Camden Market

Not the oldest but maybe the most well known of all London markets is Camden Market, well known for its oddities, vintage clothes and street freaks, Camden has had visitors flooding to the town in their thousands every weekend since 1975.

Camden Market is made up of a variety of markets that spread along the canal, streets and covered areas. The Camden Lock Market was originally a craft market but this area now sells a wider range of goods, the Camden Stables market is the place to go for clothing, whereas Buck Street and Inverness Street market make their pennies plying fruit and vegetables. From Fridays to Sundays the Camden Canal Market adds to the atmosphere and wares, as does the indoor fashion market at the Electric Ballroom venue.

Everything can be bought in Camden from banana fritters to musical instruments; it is a truly colourful, unique place. In recent years the market has begin opening seven days a week, stalls are open 10 am to 6pm, to miss the crowds aim to visit in the week but bear in mind that not all stalls will be open. If you can handle the crush then head down on a weekend and experience everything Camden Market has to offer.

Find out more about Camden Market.

How to get there

The closest tube stations are at Camden Town and Chalk Farm.

If travelling by bus the 24, 27, 29, 31, 134, 135, 168, 214, 253, 274 and C2 all serve the area.