Camden is a popular area of London for visitors with its vibrant market, restaurants, bars and shops. The Regents Canal also passes through Camden and gives a slower and peaceful view of the city than the hustle and bustle of the streets above. Not surprisingly with so much to offer it can become a busy place, especially at weekends, so finding a quieter time to visit may be better for some. There is a lot of street art in Camden but the good news is that it is fairly well concentrated around Camden High Street and Chalk Farm Road.
A good place to start is at Mornington Crescent tube station on the Northern Line. On leaving the station turn to the right and head in the direction of Camden Town following Camden High Street. The wall of the Koko club (currently closed for refurbishment) gives you some idea of what is to come.
The first stop is Miller Street which is on the left as you walk up Camden High Street and you will find a wealth of art to keep you interested.
While on this side of the street it is worth seeking out two sculptural pieces.
Crossing over Camden High Street you will find Plender Street and this work on the side of the Alexander The Great restaurant. It is by Italian street artist Alice Pasquini.
Continue up Camden High Street and turn right into Greenland Street and follow this with a left into Greenland Place before rejoining the high street via Greenland Road.
Continue up Camden High Street and pass Camden Town tube station. The Bucks Head public house on the junction with Buck Street has this piece by Aeroarts.
Head along Buck Street and then turn left into Stucley Place.
At the end of the street is the junction with Hawley Crescent where you will find this piece by Gnasher.
At the end of Hawley Crescent turn right back onto the main road and cross the Regents Canal. On the left hand side are Camden locks where you can join the crowds and while away a few minutes watching the canal boats.
The next stop is Castlehaven Road.
Hawley Street and Hawley Mews should be your next destination as here you will find a feast of street art.
The next piece, a collaboration between Himbad and Zumi, has been tagged but ii is still a remarkable work.
At the end of the mews you can see two pieces which are partly obscured by a small cabin. The insects are by Fanakapan whereas Batman and Robin climbing the wall is by SrX.
The colourful mural with parrots is by Graffiti Life and was quite difficult to photograph.
Hartland Road features a large piece by Dan Kitchener, tags now reduce its impact somewhat but it still remains an excellent piece.
Alongside it is a mural by Carmen de Sozer of iconic statuettes.
The final stop is one street further along towards Chalk Farm tube station. Harmood Street has two quite impressive and colourful murals.
This is by no means an exhaustive and complete account of the street art that can be seen in Camden but does show a wide range of work which can be easily seen with a walk between two tube stations. As with all areas the art on display changes frequently so as with all posts of this nature it is very much a snapshot in time.