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No 214 bus from KX goes up to Parliament Hill, which is the best entry to Hampstead Heath for a good walk in summer. Huge area of un spoilt heath land with outdoor swimming ponds.
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Hampstead Heath
No 214 bus from KX goes up to Parliament Hill, which is the best entry to Hampstead Heath for a good walk in summer. Huge area of un spoilt heath land with outdoor swimming ponds.
Large and enjoyable park - ideal for jogging, for picnics in the summer or a good walk all year round. Take a bus along Euston Road to the Regents Park underground station.
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Parque Regent
Large and enjoyable park - ideal for jogging, for picnics in the summer or a good walk all year round. Take a bus along Euston Road to the Regents Park underground station.
Sightseeing
Over 1000 spurts of water make the fountain in front of the University of the Arts (Central Saint Martins). Light and water displays entertain all day and evening long.
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Plaza de los Graneros
1 Granary SquareOver 1000 spurts of water make the fountain in front of the University of the Arts (Central Saint Martins). Light and water displays entertain all day and evening long.
This is a little gem. The building used to be an ice store (see the HUGE holes in the ground where Norwegian ice was imported). Learn about canals and ice cream making!
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London Canal Museum
12/13 New Wharf RdThis is a little gem. The building used to be an ice store (see the HUGE holes in the ground where Norwegian ice was imported). Learn about canals and ice cream making!
One of the world's top museums. Go early to see the Parthenon Sculptures or Rosetta Stone or the mummies. Otherwise, choose a room and study it. The Percival David Chinese art is stunning.
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Museo Británico
Great Russell StreetOne of the world's top museums. Go early to see the Parthenon Sculptures or Rosetta Stone or the mummies. Otherwise, choose a room and study it. The Percival David Chinese art is stunning.
The National Library. See the original King's Library behind a glass screen and the permanent exhibition of treasures (Magna Carta etc) as well as good temporary shows.
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The British Library
96 Euston RdThe National Library. See the original King's Library behind a glass screen and the permanent exhibition of treasures (Magna Carta etc) as well as good temporary shows.
A small local museum dedicated to the Foundling Hospital which looked after abandoned infants until the early 20th century. Many poignant exhibits, this was supported by Handel's charitable efforts.
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Museo del Niño Encontrado
40 Brunswick SquareA small local museum dedicated to the Foundling Hospital which looked after abandoned infants until the early 20th century. Many poignant exhibits, this was supported by Handel's charitable efforts.
Food Scene
The Champagne Bar is fun - just buy one and make it last an hour sitting in the heated seats. Restaurant rather traditional and usually not terribly busy. Ideal for parents and grown-up children.
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St Pancras Grand Brasserie & Champagne Bar
The Champagne Bar is fun - just buy one and make it last an hour sitting in the heated seats. Restaurant rather traditional and usually not terribly busy. Ideal for parents and grown-up children.
A good cafe/restaurant on the station, this is a very good place for a pleasant breakfast overlooking the Eurostar trains.
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Carluccio's - Brunswick Centre
A good cafe/restaurant on the station, this is a very good place for a pleasant breakfast overlooking the Eurostar trains.
A good long-established popular local Indian restaurant. Very good for eating in or taking away.
Humaira
112 Judd StreetA good long-established popular local Indian restaurant. Very good for eating in or taking away.
A new restaurant (2013) in Granary Square by the University of the Arts. Very popular with visitors but gets heavily booked. A heavy emphasis on vegetables without being vegetarian.
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The Parcel Yard, King's Cross
A new restaurant (2013) in Granary Square by the University of the Arts. Very popular with visitors but gets heavily booked. A heavy emphasis on vegetables without being vegetarian.
Drinks & Nightlife
A good station pub which serves food in a number of dining rooms, it is an ideal place to eat being literally underneath the apartment.
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The Betjeman Arms
Euston RoadA good station pub which serves food in a number of dining rooms, it is an ideal place to eat being literally underneath the apartment.