German Gymnasium - King's Cross Central Visitor Centre
Home of the German Gymnastics Society established in London c1861. Arguably the first purpose-built gymnasium in Britain. Building was one of first ever to host the indoor events of the National Olympian Games in 1866. Original bolt-laminated timber arch roof. Now contains exhibitions of Argent's regeneration of the 67 acre King's Cross Central development and neighbouring projects.
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Address 26 Pancras Road N1C 4TB
Opening Times/
Tour Times/
Last EntrySat - 10am-5pm. Sun - 10am-5pm.
Key
Architect E A Gruning
Year 1864-5.
How to get thereTube/Rail: King's Cross St Pancras;
Bus: 46,214,73,390.
LocationLocate on the map
Entry Areas
Entry: exhibition. Special photographic exhibition.
Key Code
- A Architect / Engineer present
- B Bookshop
- C Childrens Activities
- D Disabled Access
- G Green Features
- N Open To Public most days free of charge
- P Parking
- Q Long Queues Likely
- R Refreshments
- T Toilets
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