5 Things To Do Around King's Cross

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There are many things to do at King’s Cross in London, so it is advisable to ensure you have less luggage, or it is stashed away so that it makes it easier for you to explore the area. Stasher offers an excellent opportunity especially, for the visitors to find a safe place to keep their luggage. With less baggage, you can explore this part of the city with ease. Remember to also get some guidelines on exciting places to visit and things to do in King’s cross. That way, you can choose what is best for you and ensure you enjoy your stay here.

Here are 5 Things to do around King’s Cross.

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Granary square historic site

Special events take place here, so the visitors should find out the events that may be taking place at the site at the time of their visit, and enjoy the diverse entertainment. The floating cinema is one such event that takes place throughout the year. If you are visiting with the kids, there are a lot of fun activities for them too. There are many fountains in the Granary square, and kids will enjoy water games. At night, the fountains are lit giving awesome scenery to the visitors. There are many restaurants and bars here to ensure that visitors get plenty and variety of foods and drinks.

Coal Drops Yard

If you are out shopping, then this is the trendiest part of the city where you can find classy and best brands. You will find some of the best bars, galleries, and various shops here in the Victorian Viaducts. Cultural events also take place here, and the canal-side architecture view is breath-taking.

The British Library

If you love history or want to enjoy reading a book, you should visit the British Library. It is one of the largest libraries in London, and it’s free for anyone wishing to visit. There are over 150 million items here. The library is located strategically near the King Cross Railway station hence visitors can easily walk there and enjoy some time in the library.

Wellcome Collection

Sir Henry Wellcome was the founder of the museum. Most of the collections here are displays on medicine and science. Sir Wellcome also loved to travel a lot, and most of the exhibitions are some of the things and memoirs from his travel experiences. Many events are also held here including workshops and other activities.

St Pancras Old Church and Gardens

Lovers of literature and history will find this site interesting due to the rich information one can find here. The English novelist, who was also an architect Thomas Hardy, changed the site to public gardens to accomplish the railway construction. You will also find the mausoleum for Sir John Soane, the famous architect here. Most people also visit the public gardens to see the place where famous poets, Percy Shelly and Mary Shelly first met.

The Kings Cross neighbourhood is a lovely place to visit. You should create time, and enjoy shopping, visiting scenery, and simply enjoying some entertainment here with friends and family.