London/Kings Cross

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For other places with the same name, see Kings Cross (disambiguation).

Kings Cross is a well-known district of north central London. Its importance derives from the two main London railway stations located there - Kings Cross and St Pancras International (so close together, they are virtually one!) - and the fact that a large number of main roads converge at this point. Although more than a little run down in places, having some reputation for the seedier side of London life, Kings Cross is nonetheless going through the early stages of a major renewal cycle.

[edit] Get In

[edit] By tube

  • Kings Cross St Pancras

[edit] By rail

  • Kings Cross. Check out the Platform 9 3/4 from the Harry Potter films. Find out more, Kings Cross Online http://www.kingsx.co.uk.
  • St Pancras International. St Pancras International is now the home of Eurostar high-speed international rail services from London to Paris and Brussels.

[edit] By bus

[edit][add listing] See

  • The marvelous gothic architecture of St Pancras International, used in the Harry Potter films.
  • The Canal Museum [1]. Near King's Cross at 12/13 New Wharf Road, the museum is housed in a former ice wharehouse on Regent's Canal. £3 admission. Closed Mondays (except Bank Holidays).

[edit][add listing] Do

  • The British Library , Next to St Pancras International [2]
  • Have fun at local Regent's Park or mingle with the celebrities at Madam Tussauds, also not that far away, just a short bus journey.

[edit][add listing] Buy

[edit][add listing] Eat

[edit][add listing] Drink

  • The Water Rats, Gray's Inn Road

[edit] Clubs

  • Scala, 275 Pentonville Road, King's Cross, London, N1 9NL Tel: (020) 7833 2022
  • Egg, 200 York Way, King's Cross, London, N7 9AP http://www.egglondon.net

[edit][add listing] Sleep

Premier Travel Inn King's Cross - a modern,clean, reasonably priced hotel close to King's Cross station [3]

[edit] Contact

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