'''Holborn''' is in London.
Get in
By tube
'''Holborn Station''', on the Central Line and the Piccadilly Line is at the junction of High Holborn and Kingsway.
See
Look out for Blue Plaques of Sir John Barbirolli above a pub in Southampton Row.
In Gray's Inn Road, visit the attractive grounds and Gray's Inns of Court.
St George's Gardens are peaceful and have interesting monuments including the daughter of Richard Cromwell, son of Oliver Cromwell.
In High Holborn see the rare range of Tudor half-timbered buildings while opposite is a magnificent marble courtyard building which stands on the site of the former Staple Inn. One of Charles Dickens's homes was on the site.
Do
Visit the Charles Dickens museum in Doughty Street.
When visiting The Russell Hotel in Russell Square, try to see the magnificent ballroom which was designed by the same people who created interiors for RMS Titanic.
Leather Lane market is worth a visit for some great cheap finds.
Hatton Garden is a street of jeweller's shops.
Visit the art film cinema in Brunswick Square.
Cartoon Gallery and Museum in Brunswick Square.
Peaceful gardens at Queen Anne Square.
Buy
Magic tricks from a shop in Clerkenwell Road, close to the turning into Leather Lane Market.
The famous A-Z atlas company has a shop in the lower half of Gray's Inn Road (opposite the Inns).
Brunswick Square has a range of shops and a Cartoon Museum.
Eat
Cantina Augusto in Clerkenwell Road near the turning into Leather Lane is an attractive Italian Restaurant.
The Blue Lion in Gray's Inn Road (opposite the ITN building) offers good food in an easy pub atmosphere.
Drink
The Water Rats pub in Gray's Inn Road (upper part near King's Cross) has regular live bands.
Sleep
For a very upscale experience, try the Renaissance Chancery Court London, which is actually a Marriott hotel. It is in an older building that has been beautifully renovated(formerly HQ of Pearl Assurance) There is high-speed internet, but the charge has been 15 pounds per day. The hotel is air-conditioned. The hotel is within walking distance of lots of attractions, including the theatre district. The staff are extremely helpful. A great experience, if you can pay the rates.
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