Camden Market nestled in the heart of North London and is popular amongst millions of visitors every year.
Renowned for the vibrant atmosphere and enticing offers in the form of stalls, shops and restaurants, the market is an ever-growing community and sells itself as more than your average shopping destination but is this a deserved title?
Dating back to the 1970s, Camden Market soon blossomed into a wardrobe enthusiasts ideal day out, exploring alternative subcultures and vintage stock.
However, the inconsistent prices and misleading advertisement can leave visitors such as myself struggling to differentiate between authentic goods and fakes amongst the sea of imported replicas.
Unfortunately the façade doesn’t end there.
Swimming in culture, the market is home to over 100 stalls offering cuisine from all corners of the globe.
From Korean to Venezuelan it is undoubtedly diverse and hugely sought after, but at what cost?
Well, seemingly an unreasonable one.
High costs and small portions appear as a common theme throughout, embodying a tourist trap rather than a celebration of different nations comfort foods.
In conclusion, Camden Market is undeniably iconic and worth visiting as a snapshot of London’s assortment of communities, but it is worth being conscious of the commercialised reality of inflated prices, bustling crowds and potential scams.
Ultimately a place where culture and commerce collide leaving visitors to decide if the experience is worth the expense.
