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Camden Passage Antiques Market
Camden Passage Antiques Market is a long-running street market tucked into a pedestrian lane off Upper Street in Islington, a short walk from Angel station. Trading since the 1960s, it has become one of London's best-loved spots for antiques, vintage jewellery and one-off collectables, with stalls spilling along the cobbled passage and into three connected market areas. Browsers come for the hunt as much as the buy, picking through everything from silverware and prints to retro clothing. Entry is free and you only pay for what you carry home.
Opening times
The main antiques and collectables days are Wednesday and Saturday, when stalls across all of the market areas are open, typically from around 9am to 6pm. There is also a book market on Thursday and Friday, and extra stalls may appear on Sunday, though this can change at short notice. For the fullest spread of antique dealers, a Wednesday or Saturday morning is the day to aim for, and going early gives you the best pick before the crowds arrive.
What's on the stalls
Camden Passage is built around antiques, vintage and curiosities rather than mass-market goods. Expect antique and vintage jewellery, silverware, prints and ceramics, alongside vintage clothing, textiles and small collectables like stamps, medals and bric-a-brac. The market spreads across three areas, Camden Passage itself, Charlton Place and Pierrepont Arcade, the last a covered maze of little units. With over 200 dealers said to have traded here over the years, it rewards patient browsing.
Around the market / getting there
The market sits on Camden Passage, a pedestrian lane just off Upper Street in Islington, in the Angel area. The nearest tube is Angel on the Northern line, only a few minutes' walk away. This is Islington (Angel), not Camden Town, so do not confuse it with Camden Market. The passage is lined with independent antique shops, cafes and restaurants, so it pairs naturally with a coffee, lunch on Upper Street or a wander around the wider Islington high street.
Common questions
- What are Camden Passage Antiques Market opening times?
- The main antiques days are Wednesday and Saturday, with stalls across all areas open from around 9am to 6pm. A book market runs Thursday and Friday, and some stalls may also appear on Sunday, subject to change at short notice.
- Is Camden Passage Antiques Market free?
- Yes. Entry to the market is completely free. You only pay for any antiques, vintage items or collectables you choose to buy from the stalls.
- What is the best time to visit Camden Passage Antiques Market?
- A Wednesday or Saturday morning is best, when all the market areas are open and dealers have the widest range of antiques out. Arriving early gives you first pick before the crowds.
- Where is Camden Passage Antiques Market?
- It is on Camden Passage, a pedestrian lane off Upper Street in Islington, London N1 8EA, in the Angel area. The nearest tube is Angel on the Northern line. Note this is in Islington, not Camden Town.
Other markets nearby
- Chapel Market Angel, Islington
- Exmouth Market Clerkenwell, Islington
- The Classic Car Boot Sale King's Cross, Camden
- Whitecross Street Market Islington
- Leather Lane Market Holborn, Camden
- Hoxton Street Market Hoxton, Hackney