Abney Park Cemetery, Victorian cemetery and nature reserve in Stoke Newington, England
Abney Park Cemetery spans 12.5 hectares across wooded grounds in north London, functioning as both a burial place and wildlife habitat with winding pathways throughout. The site contains hundreds of stone monuments and gravestones set among trees and open areas that support diverse plant and animal life.
The cemetery opened in 1840 as one of London's new burial grounds designed to ease overcrowding in older sites. Over time it developed from a Victorian burial place into a protected green space recognized for its historical and environmental value.
The restored Gothic chapel functions as a community and creative space where local art projects and gatherings take place regularly. This repurposed building reflects how the site has evolved from a burial ground into a living center for neighborhood activity.
The grounds are open daily from dawn until dusk with convenient access near public transportation options. Visitors should wear comfortable footwear since the paths are winding and some areas have uneven surfaces.
Working craft studios for fashion design, wax craftsmanship, and woodworking operate within the park grounds, creating an unexpected blend of creative activity. These studios demonstrate how the site has transformed to support contemporary artisans and makers.
Location: London Borough of Hackney
Inception: 1840
Website: https://abneypark.org
GPS coordinates: 51.56490,-0.07810
Latest update: December 7, 2025 09:20
Abney Park Chapel
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Monument To Frank Bostock In Abney Park Cemetery
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Monument To William Tyler In Abney Park Cemetery
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Monument To General William And Catherine Booth In Abney Park Cemetery
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81 And 83, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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109 And 111, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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91, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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Spreat Monument In Abney Park Cemetery
61 m
85 and 87, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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105 And 107, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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75-79, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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89, Stoke Newington Church Street N16
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Statue of Isaac Watts
146 m
Monument To Samuel Robinson In Abney Park Cemetery
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Monument To James Braidwood In Abney Park Cemetery
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Monument To John Swan In Abney Park Cemetery
154 m
Monument To Joanna Vassa In Abney Park Cemetery
149 m
Monument To Dr Nathaniel Rogers In Abney Park Cemetery
257 m
Monument To John Jay In Abney Park Cemetery
176 m
Monument To Henry Richard In Abney Park Cemetery
260 m
The Clarence Tavern
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Monument To Andrew Holmes Reed In Abney Park Cemetery
252 m
Monument To Agnes Forsyth In Abney Park Cemetery
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Entrance Lodges, Gates And Railings To Abney Park Cemetery
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Stoke Newington Civilian War Memorial
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187, 189, 191, High Street N16
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218 And 220, High Street N16
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Forecourt Walls To Number 91
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