Rebranded as London’s new ‘Knowledge Quarter’ the regeneration of Kings Cross is extraordinary.
On this walk we’ll be exploring the historic backstreets of Kings Cross and St Pancras alongside the incredible new developments of Coal Drops Yard and Granary Square.
We’ll visit Kings Cross and St Pancras Stations as well as the charming ancient churchyard of St Pancras Old Church, meeting the characters who shaped the area and the ambitious plans that made their mark on the landscape.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ “King’s Cross brought to life. Katie is a very knowledgeable and entertaining presenter. Her enthusiasm for her subject shows through.” – Tripadvisor Review, July 2020
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The meeting point is outside Kings Cross Rail Station, outside the station in the main plaza and beneath the central clock tower.
The walk lasts around 90 minutes and ends near Coal Drops Yard, a perfect spot for a drink and bite to eat.
All Look Up London tours focus on the hidden stories, trying to spot the details above your eye line that are often missed by passersby. There’s a lot of information in an architectural detail, a crest or a sculpture that tells you about the history of the area! See all the walks here.
