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Camden Locks

Camden Locks, on London's 'rural' Regent's Canal, has been regenerated into one of the liveliest areas for a great day out.

Most famous for its markets, an opportunity to find unusual gifts, works of art and antiques, and plenty of canalside eateries and for sampling cosmopolitan flavours from around the world.

Things to see and do

It takes time and funding to keep Camden Locks safe and beautiful for everyone. Your support makes it possible.

Planning your visit

  • Address

    Camden Locks, London, NW1 8AF

  • Opening times

    Towpath open daily

  • Prices

    It's free to take to the towpath

  • Toilets

    For customers of the local pubs/cafés, there are some public toilets in the markets

On a boat?

Pause for a chat with our friendly volunteer lock keepers, they’ll tell you more about the canal, the area and the work they do to make Camden Locks special. Repairing locks, building flower planters for wildlife, clearing fallen trees after storms – they do it all.

Getting here

  • By car

    There's no parking available, but Camden is easily accessible by bus and tube

  • By tube

    The nearest tube station is Camden Town (Northern Line)

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