Dingwalls is a unique live music venue that serves Londoners for more than three decades. Since it opened its doors in 1973, it hosted many comedy events and staged plenty of emerging acts and plays. In addition to that, it welcomed many world-class performers, such as
Mumford and Sons, The Strokes,
the Foo Fighters, etc. in the recent years. With a 500 people seating capacity and great layout, this venue is definitely one of the most popular in London.
Venue Details
Getting there
Dingwalls is located right in the middle of a well-known Camden Lock Market and is easily accessible by tube, train, and car.
By train and tube: the Dingwalls is situated just a few minutes away from Chalk Farm and Camden Town tube stations. If you choose a train to get to the venue, the nearest stations would be Kentish Town Railway Station, which is 12 minutes walk away from the venue.
By car: the venue is situated at the junction of Camden High Street and Chalk Farm Road, right beside the canal. However, your route will be calculated based on the departure point.
International: it might take a while till you get to the Dingwalls from the Heathrow Airport, but the best way to get there is to take the Heathrow Express, get off at Paddington Rail Station and take bus 27 which will take you from Primrose Hill to Hartland Road Camden Market. The venue will be within 3minites walk away from the bus station.
Parking facilities
Unfortunately, the Dingwalls does not have its own parking, but there is plenty of parking areas around it. In fact, the majority of them are free after 6:30 pm.
Access for people with special needs
The Dingwalls is definitely is one of the accessible venues. Handicapped seating is available on request, and a toilet for people with disability is conveniently located on the same level as the entrance. The entrance to the Dingwalls is from the cobbled yard, but your vehicle can get very close to the entrance if need be. However, the administration of the venue encourages the guests with disabilities to let them know about the required accommodation so that necessary arrangements could be made ahead of time.