This is a short walk up from the new St Pancras station local branch entrance/exit. I went on a day went it was raining heavily and as a result had the entire place to myself. It immediately struck me how wet I was.
There are nice secluded little spots, with little benches, and a little teepee made of branches that was an ideal spot to bring a loved one or elderly relative who might not want to cope with the polluted area round King’s Cross. After a pint of Betjeman’s in The Betjeman Arms in St Pancras, why not head up here for a picnic? The only problem with that is, on a sunny day the thought may have occurred to other people too. I suppose it is out of the way enough for it to remain quiet; I will have to go when the sun’s out.
I saw only one wild bird while I was here, I fear they may have drowned, but there are plenty of bats, which I didn’t see either (they are like sponges and drop heavily in torrential conditions). They do guided batwalks at night, so there you go. The little pool was very nice, with water leading into the canal, again entirely deserted, and it was quite pleasant to look at the lock and see the water pouring through it. This whole area is going to be turned into trendy offices (with flats inside the gas girder things) so visit before it gets busy and bland.
There was one nice volunteer who quite sensibly (I thought) stuck to the wooden shelter buildings where there are plants for sale and displays for children. It briefly crossed my mind to make some sort of half hearted seduction attempt but I’m afraid by that stage I was too sodden to be of use. And that enormous pink thing is recycled stuff I think.

is an urban nature reserve near King’s Cross in central London and within the London Borough of Camden. Comprising 0.8 ha (2 acres) of land on the banks of the Regent’s Canal, the park is a sanctuary for wildlife and an education centre. It is run by the London Wildlife Trust. A visitors’ centre caters for casual visitors and school parties, though tours must be booked. A variety of habitats co-exist in the park’s small environs, including wetlands, meadow and woodland, which attract insects, amphibians, birds, and at least six species of mammals -- not counting homo sapiens!

These unexpected meadows and ponds by Regent’s Canal provide a natural environment filled with wildlife. Perfect for an afternoon’s escape to the country without leaving central London.

Beautiful nature park run by the London Wildlife Trust. It is hidden behind the gasworks at Kings Cross, and runs alongside the canal. The are wooden paths over wetlands, views of canal boats from a grassy knell, and they also run volunteer days (Wednesdays) for anyone who wants to learn wildlife gardening, and lots of environmental education for children, about creepy crawlies and composting, birds and trees, London wildlife at its best. I wander over and lose myself in the reeds whenever I need to escape the noise of the city centre.