Camden market stalls sprawl in and around a series of old railway arches rising out of the waters of the lock. Browse anything from leather jackets to silk kimonos, ethnic crafts to kitsch ornaments, vintage clothes and plain old household junk. Hang out by the waterside and snack on a range of international foodstuffs from Chinese noodles to Jamaican patties. Henna tattooists and hair braiders will vie for your custom and musicians for your ears.
A canal boat trip or a stroll along the peaceful canal provides a welcome break from the hubbub or visit the newly refurbished Camden Arts Centre, which showcases new and emerging British art. Not far away are the Jewish Museum and the British Library, where the Magna Carta and Shakespeare's first folio can be viewed.