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Camden Town is known for being walkable and economical with many neighborhood options for restaurants, bars, and coffee shops. You can experience the local theater and live music, or enjoy the natural beauty of the parks. Camden Town's hotels make a great home base for venturing out into the greater London area.

Sightseeing around Camden Town

The museums and theaters provide some cultural flavor, while the monuments and historic sites offer insight into local lore. London Canal Museum, Keats House, and Freud Museum feature captivating exhibits. You can check out the local talent at Hampstead Theatre, Bloomsbury Theatre, and Almeida Theatre. Monuments like BT Tower, Angel Building, and Marble Arch are well regarded. Notable landmarks include Burgh House, Russell Square, and Dickens House. Hours of family fun are waiting at London Zoo, The Castle Climbing Centre, and London Dungeon.

You can get some shopping done while you're here, or take part in any number of other activities. You'll find the great outdoors at parks like Primrose Hill, Cartwright Gardens, and Queen Mary's Gardens. Explore nature at Highbury Fields and Clissold Park. Plan to do some shopping while in town? Consider Swiss Cottage Farmers' Market, Selfridges, and Smithfield Market. Emirates Stadium, Lord's Cricket Ground, or Whiteleys Shopping Centre will provide yet another welcomed diversion.

Don't miss some of the area's most popular attractions, such as King's College London, Trafalgar Square, and St. Paul's Cathedral. You can also stop by University College London, Highgate Ponds, and Park Square Garden.

Getting around Camden Town

If you want to get around the city, Kentish Town Underground Station is the closest metro stop. Others nearby include Camden Town Underground Station and Mornington Crescent Underground Station. To see the sights outside of town, hop aboard a train. London Road Station is the closet train station, but London Kentish Town West Station and London Gospel Oak Station are also nearby.

At 8.7 miles (14 km), London (LCY-London City) is the closest major airport to Camden Town. The next closest airport is London (LHR-Heathrow), located 14.2 miles (22.9 km) away.