A complete blend of cultures, styles and a location to arrive at very hungry.
FEATURED IN THIS POST• CAMDEN MARKET • REDEVELOPMENT OF CAMDEN LOCK VILLAGE •
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As I mentioned in a previous post, a staple for me on any trip to London is (at least) one night accommodation in Camden Town and an afternoon exploring the Camden Market, so after spending my first 2 nights in Weybridge, I made my way to Camden Town to spend my last night in the penthouse of the Holiday Inn, Camden Lock. I checked in, literally dropped my bags, quickly looked at the incredible view from my balcony, then head straight out the door for the markets.
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The Camden Market can be an extremely busy place. I really love the atmosphere. A complete blend of cultures, styles and a location to arrive at very hungry. My favourite go-to market stall is Radiobot, which is located in the market stall shed behind Gilgamesh, and while walking through the Stables Market look out for the Egyptian street food stall, La Falafel, set inside what I'm sure is one of the smallest stores in the world. The food is delicious plus the falafels are made and cooked fresh to order.
Established in 1974 the Camden Lock Market was the first of 5 markets to open and become what is collectively known as the Camden Market, the UK's largest street market and one of London's top tourist destinations, which attracts more than 100,000 people every weekend. The individual markets that combine to create the Camden Market are:
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The Camden Market can be an extremely busy place. I really love the atmosphere. A complete blend of cultures, styles and a location to arrive at very hungry. My favourite go-to market stall is Radiobot, which is located in the market stall shed behind Gilgamesh, and while walking through the Stables Market look out for the Egyptian street food stall, La Falafel, set inside what I'm sure is one of the smallest stores in the world. The food is delicious plus the falafels are made and cooked fresh to order.
Established in 1974 the Camden Lock Market was the first of 5 markets to open and become what is collectively known as the Camden Market, the UK's largest street market and one of London's top tourist destinations, which attracts more than 100,000 people every weekend. The individual markets that combine to create the Camden Market are:
- Camden Lock Market.
- Stables Market.
- Inverness Street Market.
- Camden (Buck Street) Market.
- Camden Lock Village/ Canal Market (my favourite market of them all - now closed/ demolished).​
Bronze horses adorning archwaysin the Stables Market.
Ranging from standard bric-a-brac to vintage and designer pieces, the Camden Market is home to a colossal range of wares, plays host to a large number of international food stalls and houses acclaimed permanent fixtures such as Gilgamesh, Lock 17, Proud Camden, The Cuban & Cyberdog.
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I'm not going to lie, this is probably the highest priced market I have ever been too (in the world), but, it's the Camden Market! Some artists creating the wares are ridiculously talented, therefore, you will find some amazing handmade products here that you cannot buy anywhere else in the world, so you can always justify the extra pennies. In saying this, you will definitely still find bargains around every corner.
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I'm not going to lie, this is probably the highest priced market I have ever been too (in the world), but, it's the Camden Market! Some artists creating the wares are ridiculously talented, therefore, you will find some amazing handmade products here that you cannot buy anywhere else in the world, so you can always justify the extra pennies. In saying this, you will definitely still find bargains around every corner.
One of my top 2 places in London (I just cannot choose between Camden Town and Shoreditch) it is impossible for me to leave the market without spending money, even if I only pop past for a couple of minutes. There is always a shirt, dress or accessory I didn't know I needed.
A tilt-shift image taken from my hotel balcony of Lock 17 ( bar/ live music venue) and the Camden Lock Market.
A tilt-shift image taken from my hotel balcony of the Camden Lock Market and the old facade of the Camden Lock Village.
Ultra Violet Owls, street art by Oliver Switch. Street art located on the corner of Jamestown Road and Camden High Street. Happy to see the 'Sony' logo has been covered.
Camden High Street, between Camden Lock and Jamestown Road.
The Camden Lock railway bridge separating Camden High Street from Chalk Farm Road.
Also dividing Camden Lock Market from the Stables Market.
Also dividing Camden Lock Market from the Stables Market.
Gilgamesh, the critically acclaimed Asian restaurant located at the Camden Lock rail bridge entrance to both the Stables Market and the Camden Lock Market.
The entrance to the Stables Market/ Horse Tunnel Market.
Inside the Horse Tunnel Market/ Stables Market section of the Camden Market.
I didn't realise at the time of taking the image, however, whilst walking through the Catacombs section of the Stables Market it looks as though I may have photographed a thief slipping something into their pocket. Hey, Mr Khaki Jacket guy... I see you!!
One of the many bronze horse sculptures scattered around the Stables Market.
Walking through the Stables Market section of the Camden Market.
Cyberdog, located inside the Stables Market near the Chalk Farm Road entry/ exit.
Welcome to Camden. Walking across Camden High Street/ Camden Lock bridge.
The footbridge crossing Camden Lock leading to the Camden Market.
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The West Yard of the Camden Lock Market at night, photo taken from my hotel balcony.
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THE REDEVELOPMENT OF ​CAMDEN LOCK VILLAGE
What once was my favourite section of the Camden Market, the Camden Lock Village, has now been completely demolished in preparation for redevelopment. I had heard the plans months before arriving, however, it had slipped my mind so it came as a bit of a shock once arriving to find the Lock Village gone. ​
​Bye bye motorbike chairs, bye bye hut style stalls, bye bye the loud dancehall music you hear as you would walk through, bye bye sitting by the canal after buying a hamburger from one of the food vendors, bye bye!
​Bye bye motorbike chairs, bye bye hut style stalls, bye bye the loud dancehall music you hear as you would walk through, bye bye sitting by the canal after buying a hamburger from one of the food vendors, bye bye!
