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Dirik Hameed
Kings Cross is a fantastic area to stay that has many accessible fun and interesting places to visit close by. Not only does kings cross have access to many fantastic activities within walking distance of the station, it also has a tube station, domestic rail service and international rail line. Staying within the area surrounding Kings cross with give you access to these areas easily and cheaply as well as open the doors to London. It is not hard to find Kings cross hotels. The first must see activity is the Shaw theatre. Located near Kings cross hotels and hotels London St Pancras it is worth a visit. The theatre was named after the famous playwright Sir Bernard Shore, who is also known as a critic and novelist. The theatre is located near Euston road next to the British library and the St Pancras chambers. The Library first opened its doors in 1971; its original purpose was to be 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 London Canal Museum is the second site situated near the Kings Cross Hotels. It tells the story of the capitals man-made waterways which were once the superhighways of London. The canals were able to link London to the rest of Britain stretching as far north as York and Leeds. The museum is famous for its two vast ice wells that visitors can peer down into. There you can catch a glimpse of 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. Held within its walls are over 12 million books and manuscripts. The library contains some of the most rare and valuable manuscripts in the world and is home to the Magna Carte. More often than not the library contains a number of scientific or art exhibitions within its depth's, which are amazingly interesting. This tourist attraction is a must see for anyone interested in London's rich heritage. A fourth place to visit is Trafalgar Square. You can easily get onto the London underground to visit this national monument. As it is situated at the heart of London the square boasts a rich vibrant atmosphere which makes it a great place 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 ). The Natural history museum is the last place that you need to visit. It is situated next to Hide Park and easily accessible using the London Underground. 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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