Winter fun at Alexandra Palace

This Christmas, swap the North Pole for North London and head up the hill for a fun-filled festive season for all the family…

A jam-packed programme runs from 24 November until 7 January 2024 including A Christmas Carol, Santa’s Grotto, Festive Skate Sessions, Peter Pan on Ice and the sold out Paddy Power World Darts Championships!

Alexandra Palace is all set for a festive spectacular kicking off this November with activities on offer for all ages including ice skating, theatre, pantomime and Santa’s Grotto, plus the world famous darts! 

Enter the Palace’s beautiful Victorian Theatre and prepare to be frightened and delighted in equal measure as you enter the supernatural Victorian world of A Christmas Carol (24 November – 7 January), starring Keith Allen in the iconic role of Ebenezer Scrooge. It’s a cold Christmas Eve and mean-spirited miser Ebenezer Scrooge has an unexpected visit from the spirit of his former business partner Jacob Marley. Bound in chains as punishment for a lifetime of greed, the unearthly figure explains it isn’t too late for Scrooge to change his miserly ways in order to escape the same fate, but first he’ll have to face three more eerie encounters…

Alexandra Palace spokesperson:

“As you make your way to the Theatre, festive lights and decorations will transform our East Court. Here you will find our Santa’s Grotto where children can meet, receive a gift from and have their photos taken with the big man in red alongside carol singing with local school choirs on 11, 12 and 13 December at 4.30pm.”

Mark Gatiss’ A Christmas Carol / Photo credit Manuel Harlan

The Ice Rink will look particularly merry this year with a huge Christmas tree in the centre of the rink, Christmas lights, festive music, and snow. The Ally Pally team suggest to book onto one of their Festive Skate sessions or Christmas Ice Discos and enjoy whizzing around the rink to your favourite Christmas tunes.

Alexandra Palace spokesperson:

“While you’re here, enjoy a tasty mince pie, mulled wine or Baileys hot chocolate in our festive East Court Café.”

Alexandra Palace’s beloved annual pantomime on ice is back and this year Ally Pally Amateur Productions will take theatregoers on a magical journey to Neverland, featuring all the favourite characters from the much-loved tale Peter Pan, performed by a cast of home-grown talent of all ages and Disney on Ice professionals. On the west side of the Palace they’re welcoming back the raucous Paddy Power World Darts Championships (15 Dec-3 Jan).

Alexandra Palace spokesperson:

“Although tickets are well and truly sold out, we couldn’t talk about Christmas without mentioning the darts and look forward to another star-studded field and some ridiculous fancy dress.

“We’re delighted to say that Christmas at Ally Pally has something for everyone. Make a day of it, make a night of it, make a day and night of it, Ally Pally looks forward to welcoming you back for a Christmas celebration to remember.”

Full information and tickets via www.alexandrapalace.com/christmas/