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Abney Park Cemetery Trust

Tourist attraction Cemetery

One of the Top rated Cemeteries in London


Address

215 Stoke Newington High St, London N16 0LH, United Kingdom

Website

www.abneypark.org

Contact

+44 20 7275 7557

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (184 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Sunday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Monday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Tuesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Wednesday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Thursday: 8 am to 4 pm
  • Friday: 8 am to 4 pm

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  • 5/5 George L. 2 years ago on Google
    Cute cemetery with lots of history and architecture. Some very interesting people buried here, used to be a private cemetery. Zookeepera, actresses, all sorts you just have to go digging (please not literally). Lots of fun facts about the woodlands and birds which I found pleasant and wholesome for the soul.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Banner H. 6 years ago on Google
    Abney Park cemetery is one of the Magnificent Seven cemeteries in London, England. Abney Park in Stoke Newington, in the London Borough of Hackney, is a historic parkland originally laid out in the early 18th century by Lady Mary Abney and Dr. Isaac Watts, and the neighbouring Hartopp family. In 1840 it became a non-denominational garden cemetery, a semi-public park arboretum, and an educational institute, which was widely celebrated as an example of its time. A total of 196,843 burials had taken place there up to the year 2000. It is a Local Nature Reserve.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jarrod H. 5 years ago on Google
    The most unique park in London. A total surprise. Would love to spend the whole day here!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter S. 3 years ago on Google
    The paths are a labyrinth of elaborate graves and monuments all showing signs of age and character. Sums up life really so a sobering experience to pass through occasionally. The wood chippings on the paths have have made it easier to explore.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 H K. 2 years ago on Google
    Peaceful, historic, curious, war memorial and family resting place. Nature and different birds, trees, plants and flowers creates a calming and relaxation effect. There are benches and alot of dog walkers if you fancy taking your pooch out for a walk. Beautiful church/Chapel in the centre designed of a cross.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Naklockowani 11 months ago on Google
    Beautiful place in a heart of London. But I don't understand people who walk with their dogs around the cemetery. people leave dog poop.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Craig G. 3 years ago on Google
    Rambling and overrun, with endless rows of wonky gravestones. Densely packed with crumbling monuments but also there’s a clear love of wildlife shown by the keepers, who’ve usefully labelled some “star” trees with descriptions of what they are, where they come from and what’s happened to them over the years; each tree has a story. Easy to get to location too (if you come by bus) with a lovely cafe not too far away that sells delicious spicy beef empanadas... just can’t remember the name!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Daniel L. 3 years ago on Google
    A rather mesmerising place. I recommend a visit here.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christy S. 2 years ago on Google
    The most beautiful spot for an urban, autumnal stroll. Adults and kids alike enjoy getting lost down the meandering paths. Hard to believe this quiet, tranquil woods is in the middle of a bustling London borough.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 dave c. 10 months ago on Google
    Very pleasant, quiet experience in the middle of the hustle & bustle of city life. . Well worth an hour to walk around!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Caïna V. 2 months ago on Google New
    Wonder cemetery that’s part of the magnificence seven, has Egyptian influence like the others do and is currently undergoing renovation. The place has so many dogs that are often off leads, so if that bothers you, you may not want to go or write the council. Generally a peaceful and pleasant experience
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 John E. 3 months ago on Google New
    Beautiful place, but sadly getting ruined by the council. Building an entrance for over 2 years now, making a beautiful old church into a music/wedding/events… Disgraceful to be turning such a beautiful free nature space into profit…
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 A J. 2 years ago on Google
    A truly incredible and reflective place for a walk. You can get lost in the quiet sea of overgrown grave stones and nature for hours; then, moments later find your self on busy stokenewington high Street.

  • 4/5 Gokul Ram M. 2 years ago on Google
    Very eco-friendly cemetery having old stoned graves in eco friendly environment.

  • 5/5 Graham L. 2 years ago on Google
    It is an extraordinary place where part of the graveyard has been allowed to return to nature. It is a huge place in Stoke Newington. Wonderful place to go to sit and contemplate.

  • 5/5 JAM 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place. Peaceful. Highly recommended for tree lovers 👌. I went owling here to try and hear & spot the tawny owl but closed a lil early to be inside at dusk. Please do check the parks website for closing times as Google is currently giving incorrect info!

  • 4/5 Ezra P. 1 year ago on Google
    Such staggering beauty, nature relentlessly reclaiming itself in the midst of a human metropolis which never sleeps. Elaborate and simple grave headstones tinged green with moss, emerging from a carpet of fallen leaves and choked in enveloping strings of ivy. Skulking into a silent glade spliced with dying autumnal sun rays a startled urban fox glanced at me and swishing it's bushy tail arched and dived into a thicket of briary bushes, our brief encounter all too quickly ended. From the socially elevated and common citizenry to the heroic dead of two world wars eternally resting in the company of living cemetery wildlife, together in this precious mystical inner London oasis of calm and stillness!

  • 5/5 Christine J. 1 year ago on Google
    One of my favourite local places for a chill and invigorating walk surrounded with nature. The graves are gorgeous, some really old. Just wish it was open a bit later in the evening, because they close at 4pm which I find quite early

  • 5/5 Steve 6 months ago on Google
    Nice walk around this cemetery, very interesting to look at all the old graves. Nice and peaceful.

  • 4/5 Karen B. 1 year ago on Google
    I visited here in April 2022 as part of walking the Capital Ring route. This is a peaceful place to walk despite being beside a busy road. It has some interesting memorials to see while you explore.

  • 5/5 Diana V. 2 years ago on Google
    What a find! I love an overgrown cemetery with park vibes. I was searching for some shade in the scorching London sun when I stumbled upon this park (which I’m sure everyone else already knows). To my astonishment it was also an old cemetery. Next time I’m in the vicinity I’ll make sure I have more time to browse the old head stones and enjoy the wildlife.


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