A lesser known tourists’ site in London if compared to those big names such as Big Ben or Tower Bridge, Camden Markets is still worth to be included in your London travel itinerary. Especially for those shopaholic, Camden Markets is the best place to shop for alternative fashion and accessories, clothing, antiques, souvenirs and food. Originally a weekend market, Camden Markets is now open 7 days a week which draws over 100,000 people in each week.
Camden Markets are a number of adjoining markets located in Camden Town, a city in North West of London and 2.5km away from London city centre. Take the London Underground via Northern Line from Charing Cross to Camden Town station and you will be greeted by the colourful shops and crowded streets once you step out of the station.
Travel Tips: The exit way of Camden Town Underground station is closed from 1300-1730 on Saturday and Sunday to prevent overcrowded at the station. Get there either before or after the afternoon if you are visitors taking underground.
The first open market of the series you will see after a short walk from Camden Town station is Buck Street Market. Don’t confused by its giant banner that reads as “The Camden Market“. It’s not the only market in Camden Town. It’s only one of the market selling mainly clothing. Quite disappointing if you are looking for trendy fashion.
Walking along Camden High Street will lead you to all the famous markets in Camden Town. There is another smaller Inverness Street Market selling foods opposite of the Buck Street Market.
Other than markets operated by stalls, there are also many shops along the Camden high Street selling cloths, fast food, crafts and so on.
Strolling further down the road is the original Camden Market (Camden Lock Market) located just beside the Regent Canal. It’s the visitors main draw during the weekend. There are also open cafe and restaurant at the dock. Unfortunately, I was there on Monday and there are only a hand full of stalls open.
Camden Lock Market is at the end of Camden High Street before the Chalk Farm Road. When you come to Chalk Farm Road, you are about to enter the largest market in Camden Markets, called the Stables Market.
Many food stalls are operating along the entrance of Stable Market, from Asian, Indian to Western fast foods.
Stable Market is built on the former Midland Railway stables and horse hospital with one section of the market sits right underneath the railway. You can see many shops are built within the railway viaducts.
We were crossing to the other side of the railway through the Horse Tunnel Market.
Jewelry stalls along the tunnel.
The other side of the tunnel is an open market. There is a giant horse head at the exit / entrance of the tunnel.
Skylights are put up for a covered pedestrian shopping street along and railway viaducts which was converted into shops.
Fancy anything selling here? Do you want to buy something home?
Thanks, but no thanks. I would rather sit here to relax and people watching… 
… or dine in one of these cozy restaurants with outdoor settee for a Hooka (smoking water pipes) session.
The outdoor relaxation courtyard with benches within the Stable Market.
The flagship store of Cyberdog is located in Stable Market, Camden. It is specialised in bright fluorescent dance clothing, often featuring electronic components such as flashing lights inside and other accessories.
A really pleasant environment to wander around and spend your holidays, Stable Market has plenty to offer for anyone.
Another exit / entrance at the other side of Chalk Farm Road. “NOW OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK”
We left Camden Markets at 5PM. The easiest way to take us back to London city is by the London Red Bus.
Along the way to the nearest bus stop, the evening sunshine just made the shops so attractive and unstoppable for me to press down my Nikon D60 shutter!
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What’s my verdict?
- Attractiveness: Good √ √ √ √
- Features to explore: Excellent √ √ √ √ √
- Photo Opportunity: Good √ √ √ √
- Accessability: Good √ √ √ √
- Affordability: Good √ √ √ √
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Overall Travel Score : 84%
- Verdict: There are so many shops and eateries in a number of markets that spread along the high Street and Chalk Walk Road. Huge crowds are drawn into the markets every day especially weekend for foods and clothing. However, don’t expect Harrods kind of crowds and you should look elsewhere for International branded designer fashion or luxury goods. – Travel Feeder
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Street painting has been a culture in Europe since 16th century. It is an street art normally done by those unknown local artist with the intention of raising money from the public. These artists normally copy a painting onto the public street with sidewalk chalk from the morning and complete it by the evening and wash it off afterward. It does normally attract crowds and donations.
Technical Data: Nikon D60 with Tamron SP10-24mm, ISO 100, shutter speed 1/30s, Aperture F4 at 14mm focal length, No flash, sRGB color space.
