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.

On 23rd January 1909, Latvian revolutionaries attempted to steal the payroll wages of factory workers in Tottenham. This resulted in a wild chase across the Hackney Marshes involving hundreds of people. Join Alan Gartrell to hear the story of this extraordinary event.

Join us for a workshop and walk to learn how to identify the birds of Abney Park as a part of the Big Garden Birdwatch 2026.

Join our ecology group to survey the birdlife of Abney Park for the Big Garden Birdwatch this year.

Back by popular demand, The Enchanted Cinema presents The Snowman at Abney Park for another winter. This interactive show is ideal for children aged 4+ and their grown-ups who team up to become the magical orchestra.

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.

Learn more about one of our infamous Abney residents on this walking tour with Alan Gartrell.

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.

Join Abney Unearthed for a tour held in recognition of War Graves Month. 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.

One Jazz Presents Afternoon Jazz At The Chapel. Zara McFarlane sings “Sweet Whispers” celebrating the music of Sarah Vaughn

This Halloween Season, be immersed in horror with a live & original musical score to FW Murnau’s Expressionist masterpiece - Nosferatu: A Symphony of Horrors (1922) - the birth of the vampire movie. Join composers Kieron Chissik and Caelia Lunniss (The Enchanted Cinema) for their original score - first performed at LSO St.

Anna Letitia Barbauld (1743-1825): 2025 marks the 200th anniversary of Anna Barbauld’s death in Stoke Newington. Come and discover the story of her radical life.

Join us on Sunday 9th November at 10.15am at the War Memorial in Abney Park Cemetery, where local choirs will perform songs and poetry to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.

We invite all ages to become a pop-up orchestra with The Enchanted Cinema’s interactive show- Monsters & Magic featuring Lotte Reiniger’s exquisitely-crafted The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), the oldest animated feature ever made.

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.