Abney Park Cemetery
Abney Park Cemetery in Stoke Newington is owned and managed by Hackney Council and the Abney Park Trust. The site was formerly one of the magnificent seven garden cemeteries of London. It is now managed as a nature reserve and provides one of the most important wildlife sites in Hackney.
The cemetery was designated as a Local Nature Reserve in 1993 because of its value for people and wildlife. It is also a Metropolitan Site of Importance for Nature Conservation, meaning that it is one of the most important nature sites in London. It is home to a fantastic collection of trees because it was originally laid out around 1840 as a labelled tree collection (arboretum). The tree collection and the more recently developed woodland areas provide habitat for wildlife including birds, insects and fungi.
Abney Park also has a historic chapel and heritage features. A number of notable people have been buried at the cemetery, including William and Catherine Booth (founders of the Salvation Army).
Find out more about Abney Park Cemetery
Abney Park Trust
The Abney Park Trust are a charitable trust who have leased the park from Hackney Council since 1992. The Trust run a range of activities at the site including workshops for both adults and children, guided walks and practical volunteering. Find out more about the work of the Abney Park Trust.
Hackney Parks Newsletter
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Page updated: 7 Jul 2011
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