YOURGUIDETOKINGS CROSS
KINGS CROSS LONDON
Location, Living, Lifestyle.
Best known for the transport links of St Pancras International and the neo-gothic architecture of the Renaissance Hotel, Kings Cross is one of London’s most visited cultural hotspots. Combining heritage with modernity amidst the hustle and bustle of central London life, the area plays host to an eclectic mix of culture. Ranging from Camden to Islington, this is the ONYX guide to the best that Kings Cross and its surrounding areas have to offer.
KINGS CROSS LONDON
The Lighterman
Renaissance Hotel
House of Illustration
SMUG
Drink Shop Do
Mornington Terrace
St Pancras International
Lethaby Gallery
Soane Museum
Jazz Cafe
Caravan
Drake & Morgan
Half Cup
Renaissance Hotel
KINGS CROSS LONDON
On the banks of Regent’s Canal in Kings Cross stands ONYX Apartments, 117 beautifully designed one, two and three bedroom apartments. A vibrant and culturally rich area, regeneration in the 1990s has seen a surge in hospitality and culture in Kings Cross. With its many green spaces in the heart of central London and connections to the rest of the city, Kings Cross is the perfect place to call home.
Koko
Dishoom
House of Illustration
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St Pancras International Station
Hansom Hall
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Spiritland Café 49 Café The Breakfast Club Kipferl Café & KitchenDrink, Shop and DoCafé OZ The Coffee Works Project Sunday Notes Café Yumchaa Bloomsbury Coffee House, German Gymnasium Niven’s Café and delicatessenPatisserie ValerieLeya’sPompidou Half Cup Café Camden Coffee House Campbell’s Canal Café
EDUCATION Central Saint Martins Royal Veterinary CollegeUniversity College LondonKing’s College London Constituent London School of Economics University of Westminster London Business School International Regent High SchoolMaria Fidelis Catholic School Elizabeth Garrett Anderson School King’s Cross Academy St Marylebone CE School City of London School Camden School for Girls
SHOPPING WaitroseThe Spiritland ShopCoal Drops YardNike The British Library Bookshop Runner’s Need FRAME Fitness Shop Rokit Annie’s Vintage Clothes Atelier Abigail Ahern DiverseSmug General Eyewear Primrose Hill Books Folk Womens Colibri Fashion BoutiqueIrregular Choice St Pancras International In-Residence
OUTDOORS Camley Street Natural Park Lewis Cubitt Park Handyside Gardens Gasholder ParkThe Skip GardenPancras Square Gibson Square Park Coram’s FieldGranary Square
CULTURE House of Illustration Lethaby Gallery Gagosian Gallery King’s Place Gallery Fiumano Projects Platform Theatre Shaw Theatre Only Connect Theatre Wellcome CollectionThe Foundling Museum Canal Museum The Dairy Art Centre Bloomsbury TheatreThe Crypt Gallery Sir John Soane’s Museum The PlaceThe British MuseumThe Zabludowicz Collection Jewish Museum Camden People’s Theatre Cubitt Gallery And Studios
BARS/CLUBSSimmons Bar GNH barBig Chill House Searcy’s Champagne Bar The Islington Town HouseThe Star of KingsVOCThe Harrison Gastro Pub Megaro BarEGG London Koko Scala FabricThe Jazz Cafe
RESTAURANTS Karpo GrillGranger and CoRotundaCaravanLa Regina Camino Plum and Spilt Milk The Gilbert Scott Bar Pepito The Driver The Lighterman Casa Mama Foodilic The Blues KitchenRossopomodoro La PatagoniaJamon Jamon Mildreds Camden Cote BrasserieMildred'sOldroydAfghan Kitchen Restaurant Vivo Ottolenghi Smokehouse Chilango DishoomDrake & Morgan
