King’s Cross & Coal Drops Yard

Walk preview

Step 1: If you’ve got time to kill when you’re waiting for a train at King’s Cross or St Pancras, why not take a wander...

Step 2:

Step 3: Love Harry Potter? Head to the magical platform for a photo op. Tip: you can refill a reusable water bottle here for free next to the loos.

Step 4: The giant “birdcage” in Battle Bridge Place is Jacques Rival’s artwork IFO (Identified Flying Object).

Step 5: Head past the German Gymnasium towards Pancras Square.

Step 6:

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- 60
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- 25 minutes / 1.8km
- 80
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