The Changeling
The Changeling can claim to be the finest tragedy in English outside of Shakespeare. A story of a duplicitous woman who manipulates all the people close to her for her own, dark ends without realising the terrible price she will pay for it. This version has been adapted by Rikki Chamberlain, and is being performed at Abney Park by theatre company 09 Lives.
13 - 24 September (excl Mon / Tue)
7 pm - 8.30 pm
Tickets £14 / £12 conc
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https://thechangelingabney.eventbrite.co.uk
Abney Park History Tour
Come for a relaxing, entertaining and informative stroll around one of London's most intriguing and beautiful sites. Learn about the the flora and fauna, and the fascinating history of London's first garden cemetery.
Sunday September 3rd, 2pm
Free
Suggested £5 donation welcome
Support Abney Park
William Hone Day
A day of talks and tours commemorating the bicentenary of William Hones' victorious court battle against government censorship in 1817, marking a turning point in the fight for British freedom of press. Hone was buried in Abney Park in 1842, with Charles Dickens attending his funeral.
Sunday 1st October, from 12 pm to 5 pm
Sunday 8th October, from 1 pm to 3 pm
Continue reading for schedule
Free
Suggested £5 donation welcome
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Summer Forest School
Join In The Sticks for their Forest School at Abney Park this summer holiday. It’s a wonderful time of year to explore Abney Park. The trees are full and vibrant. The bees and butterflies are busy, and there is plenty to discover.
Mon 31st July to Fri 4th Aug
Mon 7th Aug to Fri 11th Aug,
10am-3pm
Booking essential
Abney and the Abolitionists Tour
In July 1833 Parliament gave the third reading to The Slavery Abolition Act. This informative tour will discuss Abney's links with the slave trade, missionaries, abolitionists and one of the world's oldest charities, the Anti Slavery Society.
Sunday 16th July - 1 pm
Meet at the visitors' centre
Tickets £5.50 (£3.30 concessions)
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Abney Unearthed Symbolism Tour & Project Display
As a part of the Abney Unearthed Project join us at for a tour to learn about the hidden meanings of the various symbols on the memorials in Abney Park. There will also be a display showing the progress of the project, with information about the plot maps and burials.
Sunday 2 July, 11.30 am
Free
Meet at the Visitors’ Centre