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Outdoor venues in Camden to use for events, filming and more.
Waterlow Park
Waterlow has ponds on three levels, tree lined walkways, an open-plan bandstand, playgrounds, a kitchen garden and tennis courts.
Camden’s largest park, Waterloo Park, was gifted to the public by Sydney Waterloo in 1889, as ‘a garden for the gardenless’. It sits on a hillside with panoramic views and includes the historic Lauderdale House and its formal terraced gardens.
Waterlow has ponds on three levels, tree lined walkways, an open-plan bandstand, playgrounds, a kitchen garden and tennis courts.
Its private lawns are perfect for corporate summer parties and sports days, celebration events, pop-up cinema and more.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Corporate summer parties
- Sports days
- Celebration events
- Pop-up cinema
- Community festivals
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Capacity:
>250
Address:
Waterlow Park, Highgate, London, N6 6PL
Transport:
Tube : Archway
Bus : 143, 210, 271
Brunswick Square
Brunswick Square Gardens was built in the grounds of the Foundling Hospital, an orphanage founded by Captain Thomas Coram in 1739.
The square is a popular lunch and picnic spot, and it has a path running around and through it. There are a few trees dotted here and there, but it is mainly grass.
Past events that have been hosted here include company picnics, charity functions, community festivals, marketing activations and sampling.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Picnics
- Brand activation
- Community festivals
- Business away day
- Community events
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Capacity:
100-250
Address:
Brunswick Square Gardens Brunswick Square, Bloomsbury WC1N 1AW London
Transport:
Tube : Russell Square
Bus : 10, 59, 68, 91, 168, N91
Bloomsbury Square
Developed in the late 17th century by the 4th Earl of Southampton, Bloomsbury Square is one of London’s oldest squares. It was originally called Southampton Square.
The square is in four parts divided by a path. It includes a beautiful garden, grassy areas and a small children’s playground, and is popular with both commuters and London visitors.
It’s ideal for a wide range of events, including community festivals, art showcases, launch events, commercial activities and business awaydays.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Small events
- Picnics
- Active classes
Space:
- Outside space
- No public toilets
Access: Vehicles may be allowed with permission from Camden.
Capacity:
100-250
Address:
Bloomsbury Square Bloomsbury WC1A 2LP London
Transport:
Tube : Holborn Tube
Bus : 19, 38, 55, 98
Car Park: Pay and display parking around the square. Parking suspensions can be purchased on Euston Square.
St George's Gardens
St George's Gardens opened in 1714 as one of the first burial grounds away from a church. The land was split into two and used by the nearby St George’s Bloomsbury and St George the Martyr churches. The park was damaged in World War II, but otherwise little has changed.
Today, this picturesque garden has paths separating it into sections, making it ideal for small gatherings. It is also a popular spot for lunches and picnics.
Past events held here include company picnics, art trails and community events.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Small events
- Picnics
- Active classes
- Community events
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
St George’s Gardens, Wakefield St, London, WC1H 8HZ
Transport:
Tube : Russell Square
Bus : 17, 45, 46
Camden Square Garden
Rectangular in shape, Camden Square Garden runs parallel to busy Camden Road.
There is a path running around and through the square, and it is a popular lunch and picnic spot. It also has a playground and dog walking area, with many trees.
The space has hosted many events including company picnics, community festivals and children's parties.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Small events
- Picnics
- Active classes
- Community events
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
Camden Square Garden Camden Square, Camden Town NW1 9XA London
Transport:
Tube : Camden Town and Kentish Town
Bus : 29, 253
Russell Square
Russell Square Gardens is named after the Earls and Dukes of Bedford. It was created when new streets were laid out by the 5th Duke in the gardens of his former home, Bedford House.
This large square offers many paths and lawns to explore, as well as trees and a water fountain. There is also an Italian café open daily at this popular lunchtime spot.
Past events held here include company fun runs, technology showcases and product sampling, charity events and even a comedy festival.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Sampling
- Pop Ups
- Brand promotion
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets
Capacity:
>250
Address:
Russell Square Gardens Russell Square WC1B 5BE London
Transport:
Tube : Russell Square
Bus : 10, 188, X68
Kilburn Grange Park
Kilburn Grange Park opened in 1913 on land that was once part of the Grange Estate.
Surrounded by hedges and gardens, this large open grass space includes a children's playground, basketball court, outdoor gym and tennis courts.
It’s suitable for hosting everything from community festivals to birthday parties, large picnics and family fun days.
To hire the tennis courts, visit https://camdenactive.camden.gov.uk/sports/kilburngrange/
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Picnics
- Active classes
- Community festivals
- Business awayday
Space:
- Outside space
- No public toilets
Capacity:
>250
Address:
Kilburn Grange Park, Kilburn High Road, Kilburn, London, NW6 2JL
Transport:
Tube : Kilburn, West Hampstead
Bus : 16, 32, 189, 316, 332, 632
Britannia Junction - Camden Town
Situated outside Camden Town Tube, this large paved area is always busy with commuters, tourists and locals exploring the markets, zoo and shops.
