Events
Upcoming events
Join Abney Park Trust for a night walk to encounter the bats who are just one of the many species of wildlife who reside in our nature reserve.
Join Abney Park Trust for a walk through the site and an introduction to the site’s delicate and unique ecology. Abney Park was designated a local nature reserve in 1993, a central London woodland, a place where fungi can flourish on fallen trees and invertebrates find a home. 33 years on, as the climate emergency increases, inevitably the site’s importance and vulnerability increases and the need for support from its local community becomes more vital.
Between 11am and 1pm join us for an opportunity to view inside the newly restored Abney Park Chapel.
And at 12 noon come to our free talk about the work of the Abney Unearthed project and its incredible work mapping the cemetery’s lost graves.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
On this special evening, his lifetime friend and collaborator, Lisa Appignanesi – writer, former Chair of The Royal Society of Literature and the 2018 Man Booker International Prize – will be in conversation with writer and social historian Ken Worpole.
Between 11am and 1pm join us for an opportunity to view inside the newly restored Abney Park Chapel.
And at 12 noon, as part of a celebration of Black History Month, come to our free talk about the life and times of JJ Fuller. Minister, orator and mission leader, Joseph Jackson’s spent over 40 years working in Cameroon before settling in Stoke Newington for his later life.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
A film by Elin Moe and Winstan Whitter, How To Get On with Everybody is an intimate portrait of the unique life of Herschel Gluck, a Rabbi from the Haredi Jewish community. One of life's true optimists in a time of global tension, Rabbi Gluck reminds us that power lies in empathy and in our shared humanity.
You can access recordings of our previous online talks here. If you are able to visit the park in person, why not take one of our self-guided walking tours.
Past events
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
On 2nd August, join Abney Park Trust to explore the newly restored Chapel, with a free talk at 12 noon about the history of the chapel.
Join Abney Park Trust for a night walk to encounter the bats who are just one of the many species of wildlife who reside in our nature reserve.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
Between 11am and 1pm join us for an opportunity to view inside the newly restored Abney Park Chapel. And at 12 noon come to our free talk about the Abney Deaconesses, a group of remarkable women whose graves and stories were recently rediscovered by the volunteers of Abney Unearthed.
Abney Park was designated a local nature reserve in 1993, a central London woodland, a place where fungi can flourish on fallen trees and invertebrates find a home. 33 years on, as the climate emergency increases, inevitably the site’s importance and vulnerability increases and the need for support from its local community becomes more vital. Join Abney Park Trust for a walk through the site and an introduction to the site’s delicate and unique ecology.
Join Abney Park Trust for a night walk to encounter the bats who are just one of the many species of wildlife who reside in our nature reserve.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
On 7 June 2026, join Abney Park Trust to explore the newly restored Chapel, with a free talk at 12 noon about Eric Walrond, and hear about the award winning author, buried here in Abney, who wrote about “Gun toting drunks, boy eating sharks and blood sucking babies”
2pm show: One Jazz Presents Afternoon Jazz At The Chapel: Acclaimed trumpeter Jay Phelps celebrates the vast repertoire and incredible and enduring impact of Jazz’s most enduring star - Miles Davis. A Miles at 100 celebration in the beautiful and intimate surrounds of the Abney Chapel. Another show at 12.30pm.
12.30pm show: One Jazz Presents Afternoon Jazz At The Chapel: Acclaimed trumpeter Jay Phelps celebrates the vast repertoire and incredible and enduring impact of Jazz’s most enduring star - Miles Davis. A Miles at 100 celebration in the beautiful and intimate surrounds of the Abney Chapel. Another show at 2pm.
Join us bright and early for a chance to discover the birds of Abney Park. Image: Jack Ferris
Join Abney Park Trust for a night walk to encounter the bats who are just one of the many species of wildlife who reside in our nature reserve.
Join us bright and early for a chance to discover the birds of Abney Park. Image: Jack Ferris
A film by Elin Moe and Winstan Whitter, How To Get On with Everybody is an intimate portrait of the unique life of Herschel Gluck, a Rabbi from the Haredi Jewish community. One of life's true optimists in a time of global tension, Rabbi Gluck reminds us that power lies in empathy and in our shared humanity.
On 10 May 2026, join Abney Park Trust to explore the newly restored Chapel, with a free talk at 12 noon about Alice Zimmern, writer, scholar, teacher and early feminist.
Join us bright and early for a chance to discover the birds of Abney Park. Image: Jack Ferris
Join Abney Unearthed for a tour held in recognition of War Graves Week and VE Day. Learn more about the lives of those who died in service who are buried in Abney Park - including those with Commonwealth War Grave Commission memorial stones and those commemorated on the headstone of their family grave.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
To celebrate 186 years since the foundation stone for the Chapel was laid and the cemetery was opened in May 1840, members of the Tower Theatre will be in the cemetery to bring some of Abney’s amazing residents to life. Once you have picked up a map from the main entrance, stroll around the site - who knows who’ll turn up from the past to tell their story?
Join Abney Park Trust for a night walk to encounter the bats who are just one of the many species of wildlife who reside in our nature reserve.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
On the first Sunday of every month, join Abney Park Trust to explore the newly restored Chapel. On 5 April at 12 noon we will be giving a short talk on Rebecca Jarrett, activist and one time sex worker and how her courage, faith and relationship with the Salvation Army led to a change in Victorian law to protect girls and young women.
Funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund and Hackney Council, Abney Unearthed is an exciting project to remap the cemetery and discover more about the people buried there. The project manger is giving a talk about the exhibition and to explain why the project is so vital.
The Abney Unearthed project created an exhibition that was hosted by Hackney Archives for Hackney History Month 2025. This is now being displayed in the Harriet Delph room for one day only. Displays include a project overview, plot maps and stories of some of the fascinating figures who lived and worked in Hackney.
Join us in the Harriet Delph room for a cinematic celebration of the Women of Abney, with an introduction by Sue Doe. This film is a collaboration between The Hackney Society, Tower Theatre and Abney Park Trust.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
On the first Sunday of every month, join Abney Park Trust to explore the newly restored Abney Park Chapel. On 1 March, to celebrate St David’s Day, at 12 noon we will give a short talk about two brilliant Welsh residents of the cemetery: Henry Richard- the Apostle of Peace; and Betsi Cadwaladr- The Balaclava Nurse.
Occurring on the first Sunday of every month and led by Abney Park Trust, this tour focuses on Abney Park's uniqueness – from its diverse permanent residents to the striking funerary architecture, as well as its historic dual function as both burial ground and arboretum since it opened in 1840.
On the first Sunday of every month, join us to explore the newly restored Abney Park Chapel and learn about it’s history. At midday, Abney Park Trust are hosting a 30 minute long talk, giving an insight into the history of the Chapel, with the opportunity ask questions, to explore and to photograph the interior.