HOTELS Great Northern Hotel Hotel MegaroSt Pancras Renaissance Hotel Pullman London St PancrasThe Judd Hotel The Wesley Hotel Thistle Euston Hotel George HotelThe Principal London Melia White HouseRadisson Blu Ambassadors BloomsburyPark Plaza Sherlock Holme
MARKETS The Real Food MarketKERB, Kings CrossCanopy MarketThe Cally MarketThe King’s Cross Food AssemblyCamden MarketChapel Market Camden Passage Market Kings Cross Academy St Marylebone CE School City of London School Camden School for Girls
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DRINK, SHOP AND DO All-day café and shop, also stages evening craft classesKings Cross, N1 9DX
drinkshopdo.com
CAFÉ OZ English café serving an all day breakfast menuKings Cross, N1 9BU
THE COFFEE WORKS
PROJECT
Trendy café serving artisan coffee, sandwiches and cakes Islington, N1 8EG
coffeeworksproject.com
CAMPBELL’S
CANAL CAFÉ
Contemporary, vegetarian friendly caféCamden, NW1 8QS
ORIGIN
UK speciality coffee roasterKings Cross, NW1 2DB
origincoffee.co.uk
NOTES CAFÉ
Coffee roasters and wine bar serving breakfast, lunch and dinner Kings Cross, N1C 4AG
notes-uk.co.uk
YUMCHAA
A wide variety of teas and large outdoor courtyardKings Cross, N1C 4AA
yumchaa.com
BLOOMSBURY
COFFEE HOUSE
Cosy hangout serving cooked breakfast, simple lunch and homemade cakes in basement vintage settingKings Cross, WC1H 9RE
bloomsburycoffeehouse.co.uk
POMPIDOU Intimate café offering a French inspired menu Kings Cross, N1 9NR
NIVEN’S CAFÉ AND
DELICATESSEN Serving breakfast, sandwiches and cakes Kings Cross, WC1X 9BN
nivensfinefood.com
PATISSERIE VALERIE Long-standing chain patisserie serving coffee and light meals, plus fancy pastries and cakes Kings Cross, N1C 4AL
patisserie-valerie.co.uk
LEYAS Trendy coffee shop serving coffee and artisan baked goodsCamden, NW1 0JH
leyas.co.uk
CAMDEN COFFEE HOUSE
Casual spot serving tea and coffee made with freshly roasted beans, plus snacksCamden, NW1 9DP
camdencoffeehouse.co.uk
Start your perfect weekend with a stroll down to Judd Street and enjoy a breakfast at Half Cup, or grab a coffee and pastry at the Bloomsbury Coffee House. Whether a lazy weekend brunch or a breakfast on the go, here’s our pick of the best places to kick-start your day in Kings Cross.
Yumchaa Tea
Half Cup
Sunday
Notes Café
Drink, Shop & Do
Origin
CAFÉS HALF CUP
Independent café with pendant lights and murals, for gourmet coffees, breakfasts and light mealsKings Cross, WC1H 9NT
halfcup.co.uk
49 CAFÉ
Simple café serving a variety of sandwiches, baguettes and bagels Bloomsbury, WC1N 1AP
THE BREAKFAST CLUB Quirky café serving English & American breakfasts and burgers Islington, N1 8EA
thebreakfastclubcafes.com
KIPFERL CAFÉ &
KITCHEN Austrian coffeehouse and kitchen Islington, N1 8ED kipferl.co.uk
SUNDAY
Intimate café serving modern British brunch and dinnerBarnsbury, N1 1DA
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MARKETSFrom biodynamic produce to secondhand furniture, the plethora of markets in Kings Cross offer something to suit every visitor’s taste. With the famous markets of Camden Town just a short walk away, whether your a foodie or a bargain hunter, Kings Cross and its neighbouring areas have something for everyone.
