King's Cross
King's Cross
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Discover 67 acres of history, culture, shopping, dining, music, parks and wildlife nestled beside King’s Cross and St Pancras stations. King’s Cross is London’s ultimate foodie and fashion hotspot. Surrounded by swathes of outdoor space in a spectacular canalside setting, visitors can uncover delightful new spots for brunch or cocktails, check out the latest releases at the Everyman cinema, explore interactive art and galleries, experience theatre and music venues and jump around the famous interactive fountains. King’s Cross rewards those who explore. Each time you visit, you find something new. A romantic encounter. A family outing. A laughter-spilling reunion. There is more than you can possibly cram into a day. Eat, shop, play, discover, explore King’s Cross – London’s newest destination.
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- King's Cross St. Pancras • 6 min walk
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Jydeoo
Lagos, Nigeria2,278 contributions
Jun 2019
If you arrive early, that is at least 40 minutes ahead of your train departure time, King's Cross affords a number of eating places as well as some shops. Also, some historical/comical things to see, read or do: e.g the queue to take photos at Harry Potter's Hogwarts departure platform nine-three quarters, is never ending.
The station was given a make over some years back, and now it is beautifully renewed.
The station was given a make over some years back, and now it is beautifully renewed.
Written May 2, 2020
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fluffy1976
Luton, United Kingdom6 contributions
The Kings Cross area of London has a well deserved bad reputation. In the area you have prostitutes, drug dealers, junkies and beggars. During the day the area is not so bad with a few things in the area to do HOWEVER I would recommend caution, especially in the evening and KNOW where you are going. You have London Underground and three railway stations in the area (kings cross, St. Pancras and Thameslink). Exercise a little common sense, if you do have to ask for directions, ask someone who works in a store or at one of the train stations.....try not to ask people in the street because there is a risk you could get unlucky.
The upside is it is a good area to get around London and the tube station there is one of the biggest with 6 lines running through. There is also the extensive bus network, with buses running to most places in London including the 91 which runs to Trafalgar Square where you can then get a bus to ANYWHERE in London (that route is 24/7).
You also have Camley Street Natural Park which is located just off Pancras Road about a 5 minute walk from St Pancras Station. In York Way is the Courtyard Theatre and the area is good for low cost, brand hotels (Travel Inn, Travel Lodge, Holiday Inn etc...)
All I will say is use a little common sense and exercise caution and your stay in the Kings Cross area can and will be a safe one.
The upside is it is a good area to get around London and the tube station there is one of the biggest with 6 lines running through. There is also the extensive bus network, with buses running to most places in London including the 91 which runs to Trafalgar Square where you can then get a bus to ANYWHERE in London (that route is 24/7).
You also have Camley Street Natural Park which is located just off Pancras Road about a 5 minute walk from St Pancras Station. In York Way is the Courtyard Theatre and the area is good for low cost, brand hotels (Travel Inn, Travel Lodge, Holiday Inn etc...)
All I will say is use a little common sense and exercise caution and your stay in the Kings Cross area can and will be a safe one.
Written March 9, 2005
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Daydream3855
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Yes, Kings Cross is fairly grungy. Was just there for a week, saw only 1 prostitute *at least she looked like one, :-)*. But there is sooooo much development going on, and I do believe, it does get better. Just a short tube stop away is Faringdon, which is definitely up and comer, and by the looks of the cars there, fairly wealthy. Lots of Americans living there, we were told. But back to KC. There is so much work going on at St Pancras and the Kings Cross station to make it much nicer, and I think the neighborhood will soon follow. Didn't have problems at night, and we would get back to our hotel (Comfort Inn KC) around 11 or midnight. I would be careful, just as anyone would be careful walking around at night anywhere, be it in Chicago, Milwaukee or Montreal or any big city, like sticking to the main streets and away from alleyways. Then again, maybe we were just fortunate to have a good experience. The big plus was that KC/St. P's is central to so many tube lines and rail, to take you all over London....from zone 1 through zone 6. Most of your travel will likely be in zone 1 and 2, though.
Written October 7, 2005
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Jason Francis
Welwyn Garden City, UK1 contribution
Aug 2022 • Friends
Every Staff should know what Platform of any Train that the Passenger would need 30 Minutes Before the Train Departs.
This also Includes the Time Tables so Passengers can get their Train at the Right Platform on Time.
Today the Staff were Not well Prepared as too was the Time Table on the Screens.
This also Includes the Time Tables so Passengers can get their Train at the Right Platform on Time.
Today the Staff were Not well Prepared as too was the Time Table on the Screens.
Written August 29, 2022
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John M
1 contribution
Dec 2022 • Solo
The most ridiculous railway station ever!! All I want to do is goto to Stevenage! Why don’t you just go from the same area, instead you have king X St Pancras and King’s Cross. Platform 1-8 or platform B. Totally totally confusing unless you use it every day. Stupid system, typical Britain though, a complete mess like everything.
Written December 21, 2022
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Linny105
436421392 contributions
Sep 2019
I use this station for travel to and from family visits in Yorkshire. Extremely busy, but my trains have always been on time. Facilities are good and for whimsy, there's always Platform 9 3/4 and the Harry Potter shop..
Written October 23, 2019
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LostALot22
Chicago, IL11,146 contributions
Nov 2018 • Business
There is a very large train and bus station. It's fairly clean and contains some shops and places to eat. It has the Harry Potter store. I didn't really find it that interesting.
Written December 23, 2018
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Jeanette H
65 contributions
Sep 2018
Although this modern station is nothing like the original, it does have the Platform 93/4 and the Harry Potter shop. We often travel to st Pancras and go up the stairs and across the road just for this.
Written November 13, 2018
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Katerina D
Piraeus, Greece32 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
We were there just to take a picture of the 9 3/4 platform. There was a huge line of fans waiting to take a picture from the professional photographen. I would, actually, prefer to take my own picture without paying for it.
Written November 27, 2014
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FaboFinds
Paris, France179 contributions
Nov 2012
We were on our way through Kings Cross and we decided to check out Kings Cross. We had heard that there was a luggage trolly from the Harry Potter films. We were not disappointed. When we arrived there were a few different tourists getting their pictures taken with the trolly!
How fun and a must see for any Harry Potter fan!
How fun and a must see for any Harry Potter fan!
Written March 18, 2013
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Gabriella C
22 contributions
olá, tem que pagar algum valor para tirar a foto na plataforma 9 3/4? quanto?
Kristi S
Colorado24 contributions
Hello, we will be staying in this area at the end of this month (July 2017) and are looking for something to do for our daughter's 8th birthday. We'll be returning from Stonehenge early that afternoon, but want to do something special for her, whether it be a fun (kid-friendly) dinner, park, shopping, etc. We also have a 12 year old and a 2 year old with us so kid-friendly activities are a must. Thanks for any suggestions you are able to provide!
badmintontim
Hastings, UK4,539 contributions
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Raoh-wan-wan
Japan41 contributions
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