Places of Interest
Camden Lock Market. Camden Lock isn’t simply a shopping district. It offers regular entertainment events, festivals, workshops and classes, alongside its regular complement of stalls, restaurants, stores, cafes and venues. This unique combination of amenities, in conjunction with its laid-back, relaxed atmosphere, has made it one of the most popular markets in London, and a regular haunt of locals and visitors alike.
The Roundhouse. First built as an Engine House for the railway in 1846 and listed Grade II, the Roundhouse is a world-class performing arts and Concert venue that has played host to many of the most famous names in the business. As well as headline performers, the venue is also a registered charity and runs a creative programme for 11–25s through the Roundhouse Trust, teaching thousands of 11- to 25-year-olds in live music, circus, theatre and new media. The Roundhouse Studios include a music recording suite, film production rooms, TV and radio studios and rehearsal rooms, all located underneath the Main Space.
Regent’s Park: Covering 166 hectares (410 acres), The Regent’s Park was designed in 1811 by renowned architects John Nash and Decimus Burton. It includes stunning rose gardens and is surrounded some of the finest Regency architecture in the country. The Park is the largest outdoor sports area in London catering for football, softball, rugby, and it also has a cricket pitch. The Park hosts London Zoo, the Open Air Theatre (performances end May to early September), and a boating lake. There are also wild bird species and waterfowl .Cafés include The Garden Café, The Honest Sausage, The Boathouse Café, and the Tennis Centre Café.
Electric Ballroom: A 1,500-capacity performance venue (primarily for rock bands) and indoor market located adjacent to Camden Town Tube. Host to many well-known acts the venue is used for a multitude of arts events.
Regents Canal: Running betwixt Little Venice and Docklands quiet and atmospheric Regent’s Canal passes by parks, a zoo, Camden Market, Victorian warehouses and celebrity hangouts. It was originally built to link the huge Grand Junction Canal’s Paddington branch with the River Thames, but now is mainly a place of leisure for both Londoners and visitors.
Koko: Formerly the Camden Palace, Koko is an iconic live music venue and former theatre close to Mornington Crescent, hosting acts including The Rolling Stones, Madonna and The Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Local Schools
State-Funded Primary Schools
- Christ Church C of E Primary School (Mixed, Community)
- Hawley Primary School (Mixed, Community)
- Holy Trinity & St Silas C of E Primary School Mixed, voluntary aided)
- Our Lady’s Roman Catholic Primary School (Mixed, voluntary aided)
- Primrose Hill Primary School (Mixed, community)
- Richard Cobden Primary School (Mixed, community)
- St Michaels C of E Primary School (Mixed, voluntary aided)
State-Funded Secondary Schools
- Acland Burghley School (Mixed, community)
- Camden School for Girls (Girls, community)
- Haverstock School (Mixed, community)
- Maria Fidelis Catholic School (Mixed, Community)
- Parliament Hill School (Girls, community)
- Regent High School School (Girls, Community)
- UCL Academy (Mixed, community)
- William Ellis (Boys, Voluntary Aided)
Transport Links
By Tube & Overground:
- Camden Town Mornington Crescent or Chalk Farm Tube Station (Northern line Zone 2)
- Camden Road Overground Station.
By Bus:
- 24: South End Green to Trafalgar Square, Notting Hill & White City
- 27: to Marylebone, Notting Hill & Hammersmith
- 29: to Wood Green, Finsbury Park & Trafalgar Square.
- 31: to Hampstead, Kilburn, westbourne Park & Westfield
- 46:Paddington, Hampstead, King’s Cross & St Barts
- 68:N253 Chalk Farm, Camden, Euston, Waterloo & Old Kent Road
- 88: Parliament Hill, Oxford Circus, Whitehall, Tate Britain, Vauxhall, Clapham Common
- 134: North Finchley, Muswell Hill & Euston
- 168: Hampstead, Waterloo, Elephant, Old Kent Rd
- 214: Highgate, King’s Cross, Moorgate
- 253: Euston, Holloway, Stamford Hill, Hackney
- 274: Angel, London Zoo, Baker St, Lancaster Gate
- N5: Edgeware, Hampstead, Trafalgar Square
- N20: Barnet, Finchley, Euston, Trafalgar Square
- N27: Chalk Farm, Marylebone, Notting Hill, Hammersmith
- N28: Swiss Cottage, Westbourne Park, Kensington, Fulham, Wandsworth
- N29: Enfield, Wood Green, Finsbury Park, Tottenham Court Rd, Trafalgar Square
- N31: Kilburn, Notting Hill, Chelsea, Clapham
- N253:Warren St, Manor House, Hackney, Aldgate
- N279:Waltham Cross, Tottenham, Holloway, Euston, Trafalgar Square
Shops & Amenities
Camden Lock Market. Camden Lock isn’t simply a shopping district. It offers regular entertainment events, festivals, workshops and classes, alongside its regular complement of stalls, restaurants, stores, cafes and venues. This unique combination of amenities, in conjunction with its laid-back, relaxed atmosphere, has made it one of the most popular markets in London, and a regular haunt of locals and visitors alike.
Camden High St: Alongside the established names and designer brands like Fred Perry, American Apparel, Vans and tattoo and piercing parlours, Camden High St is home to an array of specialist outlets supplying vintage clothing, jewellery, Shoes, cycles, musical instruments, antiques, amongst many others.
The Roundhouse. First built as an Engine House for the railway in 1846 and listed Grade II, the Roundhouse is a world-class performing arts and Concert venue that has played host to many of the most famous names in the business. As well as headline performers, the venue is also a registered charity and runs a creative programme for 11–25s through the Roundhouse Trust, teaching thousands of 11- to 25-year-olds in live music, circus, theatre and new media. The Roundhouse Studios include a music recording suite, film production rooms, TV and radio studios and rehearsal rooms, all located underneath the Main Space.
The Stables Market: For a more vintage or retro feel (located to the north of Camden Lock Market on Chalk Farm Road), and considered to be the more bohemian of the markets in Camden Town, noted for its gothic clothing and accessories. With nearly 700 different shops to choose from, here you can also find vintage clothing, retro furniture and homemade crafts as well.
Eating Out
York & Albany: Gordon Ramsay’s sophisticated and effortlessly chic former coaching inn. Cuisine British with international influences. Expect hearty classics like the pie of the week or slow roasted pork belly alongside pumpkin tortellini and street pizza specials. There’s also a great Sunday lunch available and afternoon tea too.
Lemonia:Established for over 30 years, cosy and intimate, classic Greek and Mediterranean cuisine – Rich moussaka, grilled fish and charcoal-flamed meats are all present – if you’d prefer a taste of everything order the mezze for a selection of hot and cold starters, main dishes and Greek salad.
The Engineer: Relaxed British gastropub offering an excellent selection of pub staples like cod and chips or sausage and mash alongside innovative, modern dishes such as pan-fried seabass with chargrilled Provençale-style vegetables and a tomato tapenade.
Haché; Camden’s primary upmarket burger joint. Juicy burgers served in hand shaped soft brioche buns with a wide range of gourmet variations. Hghly recommended.
Porky’s Camden: Comforting American-style diner on Chalk Farm Rd, offering a carnivorous taste of the South in relaxed surroundings.
Naamasté Kitchen: Award-winning Indian restaurant on Parkway, with twists on established curry-house favourites and dishes that are bursting with flavour. House specialities include the Goan sea bass, pan seared and served with a tomato, coconut, onion, mustard seed and curry leaf sauce.
