Camden Market is a maze of yards, alleys, halls and canal-side lanes in north London. Official Camden Market sources say it draws around 28 million visitors a year. With that many people and that many stalls, a printed plan only goes so far. This Mapme map gives visitors a searchable, mobile-friendly directory of the whole market, so they can find a burger stall, the nearest accessible toilet or the next walking tour without wandering.
About Camden Market
Camden Market grew from a small crafts market by Regent’s Canal in the 1970s into a collection of connected areas: Camden Lock, the Stables, the Market Hall, West Yard, Middle Yard and Hawley Wharf. The Stables area was once a set of horse stables and a horse hospital serving Pickfords. Today the site is full of independent shops, street food, bars and live events, which is exactly why navigation matters.
What the map shows
- Four levels. Buttons at the top of the map switch between Level 2 Food Courts, Level 1 Shops & Food, Level 0 and the Level -1 Basement, so visitors see only the floor they are on.
- Custom floor plan. The map uses Camden Market’s own black and white plan and lettering, with named lanes, yards and alleys such as Paddock Lane, Middle Yard and the Asian Alley.
- Color-coded categories. Shops, Food & Drink, Experiences, Amenities and Event Locations each have their own icon and color, and visitors can toggle each one on or off.
- Detailed amenities. Toilets, accessible lifts, accessible toilets, changing place facilities, ATMs, bike racks, storage lockers, seating, photo booths, an information point and a security office all have their own marker.
- Events and tours. Special markers show exhibitions and walking tours, like the Black History Season Exhibition and the Amy Winehouse Walking Tour.
- Trader cards. Every location opens a card with its name, unit and accessibility information, and visitors can step through nearby locations with arrows.
How visitors use it
- Scan a QR code or open the link from the market’s website.
- Pick a level, or search by trader name.
- Filter by category, such as only Food & Drink or only Amenities.
- Tap any marker for details, then share the link or get directions.
No app download is needed. It works in any phone browser, which matters in a place where people arrive from the tube already holding a phone.
Mapme features used
- Custom floor plan overlay
- Categories, sub-categories and search
- Custom marker icons
- Multi-level navigation
- Walking directions
- Bulk import and Google Sheets sync for keeping hundreds of traders current
Build a map like this
Market halls, food halls, covered bazaars and shopping arcades can follow the same recipe. Upload your floor plan for each level, import your traders from a spreadsheet, group them into categories, and add amenity markers. Mapme handles the rest, and you can embed the map on your site or print a QR code for signage. Need a hand? Our professional services team can build it for you.
FAQ
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Can I show multiple floors on one map?
Yes. Create a level for each floor and visitors switch between them with one tap. -
Can I upload my own floor plan?
Yes. Upload a plan or illustrated map as an overlay and position every trader on it. -
How do I manage hundreds of traders?
Import them from a spreadsheet, or connect Google Sheets so changes appear on the live map. -
Can I mark accessibility features?
Yes. Use dedicated markers for lifts, ramps, accessible toilets and changing places, and group them in their own category. -
Do visitors need an app?
No. The map runs in the browser and can be shared by link, embed or QR code.