London Borough of Camden

London Borough of Camden is an administrative district in Greater London, England that stretches from green hills in the north to densely built streets in the city center. The area includes residential neighborhoods, parkland, shopping streets, and university campuses, all sitting side by side and giving the borough a varied structure.

The borough formed in 1965 by merging Hampstead, Holborn, and St Pancras, three areas that had previously been separate administrative units. This reorganization combined places with different characters and created one of the 32 new administrative units across Greater London.

The borough takes its name from Camden Place, an 18th-century estate once owned by the Earl of Camden and now remembered only as a historic address. The area around Camden Lock draws visitors who wander through market halls discovering alternative fashion, handcrafted goods, and international food.

The area is easy to explore on foot since many attractions and facilities sit close together and connect through short walking distances. Three major railway stations in the southern part make arrival simple and offer connections in all directions within and beyond London.

Regent's Canal runs through the borough and connects waterways with markets, walking paths, and houseboats moored along the banks. This 19th-century canal now offers a quiet route through the otherwise busy urban area and shows a different side of London.

Location: Greater London

Inception: April 1, 1965

Shares border with: City of Westminster, City of London, London Borough of Brent, London Borough of Barnet, London Borough of Haringey, London Borough of Islington

Website: https://camden.gov.uk

GPS coordinates: 51.54278,-0.15944

Latest update: December 4, 2025 19:02