CAMDEN MARKET Over 1000 shops and stalls selling fashion, music, art and food Daily 10am – 7pm Camden, NW1 8AF
camdenmarket.com
CHAPEL MARKET Market selling fruit, vegetables and fish, household goods and cheap clothes Tuesday to Saturday 9am – 6pm Sundays 8.30am – 4pm
Islington, N1 9EX
CAMDEN PASSAGE MARKET Antique market selling pottery, art deco jewellery and other eclectic antiques Open 9am – 6pm on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 10am – 6pm on Fridays and Sunday 11am – 6pm Islington, N1 8EA camdenpassageislington.co.uk
THE REAL FOOD MARKET Market for producers who rear, grow and produce their own high quality artisanal produce Wednesday to Friday 12 – 7pm Kings Cross, N1 9AP
realfoodfestival.co.uk/markets
KERB Street food market with stalls offering varied international cuisine and sweet treats Wednesday – Friday, 11.30am – 2pm Kings Cross, N1C 4AA kerbfood.com
CANOPY MARKET Fresh produce, unique designs, serious sounds, delicious food. Last weekend of every month Kings Cross, N1C 4BH kingscross.co.uk/canopy-market
THE CALLY MARKET Eclectic street market selling food, produce, arts and crafts Every Saturday 10am – 4pm Islington, N1 1EF thecallymarket.com
THE KINGS CROSS FOOD ASSEMBLY Online marketplace for farmers and local food producers. Pickup on Sundays from 1 – 3pm Kings Cross, N1 9DN
thefoodassembly.com
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KERB - Camden
The Real Food Market
Camden Passage Market
SHOPPINGBoutique retailers and well-known high street brands line the brick arches of St Pancras International adding a touch of glamour to shopping on the go. For a new shopping experience Coal Drops Yard will open in 2018 hosting 100,000 sq ft of shops, cafes, bars and restaurants. Alongside all of its bustling shopping precincts, Kings Cross and its neighbouring areas host an eclectic mix of indie hidden gems for the boutique shopper.
RUNNER’S NEED Specialist in running shoes and equipment Kings Cross, N1 9JP
runnersneed.com
FRAME FITNESS SHOP Sportswear shop stocking brands such as Nike and Sweaty Betty Kings Cross, N1C 4AS
moveyourframe.com
SPIRITLAND
As well as being a café and bar, Spiritland sells a selection of music on vinyl and CD Kings Cross, N1C 4AB
spiritland.com
ANNIE’S VINTAGE
CLOTHES
Trendy vintage clothing boutique for quirky finds Islington, N1 8ED
anniesvintageclothing.co.uk
ST PANCRAS
INTERNATIONAL
STATION
John Lewis/ Cath Kidston/ Fatface/Links/ Mac/ Oliver Bonas/ Monsoon/Boots/ M&S/ Whistles/ WHSmith
COAL DROPS YARD
Opening in 2018, the converted coal store will host 100,000 sq ft of retail spaceKings Cross, N1C 4AB
coaldropsyard.com
NIKE
Two storey Nike ‘neighbourhood’ store Kings Cross, N1C 4AG
nike.com
THE BRITISH LIBRARY
BOOKSHOP Bookshop located within the British LibraryKings Cross, NW1 2DB
bl.uk/shop
ATELIER ABIGAIL AHERN
Interiors, design and decor boutiqueIslington, N1 8LN
abigailahern.com
DIVERSE
Women’s designer clothing and fashion Islington, NW5 2HP
diverseclothing.com
SMUG
Designer homeware, kitchenware and stationary shopIslington, N1 8EA
ifeelsmug.com
GENERAL EYEWEAR
Flagship store selling designer frames and sunglasses Camden, NW1 8AH
generaleyewear.com
PRIMROSE HILL BOOKS
Bookshop stocking new and used books Primrose Hill, NW1 8XL
primrosehillbooks.com
IN-RESIDENCE
Lifestyle store with a focus on the elegantCamden Passage, N1 0PD
FOLK WOMENS
Contemporary designer casual-wear brand Holborn, WC1N 3NB
folkclothing.com
COLIBRI FASHION
BOUTIQUE
Multibrand women’s fashion boutique Angel, N1 1QP
colibrifashion.com
HOBBS
Small boutique stocking high-end casual-wearIslington, N1 2TU
hobbs.co.uk
IRREGULAR CHOICE
Fashion boutique stocking shoes, boots, handbags and jewelleryCamden, NW1 8AB
irregularchoice.com
WAITROSE
One of London’s largest branches situated in a beautifully restored historic train shedKings Cross, N1C 4BZ
waitrose.com/kingscross
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HANDYSIDE GARDENS
Beautifully landscaped pocket park with children’s play areaKings Cross, N1C 4UZ
PANCRAS SQUARE
A public square at the gateway to Kings CrossKings Cross, N1C 4AU
GIBSON SQUARE PARK
Beautifully kept archetypal garden squareIslington, N1 0RA
With 26 acres of parks, squares and open space, Kings Cross is home to some of the vastest and most beautiful green spaces in the whole of London. Camley Street Natural Park’s urban nature reserve is the perfect place to spend a sunny afternoon exploring nature and the astroturf steps of Granary Square are perfect for a lunchtime sunspot. For a family day out, visit Coram’s Field for one of the best playgrounds in London boasting sand pits and a duck pond.
