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YOURGUIDETOKINGS CROSS

KINGS CROSS LONDON

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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

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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

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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

Granary Square

Kings Cross Station

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Location. Living. Lifestyle.

KeyXxxx CAFÉS

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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MoorgateBarbican

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St Pancras International

Old Street

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Tower Hill

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Aldgate

Leicester Square

Piccadilly Circus

Embankment

Charing CrossGreen Park

Goodge Street

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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

Location. Living. Lifestyle.Location. Living. Lifestyle.

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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

Location. Living. Lifestyle.

KERB - Camden

The Real Food Market

Camden Passage Market

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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.

OUTDOORS

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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

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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

Location. Living. Lifestyle.

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

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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

Location. Living. Lifestyle.

Rotunda

German Gymnasium

The Lighterman

Drake & Morgan

Caravan

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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.

Location. Living. Lifestyle. Location. Living. Lifestyle.

Koko

Big Chill House

Jazz Café

Searcy’s Champagne Bar

Simmons Bar

Spiritland

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Location. Living. Lifestyle.

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.

Location. Living. Lifestyle.

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

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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

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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

Caladonian Rd

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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)

St Pancras International

St. Pancras International

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We would like to thank everybody that has featured in this guide. We really hope you enjoy your time working, playing and living in Kings Cross and the surrounding areas.

If you would like any further information or to book a viewing of the Onyx Apartments please contact Taylor Wimpey Central London at 020 3370 0867www.onyxapartments.co.uk

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