King's Cross
Planning your visit
Address: Central St Martins, London, N1C 4AA View on Google map
Price: Once you're there, it won't cost you a thing
Toilets: Free public toilets are available in St Pancras station
Admit it - you travel through Kings Cross and St Pancras stations every day. But have you thought about that waterway you pass as your train leaves the station? Sitting just behind the stations is the Regent's Canal. It's an unexpected oasis of calm and peace amid the hectic pace of long distance rail travel.
Just a short walk away you'll discover Camley Street Natural Park - a quiet corner in the heart of the city, right next to Regent's Canal. For history lovers, the London Canal Museum will give you a unique perspective of the heritage right on your doorstep.
Things to do and see
Places to visit:
- Rotunda Bar and Restaurant
- Pumphouse Café
- Backpackers Bar
- The Fellow
- The Star of Kings
- Caravan
- London Canal Museum
Boat trips:
Picnic spot:
Yes a picnic in London - grab a few treat and picnic on the steps of St Martins
Wildlife spotting:
London's canals are a great way to see some of the city's wildlife. You may see newborn terrapins basking in the sun as well as our friends the ducks and swans
Getting here
By train/tube - there's no parking, but Kings Cross and St Pancras stations are extremely close, and they have most tube lines
By boat - there are visitor morrings along this stretch but some of them are subject pre-bookable conditions. Check in with our London team for details or see our facilities details
