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Park opening times The park is open as usual at 8am and closes at dusk - see the park closing times for 2024. Abney Park is open on Christmas Day.

 

Closure due to inclement weather Abney Park will be closed for public safety when there is a yellow wind warning in place over London. The park will reopen once the wind has abated and on-site safety checks have been made.

 

Parking On-going restoration works mean that we are unable to offer visitors parking facilities. Please call or email to arrange access before your visit.

 

Public transport

  • By bus Buses 73, 393 and 476 stop near the Park's Stoke Newington Church Street entrance.  Buses 67, 76, 106, 149, 243, 276, 393 and 476 stop near the Stoke Newington High St entrance.

  • By rail Stoke Newington Railway station is 200 metres from the Stoke Newington High St entrance.

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Abney Park access information There is level access via the main entrance on Stoke Newington High Street.  The entrance at Church Street now has a new ramp and wider paths to increase accessibility. The internal drive from the main entrance is cobbled and the major paths within the park are solid, but uneven in places and can be slippery and slightly muddy when wet. Smaller paths can be narrow, uneven and slippery.

Please contact us on info@abneypark.org with any access queries.

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