How does the gift of a young soldier help us to understand the role of the Imperial War Graves Commission in 1917?
Abney Park cemetery houses 262 burials from the First World War; this talk for Remembrance Day examines the role of Military Pin-Stuck Cushions, a popular gift made by servicemen between the Crimean War and the Great War.

Join us on Sunday 8th November at 10.15am at the War Memorial in Abney Park Cemetery, where local choirs will perform songs and poetry to commemorate Remembrance Sunday.

Empower your inner energy with the ancient art of Qigong. Let your movements flow and your spirit soar. Female only sessions for ladies within the community.

Awaken your inner vitality through the timeless practice of Tai Chi. Embrace graceful movements that harmonize body and soul. Exclusive sessions for women in the Hackney community.

Gates of the Abode - A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park; this event is part of the Second Sight series.

Join in these fun rhymes and stories sessions every Wednesday at Clissold House!

Strength knows no age, Embrace the wisdom of experience and the grace of movement at these yoga sessions for Hackney residents.

Strength knows no age, Embrace the wisdom of experience and the grace of movement at these female only yoga sessions for Hackney residents.

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 us on Sunday 1 November for an opportunity to view inside the recently restored Chapel. If you just want to see the inside of the Chapel, please feel free to drop in at any time between 11:00 and 13:00.

Becoming new parents? Or again parents? NCT will prepare you either way and enjoy the benefits of creating a social circle and support group for when baby does arrive.

Grave Gazers Club is an observational drawing workshop exploring the monuments, symbols and inscriptions of Abney Park Cemetery. All Hallows’ Eve marks the opening of the three days traditionally given over to the dead: a time for visiting and attending to those who are gone. In this workshop, we’ll explore looking as a form of contact - with the site, its heritage and the people held within it.

Becoming new parents? Or again parents? NCT will prepare you either way and enjoy the benefits of creating a social circle and support group for when baby does arrive.

Gates of the Abode - A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park; this lecture is part of the Tales of Departure series. Hairwork is the almost forgotten craft of manipulating human hair into decorative designs for jewellery or artwork. Join us for a lecture exploring four distinct hairwork techniques from the Georgian and Victorian eras, examining their applications for the deceased, the living, or both, and the cultural contexts that shaped them.

Awaken your inner vitality through the timeless practice of Tai Chi. Embrace graceful movements that harmonize body and soul. Exclusive sessions for women in the Hackney community.

Gates of the Abode - A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park; this lecture is part of the Tales of Departure series. Seafarers embodied intangible values such as bravery, stoicism, and loyalty at a time when the prevailing military ideals condemned any display of vulnerability or excessive sensitivity, fostering an environment rife with homophobia.

Join us for an exclusive opportunity to explore one of East London’s most iconic event venues, meet our venue specialists and gain inspiration for your next event.

Join in these fun rhymes and stories sessions every Wednesday at Clissold House!

Strength knows no age, Embrace the wisdom of experience and the grace of movement at these yoga sessions for Hackney residents.

Strength knows no age, Embrace the wisdom of experience and the grace of movement at these female only yoga sessions for Hackney residents.

Gates of the Abode : A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park. This workshop is part of the Tales of Departure series. The medium of life drawing theatre is a unique type of interactive storytelling.

Gates of the Abode - A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park; this event is part of the Second Sight series. Telepathic Drawing is a practice-based workshop exploring the astral plane, non-verbal communication, intuition and shared awareness through mark-making.

Empower your inner energy with the ancient art of Qigong. Let your movements flow and your spirit soar. Female only sessions for ladies within the community.

Awaken your inner vitality through the timeless practice of Tai Chi. Embrace graceful movements that harmonize body and soul. Exclusive sessions for women in the Hackney community.

Ghosts of the abode- This talk explores the concept of capturing spirits on camera, and the deceptions of the first UK spirit photographer, unmasked in the 1870s by none other than the Psychic and Spiritualistic societies themselves.

Join in these fun rhymes and stories sessions every Wednesday at Clissold House!

Join Paul Gambino an internationally published author specialising in topics of the macabre for an Illustrated talk in the Chapel.

Strength knows no age, Embrace the wisdom of experience and the grace of movement at these yoga sessions for Hackney residents.

Strength knows no age, Embrace the wisdom of experience and the grace of movement at these female only yoga sessions for Hackney residents.

Gates of the Abode - A season of talks and workshops on death, departure and the unseen at Abney Park; this lecture is part of the Tales of Departure series.