About Camden
Camden, the informal name for the district Camden Town, is central both physically and culturally in London. It is perhaps best known for the Camden street markets, in particular the Camden Lock market, but Camden is also a hub of youth culture and live music venues and has been featured in numerous songs, films and televisions shows. It is located north west of the City of London and north of Regent’s Park.
The Camden Scene
Camden has served as a centre of alternative culture since the 1960s and today still appeals to fans of many musical subculture groups including goth, indie, metal and punk. The large number of popular live music venues bring in a wide range of performing acts. Camden has also received press recently as the London hang-out of singer/celebrity Amy Winehouse.
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.
Camden Facts
Tube Stops: Camden Town, Caledonian Road, Chalk Farm, Mornington Crescent
Borough: Camden
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