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CAMLEY STREET NATURAL PARK
Urban nature reserve in Central London Kings Cross, N1C 4PW
LEWIS CUBITT PARK
A new green park for Kings Cross Kings Cross, N1C 4UZ
GASHOLDER PARK A beautiful new park set on the banks of the Regent’s Canal King’s Cross, N1C 4AB
CORAM’S FIELDS
Seven acre playground and park for children and young people Kings Cross, WC1N 1DN
THE SKIP GARDEN
A green oasis with wild flowers, vegetables, herbs and beehivesKings Cross, N1C 4AQ
BATTLE BRIDGE PLACE
Suited to events that require a high profile, high footfall and a diverse target demographic Kings Cross, WC1H 8NN
House of Illustration by Paul Grover
Regent’s CanalGranary Square
Battle Bridge Place
Camden Lock
CULTUREKings Cross is home to a thriving arts and culture scene. Alongside its famous institutions such as King's Place, the British Library and the Wellcome Collection is an array of exciting contemporary art galleries and independent theatres. Among them, the Gagosian gallery showcases an exciting roster of contemporary art, and the Shaw Theatre is the place for drama, dance and musical theatre.
THE CRYPT GALLERYKings Cross, NW1 2BA
cryptgallery.org
BLOOMSBURY THEATREKings Cross, WC1X 9JD
thebloomsbury.com
THE DAIRY
ART CENTRE Kings Cross, WC1N 1PG
dairyartcentre.org.uk
WELLCOME COLLECTION Bloomsbury, NW1 2BE
wellcomecollection.org
PANCRAS SQUARE
LIBRARYKings Cross, N1C 4AG
V&ASouth Kensington, SW7 2RL
vam.ac.uk
TATE MODERNBankside, SE1 9TG
tate.org.uk
SOMERSET HOUSEStrand, WC2R 1LA
somersethouse.org.uk
BARBICANBarbican, EC2Y 8DS
barbican.org.uk
HOUSE OF
ILLUSTRATIONKings Cross, N1C 4BH
houseofillustration.org.uk
LETHABY GALLERY Kings Cross, N1C 4AA
arts.ac.uk
GAGOSIAN GALLERYKings Cross, WC1X 9JD
gagosian.com
PLATFORM THEATREKings Cross, N1C 4AA
csmevents.co.uk
KING’S PLACEKings Cross, N1 9AG
kingsplace.co.uk
FIUMANO PROJECTSKings Cross, WC1X 0HF
fiumanoprojects.com
CANDID ARTS TRUST Angel, EC1V 1NQ
candidarts.com
CUBITT ARTISTS
Islington, N1 9HH
cubittartists.org.uk
GRANARY BUILDINGKings Cross, N1C 4AA
kingscross.co.uk
granary-square
THE PLACE Kings Cross, WC1H 9PY
theplace.org.uk
SHAW THEATREKings Cross, NW1 2AJ
shaw-theatre.com
ONLY CONNECT
THEATREKings Cross, WC1X 0LR
onlyconnect.london
CANAL MUSEUMKings Cross, N1 9RT
canalmuseum.org.uk
ST PANCRAS
OLD CHURCHKings Cross, NW1 1UL
posp.co.uk
THE LONDON EYEWaterloo, SE1 7PB
londoneye.com
NATURAL HISTORY
MUSEUMSouth Kensington, SW7 5BD
nhm.ac.uk
THE FOUNDLING
MUSEUMBloomsbury WC1N 1AZ
foundlingmuseum.org.uk
SIR JOHN SOANEHolborn WC2A 3BP
soane.org
THE BRITISH LIBRARYKings Cross NW1 2DB
bl.uk
London Canal Museum
