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British Library is a prominent attraction in Kings Cross St. Pancras, a walkable area known for being inexpensive. There are many convenient options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops here. You can experience some local theater, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Start by booking a hotel near British Library, which is a great base for sightseeing in the greater London area.

More to see near British Library

In addition to visiting British Library in Kings Cross St. Pancras, consider some of the other local activities and attractions. Many visitors like to do some shopping while in town, but there are a number of other activities. The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore.

You can spend a leisurely afternoon outside at Cartwright Gardens, Bloomsbury Square, or Crescent Gardens. Explore nature at Highbury Fields and Clissold Park. Looking for a little retail therapy? Consider a shopping trip to Smithfield Market, Royal Exchange, and Selfridges. If you've got some more time, you won't be disappointed by Emirates Stadium, Leadenhall Market, and Old Spitalfields Market.

You can buy tickets to live performances at Sadler's Wells Theatre, Bloomsbury Theatre, and Almeida Theatre. Browse the collections at London Canal Museum, The British Museum, or London Transport Museum. Monuments like Angel Building, St. Etheldreda's, and BT Tower are well regarded. Dickens House, Russell Square, and Bedford Square are well-known local landmarks.

Be sure to get some family photos at London Zoo, London Dungeon, and London Aquarium. Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as King's College London, St. Paul's Cathedral, and Trafalgar Square. You can also check out Business Design Centre, University of London, and University College London.

Getting to British Library

Take a plane to London (LCY-London City), located 7.5 miles (12.1 km) from Kings Cross St. Pancras. It's the closest major airport to British Library. At 14.8 miles (23.8 km), London (LHR-Heathrow) is the next closest airport. If you want to take public transport, the closest metro station is King's Cross St. Pancras Underground Station. Angel Underground Station and Euston Underground Station are also nearby. You can take the train to London King's Cross Station, but London St. Pancras Station and London Euston Station are also in the vicinity.

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