Cecil Sharp House

If you're into whirling round the dancefloor at ceilidhs, sipping a pint at foot-stomping folk gigs, joining traditional singalongs, or even trying your hand at morris dancing, Cecil Sharp House is the place for you. This is the UK's first ever dedicated folk arts centre, which opened in 1930 and is named after Victorian folk song revivalist Cecil Sharp, who worked tirelessly to preserve old traditions from the ravages of industrialisation. Now run by the English Folk Dance and Song Society, this Camden venue regularly hosts folk gigs, talks, films, dances and choir workshops. Prices are affordable and the atmosphere is welcoming to folk novices and seasoned performers alike.