Kings Cross

Kings Cross is a district in central London, lying partly in the Camden and Islington borough of London. Ideally situated in the heart of London, the place is easily accessible from all London towns. The district is conveniently connected to the major railway stations namely St Pancras International and Kings Cross station. Travelers may also avail of the frequent bus service, which run on a regular basis from London Bridge, Victoria, Trafalgar Square, Liverpool Street, Paddington and Farringdon.

Brief History

Kings Cross was originally known as Battle Bridge. It is believed that a serious battle between the Iceni and the Romans took place. Therefore Kings Cross was named after the bridge built on River Fleet. Kings Cross is believed to be inhabited first by the Romans. The Brill, a Roman camp in the name of Julius Caesar bear testimony to the Roman settlement in London. With times passing on the area became home to most designers and artists. Besides, the place also houses various offices, cultural establishments like British Library and The London Canal Museum.

Historical Importance of the Place

The various monuments in Kings Cross add to the historical importance of this London district. The St Pancras church is one of the oldest churches in Britain. The Kings Cross Railway Station is the oldest railway station, which was established in the year 1852. The century old station was designed by the architect, Lewis Cubitt. Many tourists visit Kings Cross to see its architectural excellence. The place is also home to many trade union head offices and the Gagosian Gallery. The station became more famous after being mentioned in writer J.K. Rowling’s ‘Harry potter’ many a times. Apart from its mention in 'Harry Potter', many films and videos have also been shot here.

Attractions near Kings Cross

Some of the noted attractions which are situated near to Kings Cross in London include:

• Camley Street Natural Park
• Camden Town hall
• London Canal Museum
• The British Library

Kings Cross Restaurants

There are a number of restaurants in and around Kings Cross. The restaurants of Kings Cross are popular for serving variety of mouth wavering traditional and international cuisines. Some of the noted restaurants of Kings Cross are:

• Ektoras Taverna-Ph no: 01813657379, Address: 141 Station Road, London, N22 7ST.
• Vrisaki Kebab House-Ph no: 018 188 129 20, Address: 73 Myddleton Road, London, N22 8LZ
• Bejoy Tandoori Restaurant-Ph no: 01818881268, Address: 78 Bounds Green Road, London, N11 2EU
• Paneri Greek Tavern-Ph no: 01818883111, Address: 340 High Road, London, N22 8JW.

Kings Cross Hotels

Accommodation at Kings Cross is available in various hotels, apartments, guest houses and lodges. Some of the well-known Kings Cross Hotels includes:

Holiday Inn Kings Cross Hotel
1 Kings Cross Road,
Kings Cross,
London.

Travelodge Farringdon
10-42 Kings Cross Road,
Kings Cross,
London

Travelodge Kings Cross Royal Scot
100 Kings Cross Road,
Kings Cross,
London

Comfort Inn and Suites Kings Cross
31 - 33 Argyle Street,
Kings Cross,
London

Transportation The central London district, Kings Cross can be easily accessed by three railway and tube stations. They are:

• St Pancras Station
• King's Cross st. Pancras Tube Station
• Euston Station
• King's Cross Station

London Districts

Barnes	Battersea	Borough	Bow
Brixton	Canary Wharf	Central London	Chiswick
Clapham	East	Hampstead	Highbury
Highgate	Kingscross	Knightsbridge	Marylebone
Muswell Hill	North London	Notting Hill	Portobello
Primrosehill	Queens Park	Rainham	Soho
South London	Stoke Newington	Stratford	Twickenham
Wanstead	Wembley	West London	Wimbledon
Winchmore Hill

Last Updated on 28 march 2013