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Sir John Soane Museum Courtesy of Sir John Soane’s Museum
Lethaby Gallery
House of Illustration
British Library
Wellcome Collection © Rubio Arauna Studio, Rai Pinto Studio. Picture by Victòria Gil
RESTAURANTS LA REGINA
Modern Italian restaurantKings Cross, NW1 2SA
laregina.co.uk
CAMINO
Tapas menu and Spanish winesKings Cross, N1 9FD
camino.uk.com
PLUM AND SPILT MILK
All day modern British menu inside the Great Northern HotelKings Cross, N1C 4TB
plumandspiltmilk.com
THE GILBERT SCOTT
Modern British menu in grand dining room of Victorian Railway HotelKings Cross, NW1 2AR
thegilbertscott.com
GERMAN GYMNASIUM Former gym turned into an all day restaurant and bar serving Mittel-European cuisine Kings Cross, N1C 4BU
germangymnasium.com
DISHOOM
Indian street food restaurant serving Bombay-style dishes with authentic décorKings Cross, N1C 4AB
dishoom.com
BAR PEPITO
Rustic Andalusian-style bar with exposed ceiling beams, for Spanish wines, cured meats and cheesesKings Cross, N1 9DF
camino.uk.com
THE DRIVER
Gastropub with industrial and vintage touches, chic dining room and roof terrace with sofas Kings Cross, N1 9RY
driverlondon.co.uk
THE LIGHTERMAN
Slickly designed, minimalist modern British gastropub with big windows and a canal-side alfresco barKings Cross, N1C 4BH
thelighterman.co.uk
MILDRED’S
Modern vegan and vegetarian restaurantKings Cross, N1 9JP
mildreds.co.uk
FOODILIC
Snug café with natural wood tables and stools, for breakfasts, sandwiches, salads and vegan dishesKings Cross, N1 9JY
foodilic.com
DRAKE & MORGAN
Day time brunch menu and bottomless Bloody Mary’sKings Cross, N1C 4AG
drakeandmorgan.co.uk
CASA MAMMA
Classic Italian dishes served in a tiled dining room with stone paved floors and hanging tapestriesKings Cross, WC1X 8PX
casamamma.co.uk
KARPO GRILL Modern and seasonal Anglo-Italian cuisine, all day diningKings Cross, NW1 2SD
karpo.co.uk
GRANGER AND CO
Global cuisine in a light and airy restaurantKings Cross, N1C 4AG
grangerandco.com
ROTUNDA
Classic British cuisine including a Sunday brunch menuKings Cross, N1 9AG
rotundabarandrestaurant.co.uk
THE GREEK LARDER
All day Greek menu and on-site deliKings Cross, N1C 4AS
thegreeklarder.co.uk
CARAVAN
Warehouse style restaurant serving breakfast and brunchKings Cross, N1C 4AA
caravanrestaurants.co.uk
Dining options in Kings Cross are unlimited. With cuisines ranging from European to South American, there is something for everyone. For a perfect end to the weekend head down to Plum and Spilt Milk for a fine dining experience or for vegetarian and vegan options take a stroll down to Foodilic and treat yourself to a selection of raw vegan delights.
