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King's Cross is an area in Central London that has undergone significant regeneration in recent years, transforming it from a relatively overlooked part of the city to a vibrant hub for culture, dining, and shopping.
King's Cross train station
St Pancras railway station building
St. Pancras train station and a Eurostar train
The Meeting Place statue at the St Pancras station
The King's Cross tunnel features an art wall with LED lights
The British Library building
German Gymnasium offers german food and drinks
Granary Square features 1080 water jets
Coal Drops Yard offers shopping and dining at King's Cross
Coal Drops Yard buildings
Gas Station is a restaurant and a bar right next to the canal
Gasholders have been converted to apartments
Canopy Market is a food market at King's Cross
Colourful house boat in Regent's Canal
St. Pancras Lock at King's Cross
Camley Street Natural Park provides green space in the area
King’s Cross is a major transport hub with King’s Cross and St Pancras International stations side by side. King’s Cross station hosts the fictional Platform 9¾ from the Harry Potter series, complete with a trolley disappearing into the wall you can pose with. There’s also a Harry Potter shop right next to the platform. Across the road, you’ll find St Pancras International with the magnificent red brick building that now hosts the St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel, familiar from Harry Potter movies. There are many options for food and drinks close to the stations such as The German Gymnasium offering German cuisine and beer.
British Library, with its huge collection of books and items such as the Magna Carta and Shakespeare’s First Folio, is located a short walk from the stations.
More recent developments around King’s Cross include Granary Square with choreographed fountains and an outside movie experience right on the side of Regent’s Canal, which is one of the main “features” of King’s Cross. There are several restaurants and bars around the canal, for example, The Gas Station, The Lighterman and the Coal Office. Coal Drops Yard is a new shopping and dining area that opened in 2018, is housed in former Victorian coal warehouses and boasts a variety of boutiques and eateries. Canopy Market is a food market just off Granary Square with a good selection of food and even drink stalls from Friday to Sunday.
Again next to Regent’s Canal, you’ll find King’s Place, which is a venue for music and art, with concert halls and art galleries that offer a range of entertainment options.
Camley Street Natural Park is a nice escape to nature in an otherwise densely built urban landscape.
How to get to King's Cross?
King's Cross and St. Pancras stations are located side-by-side in the centre of King's Cross providing excellent access to the area, by train or by one of the many tube lines that have a stop there.
What is near King's Cross?
King's Cross is a great starting point for exploring other parts of London. Covent Garden, Soho, and the British Museum are all within a short tube or bus ride.
