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The Camden Markets

Address: Camden Town, London

Category: Outdoor/Flea/Green Markets
Location: London

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Fodor's Review:

This area is actually several markets gathered around a pair of locks in the Regent's Canal. Sadly, in early 2008, a large fire destroyed about 70 of the smaller stalls but Camden Lock Market and Stables Market were not affected. There are plans to rebuild, but some of the haphazard charm may be lost in the refurbishment. Still, the variety of merchandise is mind-blowing: vintage and new clothes, antiques and junk, jewelry and scarves, candlesticks, ceramics, mirrors, and toys.

The markets on Camden High Street (both outdoors and within the Electric Ballroom) mainly sell cheap T-shirts, secondhand clothes, and tacky pop-culture paraphernalia; it's best to head to Camden Lock and Stable Markets. Though much of the merchandise is youth oriented, the markets have a lively appeal to aging hippies, fashion designers, and anyone with a taste for the bohemian who doesn't mind crowds and a bit of a madhouse scene. Don't miss the Horse Hospital (weekends only) for quirky antiques dealers.

Open: Camden Market, Daily. 9-5:30; Camden Lock Market, Stables Market, and Canal Market, Daily 10-6; Electric Market, Sat. (most) 10-5, Sun. 9-5:30
Tube: Camden Town (Northern Line)

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