Whether you're a tourist on a day trip or a seasoned Londoner after a new experience, James Barr, General Manager at The Wesley Camden Hotel, shares local insight about how to soak up the best of Camden in just 24 hours.
7:30am - Sunrise at Primrose Hill
Start your day at Primrose Hill, just north of Regent’s Park. It’s one of London’s most loved viewpoints where upmarket delis, chic eateries, and boutique fashion stores clustered along Regent’s Park Road can be enjoyed.
9am - LUMI Camden
Head on over to the cosy cafe that is LUMI’s Camden to enjoy a specially selected Allpress coffee alongside a fresh pastry or two. Serving up Mediterranean flavours, their brunch menu serves all the classics as well as their own signature dishes, including the ‘crazy Lumi’ and the ‘creole chicken waffle’.
10:30am - Vintage shopping
Spend a slow morning digging into Camden’s indie retail scene. Stop by Rokit Vintage or What Goes Around Comes Around to immerse yourself in retro vintage streetwear, or for music lovers, Dot’s Music and Out On The Floor Records are the epitome of lyrical heaven with everything from rock to soul.
12:30pm - Lunchin’ at Frida Camden
For a bite to eat, tuck into a hearty dish of Mexican food at Frida’s. Whether it be stuffed tacos, burritos and fajitas, or topped nachos, why not refresh with a drink from their selection of cocktails, mocktails margaritas and martinis?
2pm - A canal walk to Little Venice
Walk off lunch with this popular canal stroll, suitable for those of all fitness levels and accessibility. Offering a scenic route along the Regent's Canal with plenty of interesting architectural sights along the way, the walk is about 2.5 miles (4 km) long and takes approximately one - two hours to complete.
4pm - A sweet treat at Reenie’s Ice Cream Bar
If you’re looking to cool down after your walk, or you simply want to reward yourself, head into the 1950s American-inspired ice cream shop to ponder over its many flavours and soak up its vintage style. From classic flavours to the more adventurous likes of Movie Night curated with vanilla ice cream mixed with homemade almond cookies and chocolate shards.
4:30pm - Soak up the local heritage
Visit Somers Town Museum to delve into the local history and celebrate the incredible ‘radical, reformers and rebels’ histories, and perhaps explore their guided walking tour; uniquely guided by local experts, the tour highlights urban change, social housing, and radical thinkers, reformers and un-common people.
6pm - Dinner at Camden Market
After browsing its quirky market stalls, it’s time to choose your dinner from the deliciously-diverse street food vendors. Will it be a loaded hotdog from Funky Dog, a plant-based thai favourite from Vegan Thai, flavoursome noodles from Pho Kae, or modern Greek flavours from Pitta Bun?
7:30pm - A nightcap at Lockside
A short walk from your dinner destination at Camden Market, stop at Lockside for a freshly-poured pint or glass of red on the outdoor terrace overlooking the eclectic food market and canal.
10pm - Rest your head at The Wesley Camden Hotel
When it’s time to call it a night, take the short walk through Camden’s uniquely vibrant streets to The Wesley Camden Hotel where a soft bed and a hot drink awaits you, where you can dream about doing it all again tomorrow.
Start planning your trip to Camden when you visit The Wesley Hotel website today.
The Wesley operates across two Central London hotels; The Wesley Euston is a 100-room hotel situated just steps from Euston Station, complete with a restaurant/ kitchen and bar, meeting rooms and spaces, as well as a new gym. The Wesley Camden is a 38-room boutique hotel located within the Camden Methodist Church building which opened in December 2022 following a £11 million conversion of the old Camden Town Methodist Church.