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camden markets >> camden lock market |
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 In
the beginning...
This is the market that started it all
in back in 1972 with a bohemian collection of outdoor stalls
selling esoteric bric a brac. Now considerably tidied up, its
indoor and outdoor markets still offer a huge selection of original
arts and crafts, original designer clothes, delicious food stalls
and boat trips along the canal. A great atmosphere - its the
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opening times
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camden lock at night |
Open
all week
Many of the
shops and cafes are open throughout the week from about 11am
- 6pm daily.
However the market really comes alive at
the weekends - with four or five times as many stalls and
much more going on.
Take your time to look around - its a sprawling
complex and just when you think you've seen it all, you turn
another corner and there's more.
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Dingwalls
and Jongleurs
Camden Lock is also home to the legendary
venue Dingwalls - at the cutting edge of the live music scene
for 30 years. Bands who've played there recently include:
Toploader, Coldplay, Beta Band, White Stripes and Feeder.
Jongleurs is a world famous stand-up comedy
club open on both Friday (one show) and Saturday nights (two
shows). You can book a table for a sit down meal or order
drinks from the bar.
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 The
best food stalls
The best food stalls in Camden are to be
found in Camden Lock Market at weekends.
A huge selection of exotic fare is cooked
in front of you by experts on stalls in West Yard on Saturday
and Sunday - Helpings are huge and prices are very reasonable.
Tables and chairs are provided or enjoy your meal on a Summer's
day by sitting out by the adjoining canal and watching the
boats go by.
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camden boat trips |
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jewellery |
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getting around |
Camden
Waterbus
Take a trip on a traditional canal
narrow boat along the picturesque Regents Canal to Little
Venice. You can travel one way or return. You can also take
the Waterbus to London Zoo - a lower than usual entry fee
can be included in the price of the boat trip and you enter
the zoo through their own canal gate.
Daily service from April to September with reduced service
in the Winter months
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Tribu
Tribu made a name for themselves with their
experimental jewellery designs and natural materials. Their
Camden Lock shop has a wide selection of hand-crafted cybertribal
body adornments at reasonable prices - from original selected
tribal body jewellery from various parts of the world to one-off
and custom-made pieces. Tribu: ground floor of the Market
Hall, Camden lock Market.
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Market
areas
There are various different areas of Camden
Lock Market.
West Yard features
the canal boat pier, the lockside lounge and many shops and
stalls.
Middle Yard house
Jongleurs and Dingwalls.
Market Hall has
several floors of indoor markets and shops.
East Yard overlooks
the canal and has many shops and stalls.
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camden lock bar |
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camden lock stalls |
 Lockside
Lounge
The Lockside Lounge has a 1000 square feet
balcony overlooking Camden Lock - with great views of the
market and the canal boats – a wondeful alfresco dining
area and people watching spot. Good food, great atmosphere
and some of London's top dj's in the evenings. Open seven
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 Mixer
One of the stalls that stands out at Camden Lock market is
Mixer - selling a really unusual range of affordable handmade
jewellery and soft furnishings. The stall is on the corner
of Middle Yard on Saturdays and Sundays. |
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