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Dirik Hameed
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. Looking for Kings cross hotels, is an easy painless ask. firstly it is recommended that you go and see the Shaw Theatre. Located near Kings cross hotels and hotels London St Pancras it is worth a visit. The theatre was named after famous novelist, playwright and critic George Bernard Shore. The theatre is located near Euston road next to the British library and the St Pancras chambers. The Bernard shore theatre was first opened to the public as late as 1971 as a purpose built theatre for the British library. It is constantly being used by New York based directors and independent theatre companies providing a host of fantastic acts for your entertainment. The second fantastic sight near the Kings Cross Hotels is the London Canal museum. It tells the story of London's superhighways the man made canals that stretch throughout the country. The canals linked the north of England and London with the industrial midlands. The museum is famous for its two vast ice wells that visitors can peer down into. You can capture glimpses of the past looking into them and unravel London's rich history. The third place on your list to visit must be the British Library. The Library was originally situated within the British Museum but in 1992 Margret Thatcher commissioned the red brick building which is now stands in. Within the library there are over 12 million books and manuscripts. The library is home to the magna carte and a number of other famous manuscripts and books. It is often home to a number of art and scientific exhibitions which are incredibly interesting. Anyone interested in London's rich heritage must see this fantastic site. 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 ). Lastly you need to pay a visit to the Natural History Museum. Situated just off Hide Park and bordering another two museums it is easily accessible from Kings Cross buy bus or tube. It is the largest collection of earth and life sciences in London. The museum boasts a huge dinosaur collection as well as some impressive architecture.
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