{"id":701,"date":"2008-08-01T08:37:52","date_gmt":"2008-08-01T12:37:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/?p=701"},"modified":"2014-08-18T09:59:17","modified_gmt":"2014-08-18T13:59:17","slug":"londons-camden-markets-are-calling","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nyhabitat.com\/blog\/2008\/08\/01\/londons-camden-markets-are-calling\/","title":{"rendered":"London\u2019s Camden Markets are Calling"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Camden Lock Market London<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

In London<\/a>, summer is the perfect time to forego high street fashion chains and head to outdoor markets for one-of-a-kind finds. This city certainly has a lot to choose from: the perennial favorite, Portobello Road between Notting Hill<\/a> and Ladbroke Grove; the edgier Spitalfields Market not far from the City<\/a>; the sprawling stalls of Brixton and Brick Lane<\/a>. But nothing compares to Camden<\/a> Market for sheer size and cool surroundings<\/strong>\u2014and a stay in a nearby NY Habitat London apartment<\/a> is a sure way to feel like you\u2019ve not only seen the city but lived it\u2026and you\u2019ll have the packages to prove it!<\/p>\n

Okay, so it\u2019s easy to mistake Camden Markets for the site of an outdoor concert. They are crowded, especially on weekends\u2014but that\u2019s all part of the charm. Navigating, however, is quite another story.
\nCamden can appeal to shoppers of every stripe. For antiques, there\u2019s Camden Passage Market, which is a lot like the Victoria & Albert Museum<\/a> without walls<\/strong>. For club gear, t-shirts, trainers and knock-offs<\/strong>\u2014all of it pretty cheap, at least by British standards\u2014head to The Camden Market<\/strong>, closest to Camden Town Tube stop, and Camden Canal Market<\/strong>, with the added bonus of a nice view and a few canal-side caf\u00e9s when all that shopping becomes a bit overwhelming, which it inevitably will. Stables Market<\/strong>, farther from the Tube, has some of the most original offerings<\/strong>. Gathered near the back, by what used to be the horse hospital, are independent artists and craftspeople, as well as a two-floor antique mall and scattered food stands.<\/p>\n

That brings us to one of Camden\u2019s biggest draws, which you can smell from blocks off: Camden Lock Market\u2019s food stalls<\/strong>, crammed with everything from Middle Eastern kebabs to Japanese dumplings, Caribbean patties and proper fish and chips. Sure, it\u2019s also crammed with people\u2014well-informed backpackers and budget travelers from the world over come for low-priced lunches loaded with flavor. You can stop here every day after stepping out of your New York Habitat accommodation and still never taste the same thing twice\u2014and that sure beats sandwiches from Sainbury\u2019s!<\/p>\n

Of course, the streets of Camden that surround the marketplaces are just as lively, getting in on the action with CD and vinyl shops, old-school authentic pubs, laid-back coffee shops, outdoor eateries, live music venues galore and hidden gems of galleries. This part of London has an energetic, funky neighborhood feel that\u2019s perfect for exploring and people-watching on summer afternoons. Keep your eyes open for local celebrities like Jodie Kidd, Kate Moss and Sienna Miller, shopping incognito for vintage originals.
\nSince the neighborhood is such an eclectic area, we suggest equally hip New York Habitat rental accommodations in Camden<\/a> that will set your stay apart from the usual ho-hum hotel chains.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022Less than one mile away from the lively Camden market, this furnished <\/span> 1 Bedroom Rental in<\/a> Camden Town, Camden-Islington (LN-1169)<\/a> is located on a quiet residential street perfect for you to embrace the London Culture. With high ceilings and garden views, this relaxing home provides a welcoming stay during your visit.<\/p>\n

\u2022\u00a0With its crisp design and central location, this studio Vacation Rental in <\/a>Primrose Hill,<\/a> Camden-Brent (LN-487)<\/a> is on the ground floor of a modern building, surrounded by multiplex and art-house cinemas, Primrose Hill Park (which, after a short climb, has a pretty view of London), local shops and London Zoo. It\u2019s less than a ten-minute walk to both Chalk Farm and Swiss Cottage underground stations and only one stop away from the excitement of Camden.<\/p>\n

Make your trip unforgettable by staying in a New York Habitat rental near Camden Markets\u2014one of London\u2019s true originals.<\/p>\n

Leave a comment below to let us know what treasures you found in Camden Town.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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