Alexandra Palace has been recognised at the 2026 Blue Badge Access Awards, winning the ‘Best Day Out’ category at the ceremony held in London on Thursday 30 April 2026.
The Palace was also named a finalist in the ‘Best Venue in a Historic Building’ category, recognising the ongoing work to improve accessibility across its iconic Grade II listed site. The Blue Badge Access Awards celebrate venues, organisations and individuals delivering exceptional, inclusive and innovative accessibility experiences for disabled visitors.
Over recent years, Alexandra Palace has delivered a transformative accessibility programme across its historic site, becoming one of the UK’s leading accessible cultural destinations. Alexandra Palace is affectionately known as the “People’s Palace”, a place where culture, community and creativity have come together for generations. Ensuring the Palace is welcoming and accessible to everyone is a major focus across the organisation, with significant investment in facilities, staff training and inclusive experiences.
In 2025, Alexandra Palace became the third venue in the UK to achieve Platinum status from Attitude is Everything’s Live Events Access Charter, the UK’s leading disability-led charity improving access to live events and has also been recognised by the Research Institute of Disabled Consumers as a leading venue for accessibility.
“We’re exceptionally proud to receive this award,” said Jack Brooks, Head of Visitor Services at Alexandra Park and Palacr Charitable Trust. “We are committed to making Alexandra Palace truly accessible to everyone, and to continually learning and improving, from the very first moment a visitor engages with us through to their experience onsite. “This award reflects the passion, dedication and collaboration of teams across the organisation, embedding accessibility into all that we do.”
As one of the UK’s most distinctive and historically significant cultural landmarks, Alexandra Palace welcomes visitors year-round across its events, attractions, parkland and public spaces.
