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    July 19, 2022 by Jenn Leave a Comment

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    King's Cross is one of the capital's busiest train stations in the heart of London and just a short walk from Euston. King's Cross Station is one of the largest in London with over 170 trains stopping there every day, so be sure to read this Guide to London King's Cross Station before your visit!

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    It is also one of the city's most famous stations, having been used as a filming location for several films and television series. With its labyrinthine tunnels and grand Victorian architecture, you could easily spend an entire day exploring this station, ensuring you don't miss any of its many secrets.

    Here are some valuable tips and information about King's Cross station in London, England.

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    History and Facts of King's Cross Station

    King's Cross station was initially constructed in 1851 and opened on 15 July 1852. It was designed by Charles Barry, the same architect who designed the Houses of Parliament. The station was named after the area it is located in - King's Cross.

    It was the first major railway station to be built outside London. The station is also well known for being used as a filming location for several films and television series such as "The Railway Children," "Harry Potter," and "Doctor Who."

    It has two main concourses and a total of 11 platforms. The main entrance is at street level on the north side of the building, while the south entrance is for connecting trains only.

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    Dining and Eating

    You will find many dining outlets in the station, including coffee shops, fast food outlets, restaurants, cafes, and pubs. The main dining areas are on the concourse level, including a traditional pub called the "Railway Tavern" on platform four.

    You can also find several fast food outlets such as McDonald's, Subway, KFC, and Burger King. There are also several coffee shops such as Starbucks, Caffè Nero, and Costa Coffee.

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    Things to See and Do

    The station has several things to see and do, including the Skylon Tower. There are also several sculptures in the station, including one by Henry Moore entitled "Woman with Plaster Hand."

    There are also amazing literary associations with Lewis Carroll, such as his poem "Jabberwocky." If you want to learn more about these associations, you should visit some of the exhibitions in the station.

    They include The Life of Lewis Carroll - A Victorian Childhood by David Garnett, Lewis Carroll - Behind Alice's Looking Glass by Michael Ward-Jackson & The Artistry of Alice by Martin Hardy. You can visit this exhibition at Platform four, between 8 am–4 pm at weekends for free.

    You can also visit the British Library, St Pancras International Station, and the London Dungeon.

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    Left Luggage Storage Options

    There are several left luggage storage options available at the station. Stasher is a service that allows you to store your luggage at King’s Cross for a fee. You might consider their left luggage service if you are searching for a place to store your bags at King's Cross.

    It is possible to leave your luggage with them for a few hours, overnight or even over the weekend. You can choose whether you want to store it with them for a certain number of days, weeks, or months.

    Different options are available depending on what you want to store your bag for. Their luggage storage services are available at various locations around the station.

    Guide to London King's Cross Station

    London is a place that is always buzzing with activity, and King's Cross is no exception to this.

    You can go shopping at all major high street stores and visit a pub or restaurant for a drink or a meal. If you want to stay in one place for a while, you could always stay in one of the hotels near King's Cross station.

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