Camino
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Rotunda
German Gymnasium
The Lighterman
Drake & Morgan
Caravan
SIMMONS BAR
Late night cocktail bar situated 1 minute walk from Kings Cross Underground Kings Cross, N1 9DT
simmonsbar.co.uk
GNH BAR Sleek hotel bar with delicate chandeliers, serving professionally mixed cocktails and a global menuKings Cross, N1C 4TB
gnhbar.com
BIG CHILL HOUSE Laid-back bar club with basement and roof terrace, hosting busy and eclectic DJ programmeKings Cross, N1 9NL
wearebigchill.com/house
SEARCY’S
CHAMPAGNE BAR Champagne bar located in St Pancras InternationalKings Cross, N1C 4QP
searcysstpancras.co.uk
THE ISLINGTON
TOWN HOUSE Petite bar for live music seven nights a weekIslington, N1 0RW
islingtontownhouse.co.uk
THE STAR OF KINGS
Relaxed pub with striking graffiti wall, terrace and basement club hosting live music and DJsKings Cross, N1 0AX
starofkings.co.uk
VOC Named after the Dutch East India Company, this smart bar serves innovative punches and a grill menu Kings Cross, N1 9AW
voc-london.co.uk
THE HARRISON Traditional pub and live music venue Kings Cross, WC1H 8JF
harrisonbar.co.uk
MEGARO BAR Hotel bar with velvet drapes, banquettes and leather directors’ chairs, serving original cocktails Kings Cross, NW1 2SD
sphg.co.uk/megaro-bar/
EGG LONDON
Full on, warehouse-style club with outdoor spaces and 24-hour licence for all-night dance parties Kings Cross, N7 9AX
egglondon.co.uk
KOKO Concert venue and former theatre in Camden TownCamden, NW1 7JE
koko.uk.com
SCALA
Eclectic live music and club night calendar in multi-purpose venue with 4 levels and 2 dance floorsKings Cross, N1 9NL
scala.co.uk
FABRIC 3 massive spaces host resident and guest DJs playing drum and bass, dubstep, house and technoClerkenwell, EC1M 6HJ
fabriclondon.com
THE JAZZ CAFÉ Intimate venue for jazz, soul, reggae and more from homegrown and international starsCamden, NW1 7PG
thejazzcafelondon.com
ELECTRIC BALLROOM Famous performance venue and indoor market located in Camden Camden, NW1 8QP
thejazzcafelondon.com
SPIRITLAND Café and workspace by day serving breakfast and lunch Kings Cross, N1C 4AB
spiritland.com
BARS / CLUBSOnce an underused industrial wasteland, Kings Cross is being transformed into one of London’s most vibrant and energetic social hubs with some of the city’s best bars and nightclubs opening their doors to the public. Add to this a selection of London’s more traditional bars and pubs and you’ve got everything you need for a perfect night out in the city. There’s plenty of choice for the cocktail lover including GNH and Searcy's Champagne Bar. For live music check out Scala located in the centre of Kings Cross or venture further afield for some of Camden’s famous venues including the recently relaunched Jazz Café.
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Koko
Big Chill House
Jazz Café
Searcy’s Champagne Bar
Simmons Bar
Spiritland
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KINGS CROSS LONDON
HOTELS
ST PANCRAS RENAISSANCE HOTELKings Cross, NW1 2AR
stpancraslondon.com
GREAT NORTHERN HOTELKings Cross, N1C 4TB
gnhlondon.com
HOTEL MEGAROKings Cross, WC1H 8AB
hotelmegaro.co.uk
ST GEORGE HOTELKings Cross, WC1H 9EL
stgeorge-hotel.net
PARK PLAZA SHERLOCK HOLMESMarylebone, W1U 6LJ
parkplazasherlockholmes.com
There are countless accommodation options for family and friends visiting the area. Among them are the famous Great Northern and St Pancras Renaissance Hotels, both symbols of the city’s heritage. Just a short journey to Camden and Bloomsbury holds some of the city’s best luxury accommodation; here are our picks of the best.