I took this photo on a street painting in Florence. This artist was painting the “Madonna and child” with reference to a copy of the artwork in his left hand. It was 7pm and the painting was nearly completed. 4 plates were placed at 4 corners of the painting frame. Great work! Huge crowds were drawn to the scene and coins kept filling up the plate. I bet this guy had really good fun and ‘fund’ to paint it everyday repeat and repeat…
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Guest Post by Katie Greenaway
Being a travel expert in Florence, Italy, my friend Katie decided to share her thoughts here with her recommendation on some top wine bars in Florence. Here are the top 5:
- Caffe` Sant’Ambrogio – This wine bar is very busy and hopping every night. On the weekends the patrons congregate outside in Piazza Sant’ Ambrogio where they set up tables in front of the church. The ambiance gives off a sense of youth sliced with a feeling of that city is so very small. People pass through this piazza many times over, where they end up stopping for a cocktail or a nice glass of red at Caffe` Sant’ Ambrogio. Their 50 odd wines are all held in house and also can make any cocktail under the sun. The aperitivi they serve is of typical Tuscan flavors. Their lunch aperitivo starts at noontime as well as an evening aperitivo starting at 7pm. Open every day from 10am-3am. Location: Piazza Sant’Ambrogio, 7
- Le volpe e l’uva – A wine bar off the beaten path is just the place for people looking to get away from those crowded piazze(squares). Located in a tiny piazza called Piazza dei Rossi, it has a welcoming atmosphere. The staff is very helpful and kind. If you don’t know what you type of wine to try, they will suggest something perfect for you. And to match with your wine, there are an array of cheese plates, salame, and insalata caprese. For something more hearty, there are panini and schiacciate made with fresh ingredients. They provide a hearty list of wines from small producers throughout Italy. You will find wines in this shop that you won’t find anywhere else in Florence. The hours of this lovely little wine adventure is Monday through Saturday 11-9pm, Sunday it is closed. Location : Piazza dei Rossi 1
- Vinaino di Parte Guelfa – I can honestly say they make the best sandwiches here. I eat here every other day and spend less than 5€. It is a great deal and the locale is cozy like you are sitting at home talking with friends. Locals frequent this shop on weekdays especially. Like a bartender, Luca and Leonardo listen to the local patrons that come in just to talk about life. They add their two sense here and there but most of the time they keep pouring the wine. It is a release to let all your worries and concerns out onto your neighborhood sandwich extraordinaires. Open from 11am-7pm from Monday-Saturday. Sunday it is closed. Location: Via Val di Lamona, 6
- Coquinarius – Coquinarius has a small seasonal menu of different types of bruschette for antipasti, tasty meats and fish. Salads are delectable here; creative choices include toppings such as sun-dried tomatoes, eggplant, sunflower seeds, zucchini flowers or pear. This elegant enoteca(wine bar) has a wide range of wines from Italy, California, Argentina, Austria and Chile. The camerieri (waitstaff) are very kind and full of life. It is a great venue to enjoy the afternoon with a book, the Italian banter and/or to get lost in your glass of wine. Wines are served by the glass or bottle in this relaxed experience. Even though it is located in the city center where there are tons of tourists, you will find the place filled with Florentines enjoying an long lunch. Enjoy the solitude with your cheeses and crostini. The hours to this quaint place is 9am to late evening. Closed on Sunday. Location : Via delle Oche 15r
- Mangiafoco Caffe` – Just a few steps from the Ponte Vecchio, Mangiafoco is located on Borgo Santi Apostoli. Lunch is served with a simple primi, panino or other dishes considered pranzo veloce (fast lunch). Even though the place is small it offers an aperitivo every evening. Live music is held inside every so often as well. The service is personable and they staff really cares what you are about to consume. Giving you a reason why a certain dish is being served. Explanations about the wine and why a 2003 Chianti tickles the palate. Just like Vinaino, people end up gathering outside on the street with a glass of wine in hand. Colored all in viola, where viola is prevalent in support of the city’s soccer team, Fiorentina. Open every day. Location: Borgo SS. Apostoli 26r
Katie Greenaway is a freelance travel writer and is the Local Expert of Florence for Nile Guide where she also provides the secrets of Florence on her blog. She writes about her life in Florence on her personal blog Olio di Oliva e Sogni di Vino and contributes to MNUI Travel Insurance with travel articles.
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