Camden London - Things to do in Camden

What's on in Camden

Camden, or more formally Camden Town, is central both physically and culturally in London and is perhaps best known for its street markets of which there are seven. Camden has served as a centre of alternative culture since the 1960s and today still appeals to fans of many musical subcultures including goth, indie, metal and punk.  The large number of popular live music venues bring in a wide range of performing acts. Situated around the Regent’s Canal, Camden offers an assortment of traditional pubs, lively bars, art galleries and comedy venues showcasing many upcoming talents and some of the best clubbing in London.

About Camden

Camden, located  in the London Borough of Camden, is a hub of youth culture and live music venues, and has been featured in numerous songs, films and televisions shows. Both Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin played their debut gigs at the Roundhouse ushering in a decade of rock and punk. Camden has also received press recently as the London hang-out of singer/celebrity Amy Winehouse and continues to be home for numerous “Bo-Bos” (bourgeois bohemians) to poet laureates.
It is located north west of the City of London and north of Regent’s Park.

Camden Venues

• The Underworld
  Best for: The gods of Metal, Indie, Hip-Hop and just about anything that can be coaxed forth from a guitar, a microphone or a laptop.
• KOKO
  Best for: A glamorous venue with internationally recognised, star performers.
• Camden Arts Centre
  Best for: Fine art, exhibitions, courses, bookshops barbecues and  a community atmosphere that is hard to beat.
• Electric Ballroom
  Best for: Unkillable Camden Town club, classic Camden vibe and big name appearances sprinkled into a schedule of regular club nights.
• The Roundhouse
  Best for: The latest art, drama and live music produced by local youngsters.  Also the place for a stellar lineup of top name bands and comedians.
• The Enterprise
  Best for: some of the best indie gigs in London, and a place you can enter at dusk as a respectable diner and leave in the early hours as a slurring, singing drunkard.

How to Get to Camden

By Tube: Camden Town, Chalk Farm, Mornington Crescent
By Bus: 31, 29, 168, 253, 46, UL1
24-hour Buses : 24, 27, 134, 88, 214, 274, C2
Please see Transport for London for more information concerning travel
By Canal : The London Waterbus operates canal boats, on Saturdays and Sundays in Winter and a daily service in Summer,  from Little Venice to Camden Town.