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320 hectares of wild north London — swim the ponds in summer, climb Parliament Hill for the skyline.

Ex-Camden town hall next to St Pancras — red exterior lift, Decimo rooftop, all-day Isla café.

Covent Garden's crown — ballet + opera at world-class pricing. Ampitheatre seats are the value pick.

The official book depository of the United Kingdom, holding a copy of every book ever printed here, and a wide variety of periodicals. No less than 150 million items catalogued and there is an unimaginable of shelving! Visitors may not use the library unless they have proof of id

A 2-acre nature reserve amid the industrial wasteland just north of King's Cross Station. This lovely little park gives visitors interested in nature the opportunity to learn about the work of the London Wildlife Trust who administer this and 26 other reserves in London. This is

In 2010, it reopened after a renovation with a modern extension. Exhibitions on the long history of the Jewish community in London. Well laid out and interesting.

Many stores mainly focused around music and clothing. This is the market most people mean when they talk about the "Camden Market".

This is the largest of Camden's market areas, featuring hundreds of stalls selling everything from African art to beds to fetish clothing to antiques. This is probably the best place in London for interesting clothes, including vintage, goth, cyber and general club-wear. Cyberdog

This is a small market selling a range of common goods such as fruit and vegetables, cheap clothes and other bits and bobs. The Inverness Street Market is the smallest market in Camden, but it's the original local market in Camden predating the others by decades.

This is the first market you see turning right out of the tube station and it has a big sign declaring it "The Camden Market". However, it only sells only the typical funny t-shirts, knock-off designer boots, keyrings, etc., that you can find in practically every city in the worl

The dress code is strictly alternative and the pub has got a late night license for Fridays and Saturdays. DJs every night and some gigs. The artwork on the walls was produced by Robin, the barman.

Victorian Boozer

A bit rowdy and often quite packed, this pub and music venue has played a pivotal role in British music. It is well known for producing the 1980s band Madness and helping a great many other groups along their path to glory. Worth a stop, just for the atmosphere.

A more refined side of Camden, this pub is part of a chain in North London attempting to apply a little class. It has a fine selection of beer and cider, including a selection of Belgian beers both bottled and draught. The food is always good and the staff always friendly. There

A nice pub where the likes of Blur and Pulp and a load of other Britpop bands from the 1990s used to drink. Prices are reasonable, there are two pool tables, and the general atmosphere is laid back and friendly.

Tucked away in a side street close to the Stables Market, this two-story pub has a small garden and a roof terrace. There are sometimes concerts upstairs. A favorite of the late Amy Winehouse.

Food, drink, and music (jazz, soul, blues). Every Saturday the place turns into a great 1980s music club, with "I love the 80s".

Pleasant and good-value place to sit and sip, though it closes when Waitrose around 9PM.

Local landmark and a good meeting point. It is large, with two separate bars and a lot of seating. Food is served at the weekend.

Pub with a Theatre

with Jukes Basement Bar: previously the Kentish Town police cells

Gastropub

in a classical Victorian Gatehouse

A nice pub away close to Euston station.

Former cinema which was used in WWII to manufacture weapons and then faced a piracy lawsuit after screening A Clockwork Orange after Stanley Kubrick famously banned it. Now an alternative music venue.

A historic ballroom turned contemporary rock music venue. As a former dancefloor, the audience stands on a flat surface so it may be difficult to see the stage further back. The Ballroom hosts several different club nights. It is a big venue with two separate dance floors and fou

It is a great spot to go and catch alternative bands: goth, metal, electronica, rock, punk and many others are found here. Friday nights are also regular club nights, attracting large numbers from the young alternative crowd and more "studenty" than on Saturdays.

Grade II listed music venue with restaurant. Card only.