THERE is a train station in the UK that is often said to be one of the best in the world – and as my regular station, I agree.
London St Pancras first opened in 1868, then a major terminal for the Midland Railway with routes up north.
However, it only became known as St Pancras International in 2007, after the introduction of the Eurostar.
Now, it has become a huge hub of a station, especially with the transformation of the area.
Just outside is Granary Square home to Coal Drops Yard with restaurants, shops and pop up markets.
And of course it is home to the famous British Library, one of the world’s biggest free libraries.
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The opening of the Google HQ has since led to it becoming a tourist hotspot, with cuisines ranging from Korean and Mexican to Indian and Sri Lankan on offer.
But back in the station – as someone who is often then after a late night out, it is easily one of my favourites in the UK.
It is certainly one of the country’s most beautiful, with the exterior red brick juxtaposed with the more modern glass interiors.
There is the famous free piano that often attracts both tourists and celebtrities.
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Most recently, famous faces include Jeff Goldblum, Alicia Keys and Jessie J.
And of course there is Searcy’s, a cool champagne bar with yes, a champagne button, found in the train carriage-like booths.
It even lays claim to being Europe‘s longest champagne bar, stretching 98-metres.
A little known secret is to head to the nearby Booking Office 1869 bar too.
Visit at 5:05pm and you can get a free cocktail and history lesson…
London St Pancras station is also the only one to offer direct trains to Europe.
While other stations are hoping to relaunch European trains – including Ashford and Ebbsfleet – St Pancras is the only one with Eurostar trains to Paris, Brussels and Amsterdam.
Need somewhere to stay? Where better than the iconic St Pancras London Hotel.
Spice Girl fans head straight to the curved stairway, which featured in one of their music videos.
Otherwise it recently rebranded its restaurants, becoming a Hawksmoor, complete with a martini bar.
So with fantastic bars and restaurants, celebrity sighting and a huge amount of destinations on offer?
It’s no wonder its my favourite.
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