Camden Market is one of the main attractions in Camden Town, but it’s not the only thing worth seeing. Camden Town has many things to see and do. Certainly do plan to make your way to Camden Market and see what Camden Town has on the way.
Getting there:
Getting to Camden Market is easy. On the Northern Line you’ll get off at Camden Town Underground Station. Chalk Farm Station is also a short walk away. Other nearby stations are Camden Town Overground or Mornington Crescent.
From Camden Town Underground Station you’ll take a right to head towards Camden Market. Along Camden High Street you’ll find shops and a few restaurants. Feeling peckish along the way? Inverness Street Market has some quirky restaurants. Or to your right you’ll find Boxpark Camden, the container market, with a lot of independent arts and crafts stalls and food on the upper levels.
Continue along and you’ll see, before you reach the bridge, a large market area called Camden Market Hawley Wharf. Head upstairs to find a big selection of food stalls and restaurants, with many shops on the lower levels.
Now, you’re ready for the main attraction: Camden Market
As you enter from the main entrance by the bridge, you’ll find the West Yard and the Stables Market. You’ll instantly be welcomed by the delicious smells from “Asian Alley” with a variety of food offerings.
Pubs:
On this walk you’ll see a few pubs too, including Bucks Head, Elephant’s Head and before that The World’s End just as you exit the station, with the Camden Eye just across from that. Brunch and Grapes is a lovely pub too just on Jamestown Road. Once you’re in the market, look up Camden Lockside, a wonderful pub with excellent food too.
The Canal:
Regent’s Canal runs through Camden and it’s a great place to sit and enjoy a takeaway lunch from one of the markets.
Restaurants:
Spoilt for choice! Choose food from one of the stalls or many restaurants and cafes in the area. Most of the pubs in Camden Town serve traditional British pub lunches – fish and chips, anyone?
Things To Remember:
There is a lot to see and do in Camden Town. It’s not all just about Camden Market, there are many spectacular places to visit in the area. Music venues like Jazz Café and Green Note, Spiritual Bar and The Underworld. Pubs still within Camden like Camden Head, Spread Eagle, Lock Tavern, The Constitution, The Imperial Palace of Big Red… so much choice.
When it comes to food, Camden Town more than likely has what you’re looking for. Be it pub food, vegan food, Japanese, Greek, pizza, you’ll find it all. Parkway, as you exit the station, has some of the best restaurants in Camden Town – be sure to take a walk.
Camden Market it one of London’s main attractions, make some time to enjoy not just the market but the shops, cafes, restaurants, and quirky things to see and do in Camden.
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