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Living in Swiss Cottage NW3

Swiss Cottage is in the London Borough of Camden in London.

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

The area is served by Swiss Cottage and Finchley Road tube stations on the Jubilee line of the London Underground. Buses include 13 ,31,46, 82,113, 187, 268, 603, C11

Food & Drink

Why not try:

Chats Bar

North Star

Arabesque

China Garden

Some pros

Great open spaces and a good sense of community Excellent public transport

Some cons

Often very bad traffic congestion