{"id":5396,"date":"2019-02-28T14:57:18","date_gmt":"2019-02-28T14:57:18","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/britanniastudents.com\/?p=5396"},"modified":"2020-07-13T12:27:39","modified_gmt":"2020-07-13T11:27:39","slug":"5-stunning-underground-stations-in-london","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/britanniastudents.com\/blog\/5-stunning-underground-stations-in-london\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Stunning Underground Stations in London"},"content":{"rendered":"

Of all the major cities I have visited, London is home to my favourite transport system. It is historical, iconic and goes absolutely everywhere. There aren\u2019t many places where the journey is as exciting as the destination. However, this is one of them. Once you settle into your student accommodation, London\u2019s many sights will be just a tube ride away. Many of the stations that you\u2019ll use are attractions in their own right, and I have chosen to write about just a few of the ones that I particularly admire.<\/p>\n<\/div>

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King\u2019s Cross<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you choose any of the areas that are north of the centre for your student accommodation, London<\/a><\/strong> King\u2019s Cross will probably serve as your main transport hub. It is a beautiful building so take a moment on one of your journeys to admire it.<\/p>\n

You will find its wow factor on the Western Concourse \u2013 just look up and you\u2019ll be awe-struck by the ceiling. If you\u2019re studying architecture you might be interested to know that this is Europe\u2019s largest single span structure.<\/p>\n

Southwark<\/strong><\/p>\n

Head to the other side of the city to see the 40-meter high glass wall in Southwark Station that has won awards. There are no fewer than 660 specially cut pieces of blue glass installed here to create an effect that is worth a few Instagram posts for your friends back home.<\/p>\n

Southwark is on the Jubilee line so it\u2019s easy to access from most student accommodation. London attractions in the area include Shakespeare\u2019s Globe, Tate Modern and the theatres the Old Vic and the Young Vic.<\/p>\n

Waterloo<\/strong><\/p>\n

While King\u2019s Cross is the main station for the north, Waterloo is the main one for the south, and it is equally impressive. However, don\u2019t think twenty-first-century cutting-edge design. Waterloo was completed in the 1920s with a fa\u00e7ade that is designed to reflect the grandeur of the British Empire that was slowly disappearing.<\/p>\n

When you look at it today you\u2019ll see the extravagant Baroque-style Victory Arch that was constructed to honour those killed in World War I.<\/p>\n

Notting Hill Gate <\/strong><\/p>\n

At some point during your stay you\u2019ll probably plan a trip to Notting Hill or Portobello Road on the west side of the city from your student accommodation. London\u2019s iconic Underground platform style \u2013 the one you\u2019ll recognise from movies\u2013 can be found on the Circle and District line platforms of Notting Hill Gate Station.<\/p>\n

Canary Wharf<\/strong><\/p>\n

Canary Wharf is the city\u2019s main business district so it\u2019s unlikely that you\u2019ll be living here. However, in my opinion it\u2019s worth making a special trip on the Jubilee line so that you can experience the architecture.<\/p>\n

When you ride the escalator that takes you from the platforms to the street level you will enjoy a sight of overwhelming magnificence as you glide through Norman Foster\u2019s epic creation.<\/p>\n

In 2013 Canary Wharf was voted London\u2019s most-loved tube station and I can certainly see why. It is like a cathedral in size and it has even been the venue for a wedding.<\/p>\n

There are many, many fascinating stops along the entire Underground system, and these are just a few of my favourites. Which ones will be yours?<\/p>\n

Let Britannia Student Services<\/a><\/strong> help you find the perfect match for your student accommodation. London has unique attractions in every corner of the city, and we are sure to find a place that will give you access to the experience that will suit you best.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>

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