Worth getting off for
Walk up through Bloomsbury to the British Museum. Choose a few galleries in advance instead of trying to cover the building.
Where to eat
Store Street is a useful café detour on the way to the museum.
A drink along the way
The Museum Tavern on Great Russell Street sits opposite the museum.
A walk to make of it
Station → St Giles-in-the-Fields → Store Street → British Museum → Russell Square. Allow a half day with a museum visit.
Keep it free
The British Museum’s permanent collection is normally free; check booking and exhibition conditions directly.
With the family
Choose one subject, such as ancient Egypt, then take a square-and-snack break.
A little history
Bloomsbury’s squares and institutions reflect its long association with writers, scholarship and publishing.