- London - Camden
Camden is an exciting mix of new and old styles. It is home to the world-famous Camden Town Market and is the most visited tourist site in London. If you are ‘trendy’ and like to keep up with the fashion scene you can pick up a bargain at the Market. From the latest shoes in Size to Gothic Rave clothes in. Don't forget the food hall which has delights from around the world.
There is so much life in Camden since this is the Bohemian centre of the capital where people from all over the world mix in harmony. In the 1970s and 1980s Camden was well known for being both the home of Punks and the birth place of Ska music.
Camden is one of the most desirable places to live in London. Nearby Chalk Farm and Primrose Hill is home to the stars including Sienna Miller and Amy Winehouse. With it's quaint streets and boutique shops the area is extremely popular with Londoners. In the summer Primrose Hill is a popular destination with Londoners as it has a clear view of the whole city.
Camden is also renowned for its top live music venues. You can pop into any bar at the weekend and hear live music. Proud Galleries, The Underworld, Bar Fly among others. If you want to step back in musical time you should check out the recently reopened Roundhouse Theatre, where the Doors played their only UK gig.
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Local AttractionsCamden Market (2 minutes’ walk)Camden Lock (3 minutes’ walk) London Zoo (15 minutes’ walk) Regent’s Park (12 minutes’ walk) |
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Did you know?
Camden has proved to be the inspiration for film, books, poetry and many a musical track. Down the years it has had a number of famous literary residents. Mary Shelley who wrote Frankenstein was born in Camden, and Charles Dickens who lived on Bayham Street used South Camden as the backdrop for Oliver Twist. George Orwell who penned 1984 lived in Camden during the 1930’s, whilst Welsh poet Dylan Thomas was a contemporary. On the Silver Screen, Scrooge sends a young boy to buy a turkey from Camden in a Christmas Carol, whilst cult movie Withnail and I starts and ends in Camden Town.
In the musical world, Eighties Ska band Madness lived and shot many of their of the wall videos around Camden. The Dublin Castle is their spiritual home and Escapade, the fancy dress shop on Camden High Street, features in the video to "House of Fun". Britpop rivals Damon Albarn from Blur and Liam Gallagher from Oasis both resided in the area in their formative years as musicians. And Camden is name checked by British rock dignitaries Morrissey in ‘Come Back to Camden’, Pulp in ‘Sorted for E’s and Whizz’ and The Clash in ‘The Prisoner’.
There are many pubs, bars, restaurants and clubs to discover in Camden. You can check out traditional pubs like Goose & Crown round the corner from the school which serves great fish & chips. Camden is the home of live music in London. Camden boasts over 15 live music venues including some of the best venues in London (KOKO, The Roundhouse, Jazz Cafe). On any given night you can dip in to any of these venues and see many different types of music.
The Camden stables has a wide range of independent fashion shops. Whether you like Burlesque, Goth, fetish, punk, Cyber. and arts and crafts, Camden has it all. Camden also has the biggest concentration of vintage shops in Europe, whether you are looking for an old band tee shirt or a vintage Louis Vuitton piece the Stables has it all. On Sunday's Electric Ballroom opens it's doors to customers and is a must visit to any keen shopper.
Camden easily has one of the most varied selection of pubs. Whether you are looking for a trendy hang out for the stars, friendly and inviting atmosphere or a quiet little hideaway. The Dingwalls is an ideal summer pub, there is a roof terrace that fits 25 tables. The Hawley Arms, on Castlehaven Road, is popular with the fashionistas and Celebrities. The Lock Tavern attracts a young crowd and often has up and coming Dj's playing every night. The Oxford Arms is the place to go if you want some great food and a chance to catch a football match.