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British Museum
One of the world's oldest and most comprehensive museums, featuring the Rosetta Stone and Elgin Marbles among eight million works.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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King's Cross
England, United Kingdom · Europe
About King's Cross
King's Cross works well as a base: 1km from British Museum.
King's Cross is in England, United Kingdom, with about 14,000 people. You drive on the left here.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near King's Cross?
Within an hour or so of King's Cross: British Museum (1 km), The Filling Station (1 km), Rapha Clubhouse London (2 km), National Gallery (2 km).
Are there any good drives near King's Cross?
The nearest famous roads are Crystal Palace Circuit, Goodwood Festival of Speed and Rhinefield Ornamental Drive.
Where is King's Cross?
King's Cross is in England, United Kingdom.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 14,082
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Region
- England
- Timezone
- Europe/London
- Coordinates
- 51.5307, -0.1231
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in United Kingdom
112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.
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Worth the detour from King's Cross
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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The Filling Station
A car-themed cafe and bar in a converted petrol station, celebrating automotive culture through its decor, events, and community spirit.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Rapha Clubhouse London
A premium cycling and coffee clubhouse in Soho where two-wheeled culture meets specialty coffee and live race screenings.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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National Gallery
Overlooking Trafalgar Square, it houses one of the greatest collections of Western European painting from the 13th to 19th centuries.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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ZSL London Zoo
The world's oldest scientific zoo, opened in 1828, located in Regent's Park in central London.
2 km · about 5 min drive
film location
Australia House, London (Gringotts Bank)
The chandeliered Exhibition Hall of the Australian High Commission on the Strand was the interior of Gringotts Wizarding Bank.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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The Bike Shed Motorcycle Club
A multi-level motorcycle culture hub in Shoreditch featuring a restaurant, bar, barbershop, and custom bike gallery.
3 km · about 5 min drive
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Deus Ex Machina London
The London outpost of the global motorcycle lifestyle brand combining custom bikes, apparel, coffee, and culture.
3 km · about 5 min drive
Driving roads near King's Cross
4 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- Right hereCrystal Palace CircuitA parkland racing circuit in south London that ran until 1972 and still hosts occasional sprint events. Sections of the old track survive as park roads and footpaths, complete with original kerbing among the Victorian terraces.
Driving in United Kingdom
- Drives on
- the left
- Petrol
- ~€1.73/litre
- Motorway tolls
- None
When to drive here
April to October
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