Alexandra Palace

Alexandra Palace (or Ally Pally as it is known to local people) is a late 19th century exhibition centre 5 minutes walk from Excel English. In 1936 the first ever public television broadcasts came from Ally Pally. The Palace has been burnt down twice - the first time one week after it was opened! The fire in 1979 was the biggest seen in London since the Second World War. 

Inside Ally Pally are the Phoenix Pub and an Olympic size ice rink, as well as the exhibition halls. Many major events have been hosted at the Palace, such as the MTV and Brit Pop music awards, gala dinners and balls, and even international boxing.