The Plentiful And Present Of Kings Cross Discussed

The area around Kings Cross used to have a terrible reputation for being rather down market and even as a red light district. However, since the 1990's lots of money has gone into the area. There are many redevelopment projects planned for the area. The train station being one of the most prevalent projects. Kings Cross station is one of the biggest in Europe.

In 2007, the Eurostar terminus appeared at St Pancras. This has increased the regeneration and cultural diversity of the area, with lots of new shops, bars and restaurants appearing. The old image is certainly in the past. London Kings Cross and St Pancras International stations are famous and have stood since the mid 1880's. They have a combined usage of nearly 50 million travellers per year.The area is also infamous for being in the Harry Potter books with platform 9, and have cashed in on this with a plaque and a baggage trolley seemingly appearing to go through a solid brick wall.

All the underground main lines including the Circle and Hammersmith are available from the main train station. Thus Kings Cross is a key zone 1 station. It is believed the new Chelsea-Hackney line will stop at the station. Kings Cross underground station is used by an amazing 66 million travellers every year. Anyone who has experienced Kings Cross underground station will tell you just how large and busy it is.

The area also has a number of attractions. Like the British Library which made its new home there in 1997. Camley Street Natural Park, is also close by which is a 2 acre urban nature reserve on the banks of the Regents Canal. For those interested, the London Canal Museum is open for the history of London Canals.

The area also boasts many luxurious hotels with excellent facilities and amenities. Or for the budget traveller, there are a large number of cheap hotels, which offer great value for money. Since most hotels are on the doorstep of the train station, they are brilliant for travelling. If you are coming from abroad, remember Kings Cross station is connected brilliantly to the UK as a whole.

This only touches the surface of all the great things to do in London. You can very easily plan your next visit and stay from the comfort of your arm chair. Making you have more time to spend doing what you want in Londons Kings Cross.

While in Kings Cross, if you are looking Kings Cross hotels accomodation check out the Wardonia Hotel .

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