London, postcode N22 7AY, reached via the A1 and North Circular.

By road

From central London it is the A1 and North Circular up to Wood Green and the steep palace approach. Official car parks should be pre-booked for big events and fill early, and the queue to leave after the show is the worst part of the night.

By train

Alexandra Palace and Wood Green stations are the nearest, but both leave a long, steep climb up to the venue — best avoided after a late show.

By air, and the private-hire alternative

For visitors arriving by air, Alexandra Palace is reachable from Luton and Stansted among others. Rather than gamble on a shuttle queue or rideshare surge when the crowd leaves at once, a fixed-fare transfer to Alexandra Palace collects you at the door, drops as close to the door as permitted and has a driver arranged for the exit.

The calm way to do event night

Fixed-price, pre-booked transfers to Alexandra Palace (N22 7AY) — executive cars for couples, MPVs and minibuses for groups, no surge and no late-night premium. Your driver is allocated when you book and set down as close to the door as the traffic plan allows, with the pickup arranged in advance for the exit.

Get a fixed Ally Pally fare

Practical tips

  • Mind the hill. It is a steep climb from the stations — a car to the door saves the slog, especially in winter.
  • Darts nights are packed. The World Championship fills the venue — plan the exit.
  • Travel as a group. One minibus is cheaper per head and keeps everyone together.
  • Pre-book a fixed fare. No surge when the show ends.

Frequently asked questions

Where is Alexandra Palace and the postcode?
On the hill above Wood Green, north London. The sat-nav postcode is N22 7AY, off the A1 and North Circular.
Is there a station nearby?
Alexandra Palace and Wood Green stations are nearest, but both mean a long, steep walk up to the venue. A car drops at the door.
Is there parking?
Event parking is limited and the approach is steep. A pre-booked car avoids the climb and the parking hunt.
When is the World Darts?
The PDC World Darts Championship runs over the festive period each winter, alongside a year-round concert calendar.
Can the driver wait after the show?
Yes — a pre-arranged pickup means a car is waiting at the door, not a cold walk down the hill.