A Checklist Of The Most Exciting 5 Activities To Go And Visit In Kings Cross .

By Marisol Everett


Kings Cross is a fantastic area to stay that has many accessible fun and interesting places to visit close by. Not only does kings cross have access to many fantastic activities within walking distance of the station, it also has a tube station, domestic rail service and international rail line. When accessing these areas it is advised that you stay in and around the kings cross area. A Kings cross hotel is easy to find and can be done on a budget.

The first must see activity is the Shaw theatre. As it is located within walking distance of Kings Cross hotels and hotels near St Pancras it is easily accessible. The theatre was named after the famous playwright Sir Bernard Shore, who is also known as a critic and novelist. As the theatre is located near Euston road and the St Pancras Chambers it is within walking distance of the station. The Bernard shore theatre was first opened to the public as late as 1971 as a purpose built theatre for the British library. It is consistently hired by independent theatre companies and is very popular with New York based producers making it a must see if you are staying in a Kings Cross hotel.

The London Canal Museum is the second site situated near the Kings Cross Hotels. It tells the story of London's superhighways the man made canals that stretch throughout the country. The canals linked the north of England and London with the industrial midlands. A highlight of any trip to the museum is examining the famous ice wells. You can capture glimpses of the past looking into them and unravel London's rich history.

Thirdly you need to visit the British Library. It began its move from the British Museum to the post modern red brick where it now sits in 1992, after being commissioned by Margret Thatcher. The Library contains over 12 Million books and manuscripts for you to look at. The library contains some of the most rare and valuable manuscripts in the world and is home to the Magna Carte. More often than not the library contains a number of scientific or art exhibitions within its depth's, which are amazingly interesting. This is a central part of London's rich history and a must see for heritage lovers.

Trafalgar Square is the fourth place you need to finish. Situated only a few stops away by the underground it is easily and cheaply accessible. The square is in the heart of London and is one of the city's most vibrant places to visit. The square as a number of fantastic sites to see such as Nelsons Column, The Trafalgar lions and the Forth Plinth ( a huge recreation of Nelsons flagship ).

The last place on your list of must see places is the Natural History Museum. It is accessible using the London underground, bus or if you are looking to walk it is a short walk away. It is the largest collection of earth and life sciences in London. The museum is famous for its fabulous Architecture and world class dinosaur exhibition.




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