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THE JUDD HOTELKings Cross, WC1H 9QS
juddhotelbloomsbury.com
THE WESLEY HOTELKings Cross, NW1 2EZ
thewesley.co.uk
THISTLE EUSTON HOTELKings Cross, NW1 2LP
thistle.com
MELIA WHITE HOUSEKings Cross, NW1 3UP
melia.com
RADISSON BLUKings Cross, W1T 5AY
radissonblu.com
AMBASSADORS BLOOMSBURYBloomsbury, WC1H 0HX
ambassadors.co.uk
PULLMANKings Cross, NW1 2AJ
pullmanhotels.com
THE PRINCIPAL LONDONKings Cross, WC1B 5BE
phcompany.com
Renaissance Hotel
Renaissance Hotel
Megaro Hotel
River Thames
Euston
MorningtonCrescent
Camden Town
Camden Road
Russell Square
Angel
Essex Road
Haggerston
Hoxton
Holborn
Covent Garden
Chancery Lane
TempleBlackfriars
Cannon Street
St. Pauls
City Thameslink
Monument
Bank
MoorgateBarbican
Farringdon
Kings Cross
St Pancras International
Old Street
Liverpool Street
Shoreditch High Street
Tower Hill
Fenchurch Street
Aldgate
Leicester Square
Piccadilly Circus
Charing Cross
Embankment
Green Park
Goodge Street
Oxford Circus
Bond StreetMarble Arch
TottenhamCourt Road
Euston Square
Warren Street
Great Portland Street
Regent’s ParkBaker Street
OnyxApartments
Clerkenwell Road
Theobalds Road
Clerkenwell Road
Roseber
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Grays Inn Road
Kings Cross Road
Euston Road
Eversholt Street
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York Way
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Southhampton Row
Bloomsbury Street
Holborn
Oxford St
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EDUCATION CENTRAL SAINT MARTINSWorld leading centre for art and design education and
constituent college of University of the Arts London
arts.ac.uk/csm
ROYAL VETERINARY COLLEGEVeterinary School and constituent college providing
teaching in veterinary medicine, science and nursing
rvc.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY COLLEGE LONDONIt’s the third-largest university in the UK by total
enrolment and is one of the world’s leading universities
ucl.ac.uk
KING'S COLLEGE LONDONResearch and teaching university
kcl.ac.uk
LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS
Teaching and research across the full range of social,
political and economic sciences
lse.ac.uk
UNIVERSITY OF WESTMINSTER
Public university; its antecedent institution is the Royal
Polytechnic Institution
westminster.ac.uk
LONDON BUSINESS SCHOOLInternational business school and a constituent college
of the federal University of London
london.edu.com
UNIVERSITIES
Kings Cross houses some of London’s most esteemed universities and colleges including world renowned art school Central Saint Martins, London School of Economics and a variety of other institutions for exemplary educational opportunities. For career opportunities, there are incredible company headquarters in the area including Google and The Guardian as well as great transport links for international education and business trips.
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REGENT HIGH SCHOOLregenthighschool.org.uk
MARIA FIDELIS CATHOLIC SCHOOLmariafidelis.camden.sch.uk
ELIZABETH GARRETT ANDERSON SCHOOL egaschool.co.uk
KINGS CROSS ACADEMYkingscrossacademy.org.uk
ST MARYLEBONE CE SCHOOL stmaryleboneschool.com
CITY OF LONDON SCHOOL cityoflondonschool.org.uk
CAMDEN SCHOOL FOR GIRLScamdengirls.camden.sch.uk
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EUROSTAR
Location. Living. Lifestyle.
Eurostar at St Pancras International offers the chance to take advantage of high-speed rail, meaning a business meeting, day trip or weekend break in Central Europe is directly accessible. The network connects London with Avignon, Brussels, Lille, Lyon, Marseille and Paris, Eurostar trains travel through the Channel Tunnel between the United Kingdom and France.
TRAVEL LINKS
1 hour 32 minutes to Birmingham †
32 minutes to Luton Airport STP
17 minutes to King's College London
11 minutes to Hyde Park
8 minutes to Liverpool Street
6 minutes to Leicester Square
5 minutes to Camden
2 minutes to Angel
2 hours 16 minutes to Paris (Eurostar)
44 minutes to Heathrow Airport†
19 minutes to Shoreditch High Street
11 minutes to Hampstead Heath
9 minutes to London Bridge
7 minutes to Bank (The City)
4 minutes to London Metropolitan University
2 minutes to University College London
3 minutes to The British Museum
6 minutes to Green Park
7 minutes to Primrose Hill
11 minutes to The British Library*
12 minutes to Knightsbridge
32 minutes to City Airport
50 minutes to Gatwick Airport †
4 hours 20 minutes to Edinburgh†
4 minutes to Oxford Street
6 minutes to Buckingham Palace
7 minutes to Central Saint Martins*
10 minutes to Regent's Park
12 minutes to Harrods
22 minutes to Canary Wharf
50 minutes to Stansted Airport†
2 hours 18 minutes to Manchester †
Location. Living. Lifestyle.
All travel times from Kings Cross underground to nearest landmark station unless otherwise stated*Walking only from 102 Camley Street (Google Maps) †Includes travel on National Rail STP Travel from St Pancras International Source: TFL Journey Planner (unless stated)
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