Working in partnership with Hackney Council, the Trust has reopened the doors to its South Lodge shop and visitor centre as pandemic restrictions begin to ease.

We are looking for three new Trustees with particular interests in fundraising, nature and ecology, and history and heritage who can strengthen our Board and continue the brilliant work we do.

eyerevolution.co.uk have shared this amazing 360 degree high-definition drone shot of Abney Park, flown at about 60 metres. This amazing footage allows the viewer to zoom in to astonishing detail to explore Abney Park and the surrounding environment. Enjoy!

Abney Park Trust is pleased to announce that the works to restore the lid of the slate sarcophagus for William Williams, near the Church St entrance, have now been completed by Orbis Conservation.

A £5m project to improve Abney Park, bring its chapel back into use and build a new cafe and classroom at its main entrance is due to start in March.

Abney Park Trust are pleased to have the opportunity to contribute to this year’s virtual Holocaust Memorial Day event. Hosted by the Speaker of Hackney, Councillor Kam Adams, the ceremony will take place on YouTube on Wednesday 27 January. You can register to attend.

As part of our mission to protect the heritage and biodiversity of Stoke Newington’s magical urban woodland and cemetery, we’ve teamed up with local podcasters, Radio Lento, to create a unique festive soundscape of birdsong. Take a listen.

As a registered charity and company, the Annual General Meeting is an important part of our governance and commitment to transparency. On the evening of Wednesday 25 November, Trustees were joined by over ten guests and volunteers to hear about the progress during the year.

Abney Park Trust are extremely pleased to announce the completion of the professional clean of the majestic grey granite Irish Celtic Cross of brothers Andrew Holmes Reed and Talbot Baines Reed that stands near the Church Street entrance at Abney House Corner.

Abney Park Trust remembers those who lost their lives in World War I and World War II, honouring those who are buried or commemorated in Abney Park Cemetery.

Abney Park Trust has cleaned the Grade II listed memorial and had it restored to its former glory thanks to a four-figure donation from TimeLine, a learning project charity.

Read about the restoration of the War Memorial to its pristine condition after it was damaged by successive chalkings.

Read how Abney Park Trust, which champions the biodiversity and heritage of this cherished cemetery and woodland, has raised over £12,000 in donations since it launched its pandemic fundraiser back in March.

On the grey Tuesday morning of 2 June 1840, Rev’d James Mather (b. 1775) was the first person to be laid to rest in Abney Park Cemetery. James Mather was a Congregationalist Minister at the Upper Clapton Chapel. The second burial, on 7 June 1840, was that of 16 year old Susannah, who lived at 6 Stoke Newington High St.

Enquire about our new service to tend graves or commemorate lost loved ones on behalf of bereaved family and friends during this difficult time of lockdown.

We're looking for people with knowledge and skills in fundraising to help direct the Trust efforts to increase our ability to raise funds and secure our future as well as help with PR/communications to raise our local and national profile to support our immediate and long-term funding strategy.

Read why Aisling O'Leary, travel writer for the Telegraph, is escaping to Abney Park during her London lockdown and why Abney Park Trust needs your help to continue in their role as curators of this beautiful space.

Following government advice, Abney Park Trust has reluctantly decided to cancel or postpone all our upcoming events, close our visitor centre and suspend grave searches. The safety of our dedicated staff and loyal visitors is our top priority so we believe that this is the right thing to do in these challenging circumstances. We greatly appreciate everyone’s support and hope to welcome you back soon.

Restoration work in Abney Park Cemetery is finally complete on the well-loved monument to Issac Watts, one of Stoke Newington’s most notable former residents.

Ben Weitzman, an American law student, will be running his first London Marathon on behalf of Abney Park Trust, supporting our work running community events and activities to draw in visitors and increase their knowledge of the history and ecology associated with Abney.

Please support Ben's fundraising campaign and donate whatever you can.