Past events that have taken place here include sampling, leafleting and product launches.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Sampling
- Leafleting
- Product launches
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Access: Pedestrian only, no vehicles allowed.
Total daily footfall: 44,435
Capacity:
<25
Address:
Britannia Junction - Camden Town NW1 8QL London
Transport:
Tube : Camden Town
Bus : 24, 27, 29, 31, 88, 134, 168, 214, 253, 274, C2
Car Park: Parking suspensions can be bought on Greenland Road and Camden Road.
Byng Place
This large paved area sits between Gordon Square and the UCL campus in Bloomsbury. Surrounded by iconic architecture, shops and eateries, it’s a popular spot for students and local workers alike.
The space has hosted many events including branded giveaways, ice cream sampling and free bike maintenance workshops.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Promotion activity
- Sampling
- Leafleting
Space:
- Outside space
- Size: 8m x 15m
- No public toilets
Capacity:
<25
Address:
Byng Place 1 Byng Place WC1E 7JJ London
Transport:
Tube : Euston Square, Russell Square, Goodge Street
Bus : 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
Red Lion Square
Created by Nicholas Barbon in 1684, the square is named after the Red Lion Inn, a pub that once backed onto the square.
The square is surrounded by a beautiful garden and has a path through its centre. It also has a small cafe and attracts many visitors, meaning it’s perfect for sampling and marketing activities.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Sampling
- Commercial activities
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
Red Lion Square, Holborn, London, WC1R 4QH
Transport:
Tube : Holborn
Bus : 98
Seven Dials, Neal Street - Covent Garden
Nestling in Covent Garden’s north-west corner, Seven Dials retains its original star shape, first created in the early 1690s. Today, thanks to the efforts of the Seven Dials Trust, it is thriving.
Seven Dials, Neal Street is a small, 6m by 6m space outside Urban Outfitters that is constantly busy with shoppers and tourists.
The space is perfect for immersive activations, product launches and high-end brand demonstrations.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Pop ups
- Brand activation
Space:
- Outside Space
- 6m x 6m
Capacity:
<25
Address:
Seven Dials, Neal Street - Covent Garden Neal Street WC2H 9LJ London
Transport:
Tube : Covent Garden
Bus : 14, 19, 24, 29, 34, 38, 174
Great Queen Street
Sited on the corner of Drury Lane and Great Queen Street in Covent Garden, this flat paved square features bespoke stone benches.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Pop ups
- Brand activation
- Contact us
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Parking suspensions can be bought on Great Queen Street to the north of the site
Access: Pedestrian only, no cars on site.
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
Great Queen Street Covent Garden WC2B 5TD London
Transport:
Tube : Holborn, Covent Garden
Bus : 1, 59, 68, 91, 68, 171, 188, 243, 453, 521
Tavistock Square
Builder Thomas Cubitt developed the gardens in the 1820s on the estate of the Dukes of Bedford. The square’s name comes from the Marquess of Tavistock, a title given to the Dukes’ eldest sons.
Often called the Peace Garden, it is a leafy, shady and quiet space. Inside there are several memorial features including a tree planted for the victims of the Hiroshima bombing. There is also a conscientious objectors' memorial stone and a centrepiece statue of Mahatma Ghandi.
Less busy than nearby Russell Square, it is used for memorial events, company picnics and private functions.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Small events
- Picnics
- Active classes
- Community events
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on site
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
Tavistock Square Gardens, Kings Cross WC1H 9EZ London
Transport:
Tube : Russell Square
Bus : 10, 59, 68, 91, 168
Whitfield Gardens
Whitfield Gardens was once the site of a half-acre Burial Ground and before that a large pond called The Little Sea. London County Council acquired the site in 1894. A year later, it opened as a public space to relax away from the hustle and bustle of Tottenham Court Road.
This paved square with shrubbery and benches is today a popular lunch spot. Past events hosted here include brand promotions, flash mobs, sampling, leafleting and a food festival.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Brand promotion
- Sampling
- Leafleting
- Pop ups
Space:
- Outside Space
- No public toilets on this site
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
Whitfield Gardens Corner of Tottenham Court Road and Tottenham Court Street W1T 4TB
Transport:
Tube : Goodge Street
Bus : 14, 24, 29, 73, 134, 390
Swiss Cottage Open Space
This medium-sized location was created in 2006 as part of the development of Swiss Cottage library, leisure centre and Hampstead Theatre.
The grassy, hilly open space is set out in the style of an amphitheatre featuring a water fountain at its heart. Swiss Cottage Open Space is popular with parents, children, community groups and local people, making it ideal for small events, picnics and active classes.
To find out more, contact:
Email: events@camden.gov.uk
Phone: 020 7974 5633
Welcomes:
- Small events
- Picnics
- Active classes
Space:
Outside Space
Capacity:
25-100
Address:
Swiss Cottage Open Space, Swiss Cottage, London NW3 3NR
Transport:
Tube : Swiss Cottage