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Living in Kings Cross N1

King's Cross is home to all manner of cultural institutions

King's Cross is home to all manner of cultural institutions, including The British Library, King's Place, The Wellcome Collection, The Foundling Museum, London Canal Museum, Gagosian Art Gallery, the offices of The Guardian and The Observer newspapers, and The Place, London's specialist venue for contemporary dance. The seemingly out-of-place Camley Street Natural Park is a two-acre wildlife reserve a stone's throw from the area's redevelopment on the banks of the Regent's Canal, while the Greek-style St Pancras Parish Church is London's most expensive church after St Paul's Cathedral. King's Cross is dominated by the imposing (and newly restored) Grade I listed St Pancras railway station, arguably one of the finest stations in the world and now, with the Eurostar service, a gateway to Europe. The famous Platform Nine and Three-Quarters from the Harry Potter films is located in the main train terminal, providing quick access to Hogwarts (provided you can walk through the brick wall).


Transport

Kings Cross has excellent transport including cross-country trains, Euro Star and six tube lines. Buses. 10,17,30,45,46,59,63,73,19,205,214,259,390,476.

Food & Drink

Why not try:

Acorn House Restaurant

The Easton

The Ambassador

Some pros

Kings Cross is home to all manner of cultural institutions, so you’ll never have excuses of nothing to do on the weekends. No need for a car, excellent public transport

Some cons

Kings Cross is a busy area with noisy traffic and commuters rushing on the pavements. So if you’re the quite residential type, Kings Cross might not be for you. If you’re a driver, you just may find it a daunting task looking for a parking space.