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A Guide to Traveling London through King's Cross Station

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For visiting London, proximity to King's Cross is the perfectlocation. An intersection of six tube lines, including theNorthern, Picadilly, and Circle Lines, to name a few, can getyou virtually anywhere from King's Cross. King's Cross is also atrain terminal, in the case that you are planning to visit thenorth of the UK. But let's not get off track and get back toseeing London via King's Cross. London, the cultural melting potthat it is, offers amazing and varied shops of anything youcould desire. Located near the major shopping zones of London,both commercial and artisan, King's Cross is a convenient placefor a shopping tour in London. The city is also a magnet forgreat and creative minds, as is well known by all the thinkers,writers and artists who both came to and from London. The widerange of museums and galleries reflects this intellectualbreeding ground, and again, King's Cross is a skip, hop and ajump away from many of these world-class museums. Lessconventional tours to start from King's Cross could include around of the city's parks, exploring the wide web of the tubeitself, or the nearby nightlife hotspots. So, whether it'sshopping, rich culture, or any fun explorations that you'reafter, King's Cross will guide you there quickly andefficiently. For the shoppers! Have an early and heartybreakfast (you will need the energy) and put yourself on theNorthern Line, heading for Camden Town, where you will find openair markets selling art, crafts, clothes, accessories and muchmore. It's best to spend time here in the morning, as the areaisn't the safest at night. After you've stocked up on originalcraft gifts at the market, head back to your hotel, drop themoff, and back on the tube! Via the Picadilly Line, head towardsCovent Garden, a famous indoor market, and the surrounding area,full of boutiques, shops, and nice cafes. This picturesquemarket makes a nice lunch stop, with some cozy restaurantsnearby. Picadilly Circus comes next: very commercialized, withmany well-known brand stores. Picadilly is a fun place to returnto at night, as the lights and pubs draw partiers to them likemoths to the flame! Head on to Knightsbridge to see the worldfamous Harrod's Department store. After this detour, it's on toOxford Circus to join the crowded throng admiring and buying theriches of Oxford Street, which is equivalent to New York's FifthAve, a street of fancy department stores interspersed with chicshopping boutiques. If your spending needs are still notsatiated, check out other markets, such as Portobello, or justby walking through London, you will find hidden gems of storesthroughout the city. If, however, Oxford Street sums up theshopping day nicely for you, head


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back into the Oxford Circustube, and the Victoria Line will conveniently take you rightback to King's Cross. For the culture seeker, you will start your day heading in theopposite direction of the shopper. Head south on the PicadillyLine to Russell Square, and just a few blocks south of the shadysquare is the British Museum. After your explorations, you mayalso enjoy Covent Garden for its history and theater - check outthe listings as they may draw you back in the evening. Nearby isTrafalgar Square, home of the National Gallery. From here,continue on to Green Park, and gasp at the size and beauty ofBuckingham Palace. Changing of the Guard takes place nearby, socheck the season's schedule if you are interested. Slide downthe Jubilee Line to Southwark, and enjoy the neighboring TateModern and Globe Theatre. Make your way back north of the riverto Tower Hill, and explore London's Tower. Take the Circle lineback to King's Cross to conclude the cultural loop. The adventurer who wants to learn the city by randomly comingacross the interesting things may enjoy traveling from park topark, always great for people watching and discovering the widevariety of London's inhabitants. Regents, Hyde, Green, and St.James Parks are the main ones, each with distinctivepersonalities. The Tube itself is extremely interesting, andit's worth reading the entertaining advertisements of the tube,listen to some talented and not-so-talented musicians, pick outwho the tourists are and who the natives are... the tube can bereally enjoyable during your voyage. Take advantage of being inthis unique London sub world! King's Cross is also nearby toLeicester Square and Picadilly, both popular night out areas. Ortry traveling round Circle line and seeing how many pubs you canmanage to stop at... after which, see if you manage to find yourway back to King's Cross on this concentric line! King's Cross,recently made famous through Harry Potter's platform 9 ¾, ismore than a fictitious train platform. It's a station thatliterally will get you anywhere in London (and beyond) veryconveniently. If you're visiting London to shop, to learn itsculture, or just to explore it for face value, King's Cross isthe best starting and ending point. You will get to where youneed to go quickly, and at the end of the long day, you won'thave to wait long to be back at your London home, sweet home. About the author: This article was written by Pat Stevens with support from TheJesmond Dene Hotel, an inviting bed and breakfast convenientlylocated in close proximity to King's Cross station. To learnmore about how bed and breakfasts can add to your travelexperience, please visit http://www.jesmonddenehotel.co.uk/

Written by: Pat Stevens

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