Where: Camden Passage, N1

What: Antiquities and antiques collectors should head to this north london area. From speciality shops with fine silver, paintings and priceless works of art, rare books, military items, glass and porcelain, buttons and needlework tools, boxes, and fans to junk shops that sell everything, Camden Passage has it all.

Camden Passage (not to be confused with Camden Market or Camden Lock Market) is one of London's best antiques markets. The stalls are jammed full of antiques, rarities and books. It's a great place to soak up the bustling atmosphere, even if you don't want to buy anything.

At the northern end is the Georgian Village Arcade, more stalls crammed into small booths on two levels selling silver, toys, and jewellery. At the southern end is The Mall with fine art and prints. Most of the shops along Camden Passage also specialise in various types of antique furniture, silver, textiles and art.

Thursdays sees a small book market. If you are looking for a cheap paperback it's excellent, but it's not the place to find antique and rare editions. The Farmers' Market runs on Sundays, and offers locally grown organic foods, sold by the people who produce them.

Nearest underground station: Angel

Opening times: Antiques: 7am - 2pm Wednesday and 8am - 4pm Saturday. Books: 10am - 4.30pm Thursday. Farmers' market: 10am - 2pm Sunday. (Local shops, the Mall and Arcade are open most days).