The street facade, all that remains of the now demolished Camden Lock Village. [2016]
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​​I hope the final product reflects the extraordinary vibe that the market once there embodied, although, after learning that the developer responsible for building the Shard (that pointy London skyscraper) is spearheading the project and adding 170 brand new yuppie apartment buildings/ homes in the area, unfortunately, I think it's sadly safe to say that we can all say goodbye forever to the vibe this fantastic section of the market created. ​ |
Shopping in the Camden Lock Village. [Aug 2012]
Walking through the Camden Lock Village. [Aug 2012]
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The bronze lion statue that greeted you once walking past the food stalls and onto the market stalls inside the Camden Lock Village [Aug 2012]
The hut styled market stalls and giant Camden Market Lion poster. Unique features of the Camden Lock Village. [Aug 2012]
CAMDEN MARKET LOCATION & OPENING TIMES
- ADDRESS -
- Camden High Street & Chalk Farm Road,​ London NW1 8AH
- ​Buck Street & Camden High Street, London ​NW1 8QR
- OPENING TIMES -
7 days a week [closed Christmas Day]
Stalls: 10am - 6pm (5:30pm @ Buck St)
Bars & clubs: 11pm or later
- Camden High Street & Chalk Farm Road,​ London NW1 8AH
- ​Buck Street & Camden High Street, London ​NW1 8QR
- OPENING TIMES -
7 days a week [closed Christmas Day]
Stalls: 10am - 6pm (5:30pm @ Buck St)
Bars & clubs: 11pm or later
HOW TO GET TO THE CAMDEN MARKET
- VIA TUBE -
Camden Town
Underground Station
[Exit only on Sundays: 1- 5pm]
​Northern Line [timetable]
Exit Camden Town Underground Station (High Street exit).
Turn right and walk approx 500 meters up Camden High Street. You will pass the Inverness Street Market on your left (see image below left) and a section of the Camden Market on the right-hand side of the street along the way (see image below right) . Continue past these two markets until you reach Camden Lock and the beginning of the Camden Lock Market.
[5-10 minute walk]
Chalk Farm
Underground Station
​Northern Line ​[timetable]
Exit Chalk Farm Underground Station (Chalk Farm Road exit) and head right down Chalk Farm Road approx 300 meters. The entry to the Stables Market will be on your right.
[5 minute walk]
Camden Town
Underground Station
[Exit only on Sundays: 1- 5pm]
​Northern Line [timetable]
Exit Camden Town Underground Station (High Street exit).
Turn right and walk approx 500 meters up Camden High Street. You will pass the Inverness Street Market on your left (see image below left) and a section of the Camden Market on the right-hand side of the street along the way (see image below right) . Continue past these two markets until you reach Camden Lock and the beginning of the Camden Lock Market.
[5-10 minute walk]
Chalk Farm
Underground Station
​Northern Line ​[timetable]
Exit Chalk Farm Underground Station (Chalk Farm Road exit) and head right down Chalk Farm Road approx 300 meters. The entry to the Stables Market will be on your right.
[5 minute walk]
​- VIA OVERGROUND -
Camden Road Train Station​
Train ​lines
Stratford ⇄ Clapham Junction
Stratford ⇄ Richmond
​[view timetable]
Exit the station and turn right towards Camden High Street/ Camden Town Underground Station. Continue until you reach Camden High Street.
Turn right and walk approx 500 meters up Camden High Street. You will pass the Inverness Street Market on your left (see image below left) and a section of the Camden Market on the right-hand side of the street along the way (see image below right) . Continue past these two markets until you reach Camden Lock and the beginning of the Camden Lock Market.
​[10/15 minute walk]
Camden Road Train Station​
Train ​lines
Stratford ⇄ Clapham Junction
Stratford ⇄ Richmond
​[view timetable]
Exit the station and turn right towards Camden High Street/ Camden Town Underground Station. Continue until you reach Camden High Street.
Turn right and walk approx 500 meters up Camden High Street. You will pass the Inverness Street Market on your left (see image below left) and a section of the Camden Market on the right-hand side of the street along the way (see image below right) . Continue past these two markets until you reach Camden Lock and the beginning of the Camden Lock Market.
​[10/15 minute walk]
- BUS -
There a number of bus routes that access Camden
Departing from
Kings Cross Station: #214
Liverpool Street: #214
Euston Station: #168, #253
Victoria Station: #24
Leicester Square: #24, #29
Trafalgar Square: #24, #29
Oxford Street: #274
Marble Arch: #274
London Planetarium: #27
Tate Gallery: #88
Clapham Common: #88
Elephant & Castle: #168
Notting Hill Gate &
Portobello Road: #27, #31
& Night buses : #N28, #N31
There a number of bus routes that access Camden
Departing from
Kings Cross Station: #214
Liverpool Street: #214
Euston Station: #168, #253
Victoria Station: #24
Leicester Square: #24, #29
Trafalgar Square: #24, #29
Oxford Street: #274
Marble Arch: #274
London Planetarium: #27
Tate Gallery: #88
Clapham Common: #88
Elephant & Castle: #168
Notting Hill Gate &
Portobello Road: #27, #31
& Night buses : #N28, #N31
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In addition to the Camden Market, you will find the Inverness Street Market running off Camden High Street.
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A section of the Camden Market closer to Camden Town Underground Station. Located on the corner of Buck Street and Camden High Street.
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CAMDEN TOWN LOCAL AREA MAP
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Legend:
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Camden Market​
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London Underground
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London Overground
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CAMDEN MARKET MAP
Map via camdenmarkets.org
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