Locals began venturing to these markets, which were hailed for their good quality, and by three other markets were added either on or near Chalk Farm Road. During the s, many of the old buildings at Camden Lock were converted into open market areas, and were soon renamed as Camden Lock Place. Today the Camden markets are home to six different markets, each with their own distinct and individual characteristics. Out of all the markets located in Camden, Camden Lock Village is perhaps the most famous.
With nearly different shops to choose from, here you can also find vintage clothing, retro furniture and homemade crafts as well. This market is located on Camden High Street a two-minute walk away from the Camden Town Underground Station , and specializes in clothing of all shapes, sizes and styles. Buck Street Market is entirely outdoors, and contains stalls which are scattered throughout several narrow alleyways. It is also a popular haunt among locals for its fruit and vegetable markets, which have been around since the early s.
As a matter of fact, no Camden Town photo collection would be complete without a shot of the massive black and orange dragon at Max Orient Camden High Street , or the brightly-decorated elephant at the Namaste Indian Restaurant Camden High Street.
Always keep an eye on your belongings when visiting the markets, as the area is prone to pick-pocketing. If you want to avoid the crowds, try to come on a weekday or during the early hours of the morning however some of the stalls may be closed. Be aware that some shops try to rip-off tourists, or even locals when selling their products. Try and find yourself a good bargain with the seller, and if not, look around at the surrounding shops as you may be able to find a better deal on the same item elsewhere.
If you are travelling by bus, you can reach the Camden Markets via routes 24, 29 and from London's West end. If you are travelling by train, the nearest station is St. Pancras which is a minute walk away. If you are travelling by car, you can find car parks at St. By: Author Julianna Barnaby. It was only in that two friends bought the derelict timber yard of T. E Dingwalls and set up Camden Lock Market — inviting a selection of craftspeople and antiques dealers to set up shop and sell from their stalls.
Word spread and more and more sellers flocked to the market — by now one of the highlights of an area becoming known for counterculture and Punk Rock, in no small thanks to Dingwalls Dance Hall, which opened in The Ultimate London Discovery Map. On the site of what used to be the Canal Market until it was destroyed by a fire in , Camden Lock Village was redeveloped and now the market sits alongside residential and office units. In days gone by, Buck Street Market was the spot to buy vintage clothing — but it had gotten a little tired as the vintage pegs gave way to mass-produced tat.
That was all before it opened in its newest guise in mid — as a container park in the style of Boxpark. Camden Market is pretty much equidistant from two tube stations, both on the Northern Line. And if you get lost at any point, just listen out for the dulcet The place is roughly split into two halves, which once operated independently.
Towards the Lock, the market becomes a series of open-air yards as well as the three-storey market hall. The markets are open from 10am till 6pm, every day except Christmas — and see, on average, about a quarter of a million visitors a week. But if you can be choosy, weekday mornings are generally quietest. Image credit: Madelon.
Our tried-and-tested favourites are, in no particular order:. Francesco Casalino. From here, slip back round towards the market hall. This three storey hall looks like an old 18th century trading exchange but was actually built in the 90s, and is packed with traders selling vintage cameras, second-hand bookstalls and what feels like hundreds of jewellery stands.
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