Only got 24 hours to explore one of London’s most eclectic neighbourhoods? No worries — this Camden day itinerary is your hour-by-hour guide to soak up markets, music, street art, food, and canals without missing a beat.
☕ 9:00 AM – Grab Coffee & Shakshuka at Café Loren
Start the day with a quality breakfast at Café Loren just steps from Camden Lock. Their shakshuka and oat flat whites are the stuff of local legend.
📍 Camden Lock Place
💷 £6–£10
🌱 Vegan-friendly options
🛍️ 10:00 AM – Explore Camden Market
Head straight into Camden Market before it gets packed. Wander through the:
- Stables Market for vintage fashion
- Camden Lock for crafts and homeware
- Buck Street for eco brands
- Cyberdog for… intergalactic ravewear 👽
💡 Don’t buy yet — browse and take notes.
🎨 11:30 AM – Street Art Walk
Now that the shops are filling up, take a breather and go graffiti-hunting.
Best spots:
- Behind Inverness Street
- Alley beside Spiritual Bar
- Hawley Street walls
📸 Perfect for bold street-style photos
🥙 12:30 PM – Eat Street Food by the Canal
Hungry yet? Pick from any of the legendary stalls:
- Magic Falafel – Vegan wrap (£7)
- What The Pitta – Plant-based kebab (£9)
- Makatcha – Indonesian rendang (£10)
- Oli Baba’s – Halloumi fries (£6)
📍 Sit by the water at Hawley Wharf for chill vibes.
🚤 2:00 PM – Walk the Regent’s Canal Towpath
Walk off lunch along the scenic Regent’s Canal, heading toward Primrose Hill. It’s peaceful, photogenic, and full of quirky houseboats.
Bonus: Stop for a quick snack or drink at a waterside café.
🌇 3:00 PM – Climb Primrose Hill
For a FREE panoramic view of London, Primrose Hill is the place.
Snap the skyline, then relax on the grass with a drink or book. Perfect afternoon reset.
🎶 5:00 PM – Discover Camden’s Music Scene
Camden is music royalty — dive into it.
Pop into:
- Camden Watch Company showroom
- Out On The Floor Records or Sounds That Swing for vinyl
- Check what’s on at Jazz Café or The Roundhouse
If you’re staying later, book gig tickets in advance.
🍔 6:30 PM – Dinner at Rudy’s Vegan Diner or Band of Burgers
Two great dinner picks:
- Rudy’s Vegan Diner – comfort food, milkshakes, wings
- Band of Burgers – smoky, meaty mains
💷 Expect £10–15 per meal
🌱 Vegan-friendly option available
🍻 8:00 PM – End with a Pint at The Hawley Arms
Round off your day at The Hawley Arms — Amy Winehouse’s old haunt. Enjoy the rock ‘n’ roll vibe, rooftop terrace, and friendly locals.
Cheers to a perfect day!
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