Drawing over 10 million visitors a year, Camden Town is one of London’s most colourful, and cosmopolitan quarters. Developed by the first Earl Camden, the opening of the Regent’s Canal in 1816 led to its rapid burgeoning. It is now crammed with shops, markets and entertainment venues and characterised by a distinctly bohemian air. The perfect antidote to its throbbing atmosphere is to be found in the neighbouring calm streets of Primrose Hill. A forested hunting area until it was cleared during Elizabeth the First’s time, fine panoramic views of London can be enjoyed from the hilltop. Popular with actors, designers and models, there are many chic restaurants, watering holes and boutiques to be found here.
Plan your journey (Transport For London Journey Planner)
Places of Interest:
The Jewish Museum, Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, NW1 7WB. London’s museum of Jewish life.
The Jewish Museum, Raymond Burton House, 129-131 Albert Street, NW1 7WB. London’s museum of Jewish life.
Stables Market, Chalk Farm Road, NW1. Packed with stalls selling vintage clothes, antiques and much more.
Regent’s Canal, NW1. Tranquil waterway running from Paddington to Limehouse via Camden.
The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm Road, NW1 8EH. Performing arts centre reopening in 2006.
Etcetera Theatre, 265 Camden High Street, Camden, NW1 7BU. Fringe theatre above the Oxford Arms pub.
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY. Centre for English folk music and dance.
Transport
Camden Town – Northern Line
Chalk Farm – Northern Line
Camden Road - Silverlink
Councillors:
Patricia Callaghan – Labour
020 7722 1699 patricia.callaghan@camden.gov.uk
Harriet Garland – Labour
Tel: 020 7974 2792
Email: harriet.garland@camden.gov.uk
Jake Summer - Labour
Tel: 07950 295225
Email: jake.sumner@camden.gov.uk
For further information phone 020 7974 5944
Surgeries:
1st Friday of each month
Pirate Castle, Oval Road
6.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
2nd Friday of each month
Clarence Way Tenants Hall, Hawley Road, NW1
2.00 p.m. to 3.00 p.m.
3rd Friday of each month
Primrose Hill Community Centre, Hopkinson's Place, off Fitzroy Road, NW1
6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
4th Saturday of each month
8 Camden Road, NW1
10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m.
Hospital:
University College London Hospital, 235 Euston Road, London, NW1 2BU. |
