Sunday, July 10, 2011

A List Of The Most Exciting 5 Activities To Go And See In Kings Cross .

By Marisol Everett


There are many activities that you and your family can do in and around the kings cross area of London. This is not only because it has a tube station, international rail link and domestic rail link but it is also within walking distance of a number of fantastic activities. In order to access the great opportunities provided by Kings cross it is recommended that you stay within the surrounding area. A Kings cross hotel is easy to find and can be done on a budget.

The first must see activity is the Shaw theatre. As it is located within walking distance of Kings Cross hotels and hotels near St Pancras it is easily accessible. The theatre was named after famous novelist, playwright and critic George Bernard Shore. As the theatre is located near Euston road and the St Pancras Chambers it is within walking distance of the station. The Library first opened its doors in 1971; its original purpose was to be a purpose built theatre for the British library. It is consistently hired by independent theatre companies and is very popular with New York based producers making it a must see if you are staying in a Kings Cross hotel.

The second fantastic sight near the Kings Cross Hotels is the London Canal museum. The museum tells the story of London's man made canals once used as Britons superhighways. The canals were able to link London to the rest of Britain stretching as far north as York and Leeds. A highlight of any trip to the museum is examining the famous ice wells. Looking down them gives you a chance to immerse yourself in London's rich history.

Thirdly you need to visit the British Library. It began its move from the British Museum to the post modern red brick where it now sits in 1992, after being commissioned by Margret Thatcher. Within the library there are over 12 million books and manuscripts. The library contains some of the most rare and valuable manuscripts in the world and is home to the Magna Carte. It is often home to a number of art and scientific exhibitions which are incredibly interesting. This is a central part of London's rich history and a must see for heritage lovers.

The forth place on the list of must see activities around kings cross is Trafalgar square. It is easily and cheaply accessible by underground. The square is in the heart of London and is one of the city's most vibrant places to visit. The square as a number of fantastic sites to see such as Nelsons Column, The Trafalgar lions and the Forth Plinth ( a huge recreation of Nelsons flagship ).

The Natural history museum is the last place that you need to visit. It is situated next to Hide Park and easily accessible using the London Underground. The museum is home to a large collection of life and earth science. It is famous for its exhibition of dinosaur skeletons and its fabulous architecture.




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