Two new pools for King’s Cross

Two swimming pools, a gym and a children’s library are to be built in the heart of the King’s Cross regeneration area in a complex due to open next year.

Camden council is selling eight buildings to fund the project at Pancras Square, between St Pancras and King’s Cross stations, which will also house council offices. Facilities at Five Pancras Square will include a “lagoon” fun pool, a spa, exercise studios and a café.

The first buildings to be sold will be Bidborough House in Bloomsbury, the Town Hall Annexe on Euston Road and 156 West End Lane in West Hampstead. The proceeds will also fund up to 300 social housing homes.